Deputy Building Official

About the Department

The Deputy Building Official assists the Building Official in the administration, supervision, and enforcement and compliance of building construction codes, County ordinances, the Florida Building Codes, state law, and federal regulations. The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is located in Lecanto, Florida.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: 2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and myFRS.com

To learn more about Citrus County:  Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Position Duties

• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff.   Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations.  Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Assists Building Official in the administration and enforcement of building construction codes and permitting, and compliance of laws, codes, and ordinances as required.
• Assists with the administration of annual budget, monitors expenditures, and oversees flood plain management, contractor licensing, permitting services, and plan review.
• Assists with interpretations of code provisions, to include building, plumbing, mechanical, flood plain management and electrical.
• Responds timely to calls and complaints from citizens, contractors, customers, and personnel and makes decisions to resolve issues.
• Supervises and performs building plan reviews and maintains all reporting and filing requirements; helps with expediting plan reviews.
• Conducts meeting with plans examiners to discuss and implement code changes and to resolve problems.
• Meets with building official to review and discuss policy changes and code complaints, as needed.
• Uses permitting computer program to access and maintain building department information.
• Coordinates mediation with contractors and homeowners regarding discrepancies and disputes.
• Collaborates with other County departments to make the permitting process more usable.
• Makes decisions and authorizes expenditures in absence of Building Official, as needed.
• Researches, interprets, and implements new and revised building codes and ordinances.
• Performs administrative duties to include but not limited to, prepares written reports and maintains data, issues and reviews permits, and other reports and filing, as needed.
• Tracks and evaluates legislation affecting industry.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ten (10) years combined experience as an architect, engineer, plans examiner, building code inspector, registered or certified contractor, with at least five (5) years of such experience in supervisory positions.

• Interpret and apply complex codes, regulations, and technical documents.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff effectively.
• Exercise sound judgment in code interpretation, enforcement, and conflict resolution.
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines efficiently.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Requires Standard Building Code Administrator certification from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
• Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
  • ICS-400: Advanced ICS and General Staff

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent climbing and balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, typing, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Other Qualifications

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.