Joshua F. Hayes, CFM
Building Inspector
Bay St Louis,MS
Summary
A qualified candidate, ICC Certified Residential and Commercial Building Inspector, Plans Reviewer, Certified Floodplain Manager, and CRS Coordinator, is seeking employment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Building Official / Floodplain Manager /Code Enforcement
City of Waveland
09.2017 - 11.2025
- Daily involvement and communication with City Officials, P&Z Committee members, and the City of Waveland community.
- Implement Zoning Ordinances, Flood regulations, Building Codes, and office policies.
- Provide information and answer questions daily using acquired knowledge of Coastal Construction 'AE' and 'VE' methods, Building Codes, and Zoning Ordinances for residential/commercial locations including major and minor site plans to the public.
- Identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
- Identify District Zones to determine required setbacks & property measurements.
- Identify validity and accept accurate Elevation Certificates.
- Established the current Plans Review process procedures.
- Receive/review submitted plans for compliance with Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, and Flood regulations.
- Regular meetings with property owners to resolve compliance issues concerning plans and requirements.
- Issue Stop Work Orders when Building Code, Flood regulation, or Zoning Ordinance violations are detected.
- Respond to inquiries sent to the department's email advertised through the City website.
- Represent the City at BOAM (Building Officials Association of Mississippi) conferences.
- Represent the City at MCBOA (Mississippi Coast Building Official Association) meetings.
- Represent the City at AFMM (Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi) conferences.
- Represent the Department in Municipal Court.
- Retain CEUs for certifications and attend classes for updates and new code cycles (2018).
- Manage the Building Department and its employees.
- Facilitate Community Assistance Visits from MEMA.
- Oversee Community Rating System (CRS) requirements and facilitate annual recertification and cycle visits by the Insurance Specialist Office contracted by FEMA.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
Deputy Building Official
City of Diamondhead
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Daily involvement and communication with City Officials, P&Z Committee members, and the City of Diamondhead community.
- Implement Zoning Ordinances, Flood regulations, Building Codes, and office policies.
- Provide information and answer questions daily using acquired knowledge of Coastal Construction 'AE' and 'VE' methods, Building Codes, and Zoning Ordinances for residential/commercial locations including major and minor site plans to the public.
- Identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
- Identify District Zones to determine required setbacks & property measurements.
- Identify validity and accept accurate Elevation Certificates.
- Established the current Plans Review process procedures.
- Receive/review submitted plans for compliance with Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, and Flood regulations.
- Regular meetings with property owners to resolve compliance issues concerning plans and requirements.
- Issue Stop Work Orders when Building Code, Flood regulation, or Zoning Ordinance violations are detected.
- Respond to inquiries sent to the department's email advertised through the City website.
- Represent the City at BOAM (Building Officials Association of Mississippi) conferences.
- Represent the City at MCBOA (Mississippi Coast Building Official Association) meetings.
- Represent the City at AFMM (Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi) conferences.
- Represent the Department in Municipal Court.
- Retain CEUs for certifications and attend classes for updates and new code cycles (2012).
- Manage the Building Department and its employees.
- Facilitate Community Assistance Visits from MEMA.
- Oversee Community Rating System (CRS) requirements and facilitate annual recertification and cycle visits by the Insurance Specialist Office contracted by FEMA.
Building Official/Floodplain Manager/Code Enforcement
City of Long Beach
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Daily involvement and communication with City Officials, P&Z Committee members, and the City of Long Beach community.
- Implement Zoning Ordinances, Flood regulations, Building Codes, and office policies.
- Provide information and answer questions daily using acquired knowledge of Coastal Construction 'AE' and 'VE' methods, Building Codes, and Zoning Ordinances for residential/commercial locations including major and minor site plans to the public.
- Identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
- Identify District Zones to determine required setbacks & property measurements.
- Identify validity and accept accurate Elevation Certificates.
- Established the current Plans Review process procedures.
- Receive/review submitted plans for compliance with Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, and Flood regulations.
- Regular meetings with property owners to resolve compliance issues concerning plans and requirements.
- Issue Stop Work Orders when Building Code, Flood regulation, or Zoning Ordinance violations are detected.
- Respond to inquiries sent to the department's email advertised through the City website.
- Represent the City at BOAM (Building Officials Association of Mississippi) conferences.
- Represent the City at MCBOA (Mississippi Coast Building Official Association) meetings.
- Represent the City at AFMM (Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi) conferences.
- Represent the Department in Municipal Court.
- Retain CEUs for certifications and attend classes for updates and new code cycles (2012).
- Manage the Building Department and its employees.
- Facilitate Community Assistance Visits from MEMA.
- Oversee Community Rating System (CRS) requirements and facilitate annual recertification and cycle visits by the Insurance Specialist Office contracted by FEMA.
Floodplain Manager/Residential and Commercial Building Inspector/CRS Coordinator/Plans Reviewer
City of Bay St Louis
07.2006 - 10.2014
- Daily involvement and communication with City Officials, P&Z Committee members, and the City of Bay St Louis community.
- Implement Zoning Ordinances, Flood regulations, Building Codes, and office policies.
- Provide information and answer questions daily using acquired knowledge of Coastal Construction 'AE' and 'VE' methods, Building Codes, and Zoning Ordinances for residential/commercial locations including major and minor site plans to the public.
- Identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
- Identify District Zones to determine required setbacks & property measurements.
- Identify validity and accept accurate Elevation Certificates.
- Established the current Plans Review process procedures.
- Receive/review submitted plans for compliance with Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, and Flood regulations.
- Regular meetings with property owners to resolve compliance issues concerning plans and requirements.
- Issue Stop Work Orders when Building Code, Flood regulation, or Zoning Ordinance violations are detected.
- Respond to inquiries sent to the department's email advertised through the City website.
- Represent the City at BOAM (Building Officials Association of Mississippi) conferences.
- Represent the City at MCBOA (Mississippi Coast Building Official Association) meetings.
- Represent the City at AFMM (Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi) conferences.
- Represent the Department in Municipal Court.
- Retain CEUs for certifications and attend classes for updates and new code cycles (2012).
- Conducted the improvements to the Building Department with expense savings by disperse of the federal grant monies (Trucks, Uniforms, Computers, GPS devices, & a Radio System).
- Produced 2012 building code ordinance and permit fees. Facilitate and present ordinance to council which was successfully adopted in March 2014.
- Facilitate Community Assistance Visits from MEMA. Completed a CAV in 2010 including 500 properties.
- Oversee Community Rating System (CRS) requirements and facilitate annual recertification and cycle visits by the Insurance Specialist Office contracted by FEMA. Prepared and completed a cycle visit in 2012.
Subcontractor for FEMA
02.2006 - 06.2006
- Full-time employment.
- Lead roofing teams in weatherproofing damaged homes.
- Completed assigned contracts.
Foreman/Public Relations Rep
Belfor Construction
08.2005 - 01.2006
- Full-time employment.
- Lead reconstruction teams.
- Refurbished St Augustine and St Stanislaus buildings.
- Refurbished and set up the Imperial Palace Casino building for FEMA headquarters.
- Traveled to various locations to promote and gain clientele.
- Submitted notices.
Foreman
Masin Hill Construction
01.2001 - 08.2005
- Full-time employment.
- Lead framing crews.
- Implemented various types of construction.
- Met with local inspectors.
- Hurricane Katrina ended employment.
A-Roofing/Construction
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Full-time employment.
- Lead framing and roofing crews.
- Submitted two weeks' notice.
Education
Drafting - Science
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS08.2005
GED Diploma - undefined
Hancock High School Vo-Tech
01.1999
High School - Completed required courses
North Shore High School
Slidell, LA01.1997
Skills
Professional, productive, courteous, & efficient Excellent communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, & planning skills Computer skills include Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, & PowerPoint Operate STAMP, Assessor's Office Geoportal, RSDE programs, In code Permit Program, and MyGov program on the computer terminal Tactful, reliable & ready to serve
Certification
- International Code Council (ICC) Certified Commercial Building Inspector, Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner, Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector.
- Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Certified Floodplain Manager.
- National Emergency Management Institute (NEMI) Certified CRS Coordinator.
- Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) Certified Fortified Construction Evaluator.
Organizations
- Member — Association of Floodplain Managers of Mississippi
- Member — Building Officials Association of Mississippi
- Member — Mississippi Coast Building Officials Association
- Past President/Member — Coastal Hazard Outreach Strategy Team
Timeline
Building Official / Floodplain Manager /Code Enforcement
City of Waveland
09.2017 - 11.2025
Deputy Building Official
City of Diamondhead
03.2016 - 09.2017
Building Official/Floodplain Manager/Code Enforcement
City of Long Beach
10.2014 - 02.2016
Floodplain Manager/Residential and Commercial Building Inspector/CRS Coordinator/Plans Reviewer
City of Bay St Louis
07.2006 - 10.2014
Subcontractor for FEMA
02.2006 - 06.2006
Foreman/Public Relations Rep
Belfor Construction
08.2005 - 01.2006
Foreman
Masin Hill Construction
01.2001 - 08.2005
A-Roofing/Construction
01.1997 - 01.2001
Drafting - Science
Pearl River Community College
GED Diploma - undefined
Hancock High School Vo-Tech
High School - Completed required courses
North Shore High School