Description

SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Director of Development, the Building Official provides leadership and oversight for all buildingrelated activities within the City. This position ensures that residential and commercial construction complies with adopted building codes, ordinances, and safety standards. The role also oversees zoning code compliance and provides management support for the Neighborhood Services (code enforcement) division. Responsibilities include administering thirdparty plan review and inspection contracts, supervising assigned staff, and performing related administrative and regulatory functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Other duties may be assigned)

1. Provides management and oversight for Planning and Zoning functions, plan review operations, building inspections, and enforcement of adopted building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related codes.
2. Supports the Neighborhood Services division by coordinating code enforcement activities and the City’s housing inspection program.
3. Develops and administers goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned programs; evaluates operational effectiveness and recommends improvements.
4. Interprets and enforces applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; exercises independent judgment in determinations requiring a Building Official’s authority.
5. Plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of plan review and inspection personnel; provides guidance to staff and assists in resolving technical or operational issues.
6. Reviews, updates, and drafts ordinances related to building codes, subdivision regulations, and other regulatory areas as needed.
7. Represents the City in meetings with public agencies, community groups, business organizations, and stakeholders to present information and discuss building and safetyrelated matters.
8. Prepares and presents cases involving substandard structures to the Building Board of Appeals and participates in applicable meetings.
9. Participates in the preparation and administration of the department’s annual budget, including forecasting resource needs, monitoring expenditures, and recommending budget adjustments.
10. Identifies and addresses complex buildingrelated compliance issues through consultation with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
12. Maintains regular and reliable attendance and fosters positive, professional working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and the public.
     

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role oversees zoning code compliance and provides management support for Neighborhood Services (code enforcement).

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field is preferred
• A minimum of four (4) years’ commercial and residential building inspection work experience (municipal, preferred) is preferred
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
   

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Must possess the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

SPECIALIZED KSA’S

Rules and regulations of the adopted Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and city zoning codes.  Principles and practices of engineering, architecture, and general building construction.  Principles and practices of program development and administration.  Methods and techniques of writing and developing new ordinances on building codes, sub-division regulations and related ordinances.  Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.  Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.  Review complex technical areas of construction operations and reference to applicable codes.  Read, interpret, and analyze structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical building plans.  Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must possess State Plumbing Inspector License, International Code Council Certifications, and valid Texas Driver’s License. Must be able to obtain Building Official Certification within one year of accepting the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.