POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Building Control Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO
Planning & Regulatory Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR
Nil Staff
POSITION PURPOSE
Building Control Officer is responsible for accurate
assessment of applications for building construction,
inspection of sites were building, plumbing, and drainage
are being sited and for the issuing of the
appropriate consents and licences where compliance with
Regulations is demonstrated
23rd February 2015
DATE
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Chief Executive Officer
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Planning & Regulatory Manager
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Building Control Officer
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
External
Internal
Committees/Groups
Public Enquiries
Neighbouring Authorities
Engineers
Architects
Designers
Builders
Plumbers
Real Estate Agents
Management
Planners
Regulatory Department
Councillors
Mayor
All Staff
Building Officers Institute NZ
Greater Wellington Regional
Council
IANZ
KEY RESULT AREAS
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Building Consent Approvals
On Site Inspections
Compliance with Council’s Quality Manual/
Customer Services/Communications
Administration
Personal Development
The ability to successfully engage in up skilling/training/relevant qualifications
JOB HOLDER IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Building consent approvals
 Receive prepared &registered requests for
consents from Regulatory Services Officer.
 Assess all drawings and check
for
compliance with the codes
 Check certification of tradesmen if
appropriate
 Notify Regulatory Services Officer. of
approved
decisions
or
of
further
requirements.
.
Building Compliance
 Conduct site visit to assess compliance with
consents
 Issue Notices to fix as required
 Issue code compliance certificates
 Follow up none compliances notices
Plumbing & Drainage Compliance
 Inspect for compliance with plans
 Test for leaks and functionality
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JOBHOLDER IS SUCCESSFUL WHEN
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Complete processing of consents within 20
working days
Advise applicant for further information if
required.
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Complete all inspections and ensure
compliance
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Complete all
compliance.
inspections
and
ensure
Conduct site visit to assess compliance with
plans
Conduct plumbing and moisture test for
compliance
Initiate correspondence to set out compliance
requirements where work has deviated from
approved consents/or where there are
disputes between other parties.
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Complete all
compliance
inspections
and
ensure
Final Inspections
 Conduct site inspection when consented work
is completed
 Issue a code compliance certificate where all
work has met code requirements
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Issue code compliance certificate
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Ensure all inspected fencing meet the
requirements of the act.
Take a lead role in ensuring compliance with
Council’s Quality Manual
Ensure up to date and accurate
documentation is held on Council’s systems
as an accredited Building Control Authority.
Take a lead role in communication/liaison
with IANZ on Council’s assessment as a
Building Control Authority.
Take a lead role in remedying an areas not
meeting IANZ requirements and attendance
to resolve of any corrective actions.
Pre-Line Inspections
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Fencing of Swimming Pools
 Inspection of fencing of swimming pools as
required under the act.
 IANZ Assessment – Accredited Building
Control Authority
General
 Partake in Civil Defence as and when
required.
 Any other duties that may be assigned from
time to time by the Planning & Regulatory
Manager, Senior Planner or Chief Executive.
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Team work
 Make a positive and creative contribution to
the regulatory team to assist in the
enhancement of the council and community
at large.
 Work with the council staff when required in
a collaborative manner to ensure the
betterment of all the services and
departments as a whole council entity
 Guide and encourage colleagues to
understand the councils business and their
role within it
Complaints
 Receive complaints and investigate
 Take steps to resolve in a collaborative
manner with all parties
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Manage work load to contribute to the health
and well being of the district
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Resolve disputes in an amicable manner with
no legal ramifications to Council
Consumer satisfaction
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The Officer is employed by the Carterton District Council engaged for the works as
specified above. Council however does have cooperative arrangements with South
Wairarapa District and Masterton District Councils where the officer may be
seconded from time to time providing staff resource as and when required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge/Experience
 Building Inspection Experience
 Working knowledge of computers
 Understand the needs of the community in providing a public service
 A good understanding of the requirements under the Building Act and Building
Code.
 Continuing training/qualifications in order to maintain good understanding of
current and new legislative requirements.
Key Job Competencies
 A team player, contributing to the Planning & Regulatory Department in both
technical areas of expertise and through work with other departments and
staff.
 Mature, friendly in manner and have proven skills in dealing fairly with the
public, tradesmen and other organisations.
 Ability to work in a changing environment.
 Able to work without supervision
 Commitment to own skills and development and participate in ongoing training
………………………………… Manager
23rd February 2015.
………………………………… Position Holder . ..…
23rd February 2015.