Codes Administrator, Level II at Cranberry Township

Position Summary:

Cranberry Township, Butler County, is seeking applicants for a full-time Codes Administrator position with the Planning and Development Services Department. This position reports to the Development and Codes Services Manager. The Township is accepting applications to fill one (1) Codes Administrator position (I or II) opening. Applicants should review both openings as they will only be considered for the position they applied to and must meet the minimum qualifications for the applicable job posting.

Cranberry Township is a growing residential and business community that is constantly striving to build connections between the local government and its residents and business owners. The Codes Administrator position will serve as a point of contact to both the residents and business owners in the community. Responsibilities for Codes Administrator II position include: the administration, review, approval and issuance of all residential and commercial building, sign and zoning permits and related licenses in compliance with Township regulations, codes and ordinances. This position will also conduct residential and commercial building, site, fire prevention, property maintenance and Zoning inspections and enforcement, as well as conduct land development subdivision, conditional use, zoning and fire prevention plan review residential building and zoning plan reviews.

Along with completing inspections and plan reviews and issuing permits, this position will also require the incumbent to provide technical assistance to customers, including residents, business owners, developers, and contractors, regarding Township codes and regulations.  

Necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of:

• Common municipal planning codes and other applicable regulations
• Practices, techniques, and equipment used in building construction
• The use of general construction methods and materials and their placement in construction
• Stages in structure construction so that defects and violations may be observed and corrected
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the various phases of construction
• Clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures

• Skills:
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department/organization specific software and ability to learn and become proficient in the use of other specialized software as may be required
  • Skill in using mathematics required for the work
  • Growth mindset skills

• Abilities:
  • Ability to interpret code requirements effectively and efficiently, and concisely and courteously communicate interpretations of codes, zoning regulations and the Township’s position to residents, contractors, developers, Township employees and others, with tact and diplomacy, under potentially adverse or strained circumstances
  • Ability to work independently in the field and make decisions that require technical discretion, and sound judgment
  • Ability to interpret municipal ordinances, state statutes, and related regulations and policies, and to make fair and complete inspections based on them
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze applications, plans, blueprints, and other technical information
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met while maintaining close attention to detail
  • Ability to manage a high volume of customer contacts from day to day with consistent politeness and professionalism and apply the Township’s customer service standards and protocols to all interactions
  • Ability to and willingness to establish and maintain communication and working relationships with peers, representatives from other agencies, vendors, public officials, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and discretion

Position Requirements:

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by at least three (3) years of directly related experience in municipal code administration; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in a related field

Certifications Required

Applicant must have at least five (5) of the following UCC certifications at the time of hire. All remaining required certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of the date of hire.

PA UCC Residential Building Inspector

PA UCC Residential Mechanical Inspector

PA UCC Residential Plumbing Inspector

PA UCC Residential Energy Inspector

PA UCC Commercial Building Inspector

PA UCC Commercial Mechanical Inspector

PA UCC Commercial Plumbing Inspector

PA UCC Commercial Energy Inspector

PA UCC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner

Certifications - Preferred

PA UCC Building Code Official

Fire Inspector (ICC Certification only)

Approximate Hourly Wage: $29.00-$31.00 plus our fringe benefits program

Fringe benefits include, among other things, health, dental and vision benefits, and a generous deferred compensation plan. Specific questions regarding benefits can be sent to Human_Resources@cranberrytownship.com 

Position Contact Information:

Individuals interested in this position should submit an application by July 7, 2024 at http://www.cranberrytownship.org/employment