Building Official

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, the Building Official will oversee, supervise, and manage the Planning & Development Services Division and will also serve as the City’s Floodplain Manager. This position directs building inspections, permitting, code compliance, City planning and development services, including supervision of Code Compliance Officers, City Planning personnel, Development Services Technicians and other assigned staff.

Responsibilities include administering adopted construction codes and development requirements; coordinating development review; managing division personnel, budget and service delivery; and overseeing consistent, timely enforcement of City ordinances. The Building Official performs and oversees technical plan reviews and inspections; provides guidance on complex development and compliance matters; recommends ordinance and process improvements; and serves as a non-voting member of the Variance Committee.

• Plan, organize, direct and manage the Planning & Development Services Division, including building inspections, permitting, code compliance, City planning, and development services.
• Participate in staff selection; train and mentor employees; conduct performance evaluations; address performance concerns; and recommend personnel actions in accordance with City policies.
• Supervise Planning and Development Services staff and other assigned employees; establish responsibilities; assign and review work; and coordinate office and field activities.
• Establish division goals, work priorities, service standards and performance measures; monitor permit turnaround times, development review progress, inspection workloads and enforcement case resolution.
• Oversee coordination of incoming development projects from initial inquiry through review, approval, permitting, and completion; identify outstanding requirements and track assignments, deadlines and required actions.
• Oversee City planning and development review activities, including plats, subdivision applications, site plans, development proposals, and applicable land-use, form-based, sign, and other development requirements.
• Supervise permit intake, application completeness reviews, fee processing, inspection scheduling, records management, and customer assistance performed by Development Services Technicians.
• Review building permit applications, construction plans, specifications, and related documents for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Oversee Code Compliance activities, including complaint intake, inspections, notices, follow-up, authorized abatements, and case documentation; promote fair and consistent enforcement and timely case resolution.
• Develop and revise building-related ordinances, policies, procedures, fees and administrative processes.
• Conduct and/or oversee inspections of new construction, renovations, alterations, additions, demolitions, and other permitted work to verify compliance with approved plans and applicable codes.

High School diploma or GED. Valid Class C Texas State Driver's License and safe driving record.

A minimum of three (3) years of responsible experience as a Building Inspector/Official, OR five (5) years responsible experience as a journey-level tradesman OR equivalent experience in the construction and/or inspection field.

A minimum of two (2) years of management, supervisory and budgetary experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licensed or Certified as a Plumber, Plumbing Inspector, Electrician or Electrical Inspector, preferred; or ability to obtain licensure as a Texas State Plumbing Inspector within two (2) years of employment, or two (2) ICC Certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical field within six (6) months of employment.

This position is considered a Level I position in accordance with Section 6.11.6 of the Personnel Guidelines. Must pass a medical physical examination and drug test. Must pass a criminal background check.