Building Control Officer Job at Grey District Council, West Coast, Greymouth
- Location:
- West Coast
- Greymouth
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Government & Defence
- Local Government
Grey District is at the hub of the South Islands scenic West Coast, offering a superb recreational lifestyle (boating, tramping, surfing, hunting, skiing, fishing, climbing all within easy access) and a thriving local community. The District is still experiencing significant growth driven by major new investments in mining (especially coal and gold), transport, farming, tourism and other industries.
The Grey District Council is looking for a Building Control Officer to undertake a range of regulatory functions relating to the Building Act 2004. Situated in the Building team and reporting to the Senior Building Control Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking building inspections, building consent processing and working closely with Customer Service Officers, property owners and industry.
To be successful in this position you will have:
Job-related training and detailed knowledge of Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Code and consent processes.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Good communication skills written & oral to prepare reports and correspondence, negotiate with builders/owners etc.
Full drivers licence desirable.
Ideally, you are already working as a Building officer and have experience in Building Act related processing and/or inspections. However candidates with other building design, trade or regulatory processing experience will be considered.
We offer a competitive package including subsidised superannuation, recognition and value for all of your existing skills and experience and ongoing support for training and professional development.
For a job description and application form, phone Erin on 03 769 8608 or go to our website,www.greydc.govt.nz.
For any other questions about the post, contact Kevin Creagh on email, kevin.creagh@greydc.govt.nz
Applications close at 4.00 pm on Wednesday 24 August 2011. Applications must include a completed application form and CV and should be sent to the Environmental Services Manager, Grey District Council, PO Box 382, Greymouth 7840 or emailed toerin.williams@greydc.govt.nz
