Chief Building Official​/Inspector

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the intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description

this position serves as the city building official and is responsible for providing inspection services associated with the review, approval and enforcement of city of palestine adopted building codes. The building official participates in the permitting process in accordance with the city code and all applicable ordinances.

• reviews construction blueprints, plans and drawings for commercial, public, private and residential construction, additions, and/or remodeling projects; interprets codes relating to building engineering, zoning, governmental regulations, life safety and other areas; prepares a variety of reports, documents and correspondence relating to building permits and code compliance; conducts periodic on‑site inspections; determines compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and other applicable codes and ordinances.
• works with contractors and others to resolve problems; provides direction and assistance to contractors; identifies code violations; issues letters to alleged violators and stop work orders to ensure enforcement of code requirements; as required, prepares and files ordinance violation complaints; testifies in court; works with various boards regarding requests for variances and other requests; participates as staff representative.
• knowledge of applicable local, state and federal statutes, rules, codes, regulations, ordinances, building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, electrical and other relevant building codes, city of palestine policies and procedures, and other governing documents.
• knowledge of the principles of the building industry including residential, retail, commercial, and industrial requirements.
• knowledge of court process and legal terminology.
• knowledge of the principles of records and file management.
• knowledge of conflict resolution.
• knowledge of building, site plan and review.
• skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying statutes, rules, codes, ordinances and related policies and procedures.
• skill in reading blueprints, drawings, schematics and other architectural/construction documents.
• skill in supervising staff; ability to evaluate staff and provide feedback on a daily basis.
• skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other city departments, contractors, vendors, the general public and others having business with the city.
• skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• performs other duties as assigned or required.

• ability to review and assess substandard structures, and present cases to the building and standards commission.
• correspond with owners of the substandard structures, per ordinance requirements.

must possess a high school diploma or ged and five years of progressively responsible experience in the building trades involving plans review and evaluations, electrical, plumbing, concrete installation and/or repair or closely related responsibilities.

past experience in performing residential and commercial building inspections and plan review for a municipality.

detailed knowledge of the state plumbing law.

may be exposed to dangerous machinery, hazardous chemicals, potential physical harm and/or exposure to extreme weather conditions.

must be willing and capable of completing all required courses and classes for certification requirements.

must possess a valid texas motor vehicle driver license.

• icc plan examiner certification
• tsbpe plumbing inspector licenseicc building inspector certification
• certified building official certification, or the ability to obtain this within one year.

must pass a…