Chief Building Official

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Summary

The Chief Building Official is the leader of the Permits & Inspections division of the Planning & Development Department and is responsible for the overall performance of the division and its personnel. The position ensures that the health and safety of the public is maintained through adherence to the requirements established by law in the construction, alteration, or use of every building within the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and manages the division staff; ensures conformance to departmental policies and procedures

• Interprets the building codes adopted by the town to ensure intent and compliance are met

• Oversees the plan review process and performs commercial and residential plan reviews to verify that drawings for new construction, renovations, alterations, additions, and repairs are code compliant.

• Oversees the building inspection process and performs building, plumbing, mechanical and related inspections of commercial and residential construction projects to ensure code compliance.

• Performs all administrative work associated with staffing, scheduling, evaluating, planning, and maintaining a program of permitting and inspecting construction

• Supervises and directs permitting, plan review, assigns projects to inspection staff and plan approval of residential and non-residential construction submitted for building permits

• Facilitates the ongoing development and training of a highly motivated and cross-trained team that functions with a high level of professionalism and proficiency

• Refers plans to engineering and architectural consultants for professional advice and approval as needed

• Updates and implements approved plans, attends Building Board of Appeal meetings and appeal hearings

• Addresses questions relating to compliance with building codes of the County and State, both in person and by phone; research code-related questions and provides interpretation of appropriate codes and standards

• Composes correspondence, completes forms and develops reports associated with permitting, plan review and inspections operations

• Supports the department director and other division managers in coordinating the functions of the department, preparing annual budgets, and provides assistance with other management team functions

• Follows city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field,

• Four (4) years of experience as an inspector, engineer, or related field

• Three (3) years of experience in a managerial role

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field

• Certified Building Official (CBO) designation

• Supervisory experience with a municipal government

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver's License

• ICC Certified Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner

• ICC Certified Residential and Commercial Building Inspector

• Texas State Plumbing Inspection License/TSPBE (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date)

• ICC Certified Building Official Designation (or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire date)

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other details

• Job Family General Regular

• Pay Type Salary

• Hiring Rate $111,467.20

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• Temple, TX, USA