Assistant Building Official

Under general supervision of the Building Official, performs plan review of permits and conducts on-site inspections of new additions, alterations, remodels, and group-up projects for both commercial and residential construction components to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and ordinances.

• Assumes the duties/responsibilities of the Building Official in his/her absence.
• Supervises Senior Building Inspectors.
• Assists with the administration of the Permitting and Inspections software to continuously improve efficiency and customer service.
• Assists with proactive training, coaching, mentorship and quality control of division personnel. Leads by example by pursuing continuous division and personal improvement.
• Provides technical assistance to Code Enforcement personnel regarding rental and lodging registration program for Hotels/Motels, Multi-Family and Single-Family/Duplex inspections.
• Helps to administer sign ordinance regulations by reviewing and issuing sign permits and performing sign inspections. Provides clarification of sign regulations to business owners, architects and sign contractors.
• Performs inspections of commercial and residential construction projects to determine conformance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; responds to and investigates complaints and reports of unpermitted work.
• Records inspection results; research manufacturer products; verify contractor trade licenses.
• Posts inspection results and data in the department computer system; research building materials and information; provides contractors and other interested parties with inspection results.
• Reads and interprets building codes, ordinances, plans, statutes, lab and engineering reports, blueprints and other similar documents.
• Reviews plans and permits to verify compliance with various codes.
• Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, memos, and other documents.
• Communicates codes, ordinances, and regulations to residents, the public, contractors, developers, property owners, and other involved parties.
• Performs inspections for the Town's special events to ensure the safety of electrical systems and identify potential hazards.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly or completely unrelated to normal job functions in the course of presenting certain Town special events.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field; AND
• Five (5) years of experience in the inspection industry. One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• ICC Certified Residential and Commercial Combination Building Inspector, which includes ICC Residential and Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, is preferred.

• Must be a Texas Licensed Plumbing Inspector or must obtain the license within six (6) months of appointment.
• ICC certification as a Certified Building Official is required within one (1) year of hire.
• Safe driving record and valid Texas Driver's License.
• Clear Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screen.

• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building codes.
• Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Skill in interpreting and explaining construction related codes, standards, regulations, and ordinances and the need for compliance.
• Skill in reading and interpreting construction related blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Skill in completing mathematical…