Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Y-12 Building Official
Career Level: Principal
Organization: Eng Technical Assurance (51237525)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
The Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) is seeking a highly qualified Building Official to ensure the safety and compliance with the International Building Code (IBC) and other applicable codes and standards, review construction documents, oversee inspections, and issue approvals for a wide range of facilities constructed using a conventional (commercial) approach.
The Y-12 Building Official (YBO) is a new position designed to emulate building official responsibilities in the commercial project arena.
Responsibilities
As the YBO you will be responsible for upholding the highest standards of building safety and code compliance. Your primary roles and responsibilities will include:
- Establishing a Stand-Alone YBO Office: At the onset, this position will be an individual contributor utilizing matrixed Y-12 Subject Matter Experts to support traditional building official roles and responsibilities for commercial projects at Y-12. However, over the first 6-months of employment, the YBO will provide a strategic plan for maturing a YBO Office (which as the YBO, they will head) including resource needs, budget, and schedule for implementing a fully functional YBO Office based on the projected future commercial project portfolio.
- Code Compliance: Serve as the CNS primary authority for the interpretation and enforcement of the International Building Code (IBC) and all other adopted codes, standards, and regulations pertaining to construction, alteration, demolition, and occupancy of buildings and structures at Y-12. The YBO will work with the CNS Fire Projection and Electrical Contractor Authority Having Jurisdiction (CAHJ) and their approved delegated authorities for code enforcement related to fire protection and electrical systems, respectively.
- Plan Review: Conduct comprehensive reviews of construction documents, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans, to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, and project specifications.
- Inspections: Perform or direct inspections at various stages of construction to verify adherence to approved plans, specifications, and code requirements. This includes foundation, framing, insulation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and final inspections. Provides oversight of special inspections, defined in Chapter 17 of the IBC, including overseeing any special inspection contracts.
- Issuance of Permits and Certificates: Administer the process for issuing building permits, certificates of occupancy, and other required approvals.
- Investigations: Investigate complaints and alleged code violations. In addition, work with other CNS SMEs
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all plan reviews, inspections, permits, and correspondence. Prepare reports on building code compliance activities.
- Technical Guidance: Working with CNS SMEs (e.g., discipline chief engineers, CAHJs), provide expert technical guidance and interpretations of building codes to project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other Y-12 departments, safety officers, and regulatory bodies to ensure integrated and effective safety programs.
- Training and Development: Stay abreast of changes and updates to building codes and industry best practices. Participate in professional development activities to maintain expertise.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field from an ABET or similarly accredited institution and a minimum 20 years of relevant experience.
- Possession of a current, nationally recognized certification as a Building Official (e.g., ICC Certified Building Official) or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
- Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the International Building Code (IBC) and related International Codes (e.g., IFC, IPC, IMC, IRC, IECC, IgCC, NFPA standards).
- Thorough understanding of electrical codes (e.g., NFPA 70/NEC), mechanical codes, plumbing codes, fire codes, and accessibility standards (e.g., ADA).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance (DOE security clearance), which requires U.S. citizenship.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Current, nationally recognized Certified Building Official (CBO) certification awarded by the International Code Council (ICC) combined with 15 years of directly related experience in building code enforcement, construction project management, architectural design, or structural engineering, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a code enforcement department.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in building code enforcement, construction project management, architectural design, or structural engineering.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, high-security environment.
- Proven ability to interpret complex construction documents and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in building code enforcement, construction project management, architectural design, or structural engineering.
- Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in working in a supervisor or leadership role associated with a building code official office.
- Additional ICC certifications (e.g., Plans Examiner, Commercial Building Inspector, Fire Inspector).
- Experience in a national laboratory, government facility, or other highly regulated industrial environment.
- Familiarity with Department of Energy (DOE) orders, standards, and regulations pertaining to facility design, construction, and safety.
- Experience with advanced building technologies, sustainable design practices, and specialized facility requirements (e.g., high-hazard facilities, secure environments).
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
