Salary: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually
Location : Municipal Building, 5350 Pleasant Ave., Fairfield, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Development Services Department
Division: Building Inspection & Zoning
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
DescriptionThe City of Fairfield, Ohio is seeking a qualified Superintendent of Building and Zoning/Building Official. This is a senior management position that supervises and leads the City's Building Division. The individual in this role supervises one part-time and four full-time employees, including two building inspectors, two clerks, and a part-time electrical plans reviewer. The position is part of the Development Services Department and will report directly to the Director of Development Services.This position comes with a generous benefits package, which includes the following:- Pension through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with a 14% employer contribution
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available on first day of employment
- Deferred Compensation Plan with up to a 25% match
- Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Perfect Attendance Incentive
- Longevity Bonus
- Health Club Reimbursement
Examples of Duties - Review all building permit applications for compliance with Ohio Building Codes, City of Fairfield ordinances, and other adopted or referenced codes and standards to ensure buildings are safe for occupancy. Enforce laws relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings, structures and service equipment. Advise customers regarding code interpretations, construction methods/procedures, finalizing of plans, and planning future projects. Issue Certificates of Occupancy for completed projects.
- Maintain strong public relations with permit applicants and potential permit applicants while ensuring that all codes and regulations are uniformly interpreted and applied. Answer applicant questions in writing, on telephone, and in person at the permit counter. Work collaboratively with code enforcement inspectors regarding building code violation notices. Perform other administrative and technical work as required.
- Requires frequent coordination with other City departments, including Fire, Public Works, and Public Utilities. Occasional evening meetings are required in association with the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and/or City Council.
Typical Qualifications- Must possess either Level 4 Plans Examiner or Level 5 Commercial Building Official certification from the Ohio Board of Building Standards, at the time of hire or within six months of appointment
- Minimum of ten years of experience as a building inspector, building contractor or superintendent, architect, or engineer, five years of which were in a decision-making role
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
- Valid driver's license
