Assistant Building Official – Lead Code Enforcement & Inspections

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

City of Lubbock seeks a seasoned Building Official to oversee code enforcement, staff supervision, and field inspections under the Chief Building Official. This role directs inspection operations, coordinates staffing, and ensures compliance with adopted codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities include interpreting complex codes, improving permitting workflows, staff development, and advising on budget planning.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, public administration, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in building construction, inspection, or plan review.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Responsabilidades

• Direct field inspection operations through Senior Inspectors or other assigned supervisors; coordinate staffing, schedules, workloads, and service priorities.
• Supervise, evaluate, and develop assigned personnel; support recruitment, onboarding, performance accountability, and personnel recommendations consistent with City policies.
• Resolve escalated inspection complaints and technical disputes; coordinate with City departments, contractors, design professionals, and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate complex code issues and provide technical interpretations; assist with alternative materials, designs, methods, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate suspected unpermitted or unlawful construction activity and coordinate enforcement procedures, notices of violation, stop-work orders, and appeals.
• Oversee fleet vehicle assignments, usage, and reporting for inspection operations.
• Identify training needs and implement professional development programs to strengthen technical competency, enforcement, and required certifications or licenses.
• Monitor inspection workloads, response times, service quality, and compliance trends; prepare reports and recommend operational improvements.
• Implement inspection quality assurance procedures to ensure consistent code application and accountability.
• Assist with improvements to permitting and inspection systems, records, and workflows.

Conhecimentos

Code interpretation

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting & reporting

Intergovernmental coordination

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

City of Lubbock seeks a seasoned Building Official to oversee code enforcement, staff supervision, and field inspections under the Chief Building Official. This role directs inspection operations, coordinates staffing, and ensures compliance with adopted codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities include interpreting complex codes, improving permitting workflows, staff development, and advising on budget planning.