Assistant Building Official

City of Maypearl; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking an Assistant Building Official to deliver timely, courteous service to residents and industry. The role involves reviewing plans for residential and commercial work, interpreting codes, and coordinating with Planning, Fire, Public Works, and engineers.

Strong supervisory experience and licensing will be needed. Qualifications include Texas plumbing inspector licensing, ICC certifications, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of residential and commercial construction and applicable codes.
• Working knowledge of inspection methods and enforcement procedures.
• Experience in coordinating plan reviews with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling department tasks related to plan reviews and inspections.
• Interpret and explain building codes to contractors and the public.
• Review building plans for compliance with City Ordinances and Codes.
• Coordinate plan reviews with Planning, Fire, Public Works, and City Engineers.
• Conduct on-site inspections for code compliance.
• Prepare quarterly reports and maintain accurate permit records.
• Attend related meetings after hours as needed.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Inspection methods

Project supervision

Education

Texas Plumbing Inspector License

ICC Building Inspector Certification

ICC Commercial/Electric Inspector

ICC Energy Codes Certification

ICC Building Official Certification (CBO)

Driver's License (Texas)

Tools

CRW (TrakIt)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Provides timely, efficient and courteous delivery of services, as Assistant Building Official to all residents, property owners, and the building community in both the private and public sectors. Represents The Colony with honesty and integrity while always providing the highest level of internal and external customer service, and promoting friendly, helpful, and respectful relationships.

Examples of Duties

• Assist in scheduling, activities, and tasks assigned to various department staff assisting with day-to-day Building Plan Review and Inspection activities.
• Provide information on building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes to contractors, builders and the general public.
• Read and interpret construction plans and building construction codes and ordinances for residential and commercial construction.
• Responsible for reviewing commercial and residential building plans for compliance with City Ordinances, Building Codes, State Regulations and Zoning Ordinances.
• Work with property owners/contractors to ensure understanding of the codes in relation to work that is proposed.
• Ability to resolve code violations relating to project work and code questions relating to construction.
• Assists in coordinating plan review with the Planning Department, Fire Department, Public Works, and City Engineers.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure that existing and new residential and commercial construction is in compliance with adopted City codes and ordinances, to include building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes and applicable zoning regulations.
• Assist in the distribution of inspection requests and complaints.
• Process paperwork for permits and records, attend development-related meetings, as required.
• Responsible for calculating fees and costs relating to issuance of permits.
• Ensure accuracy when entering and maintaining plan review and building permit records in computer files.
• Ability to walk, climb, push, pull, lift and carry up to 40 lbs., work in adverse environmental conditions and operate light utility vehicle.
• Ability to operate telephone, computer, printer, fax machine, copy machine, and camera.
• Follow chain of command and instructions, respective to supervisor; keeping supervisor informed of relevant information at all times.
• Assist Code Enforcement Officers and other related departments with complaints.
• Investigate complaints, issue court citations, and testify in court when necessary.
• Ability to work and complete assignments with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Assist in the preparation/design of quarterly reports, information sheets, handouts and brochures.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with the public and other City employees orally, over the telephone, by e‑mail, and in writing.
• Plans, organizes and maintains the building permit plan review routing system; maintains files, records and reports related to the plan review and code interpretation process.
• Must be available to work after hours to attend Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning and City Council meetings on an as needed basis.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Must have an extensive working knowledge of residential and commercial building construction, electrical, heating/air conditioning and plumbing systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of pertinent construction codes and ordinances, proper inspection methods, legal procedures involving enforcement of building codes and ordinances, zoning ordinances, and other applicable City ordinances.
• Computer skills to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Preference will be given to applicants with working knowledge of CRW (TrakIt) software.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED; Possession of a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector’s License; Master or Journeyman Electrician License or ICC Certification in Commercial and Residential Electric Inspector; ICC Certification in Commercial and Residential Energy Codes; ICC Certification in Commercial and Residential Building Inspector; Must possess International Code Council (ICC) Building Official Certification (CBO) or obtain within 12 months of employment; five years’ experience in Building Inspections; and one year supervisory experience in a related field. Current Texas Drivers License, Class “C”, with an acceptable driving record required.