Building Official

City of Maypearl; Lago Vista (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl seeks a lead Building Inspector to oversee on-site residential and commercial inspections, ensuring compliance with multiple codes. You will manage permit processes, floodplain reviews, and enforcement actions, coordinating with NFIP, FEMA, and other agencies.

The role also involves supervising staff and advising on ordinances and plan reviews. The ideal candidate holds ICC certifications, a floodplain management credential, and several years of inspection experience, with

Qualifications

• Educational background and certifications required for building inspection leadership roles.
• Experience in residential and commercial inspections across multiple codes.
• Advanced certifications in floodplain management and building inspection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site inspections for residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate with inspectors, city departments, and external agencies to ensure code compliance.
• Review plans and enforce floodplain, building, electrical, plumbing, fire codes.
• Lead development services staff and act as department head when needed.
• Assist with ordinances and provide interpretations of codes.

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Five years of building inspection experience

ICC Residential and/or Commercial Building Inspector

Plumbing Inspector certification issued by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Certified Floodplain Manager

ICC Certified Building Inspector

ICC Building Plans Examiner

Backflow Certification

Job description

On-site inspections (primarily residential) during all phases of residential and commercial construction to ensure compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire codes. Other inspections include mobile homes, swimming pools, patios/decks, irrigation sprinklers, signage, tenant finish outs and others as needed.

Assist as head of permitting, including maintain computer records and reports concerning inspections, permits, certificates and floodplains.

A Certified Flood Plain Administrator, monitors floodplain construction in review, the field and also as a contact with FEMA.

Consult with customers, city departments, NFIP, LCRA and other governmental agencies to discuss plans, provide information and make interpretations to ensure compliance with codes and laws.

Reviews and recommends ordinances for floodplain, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, and other applicable codes.

Perform development and construction plan reviews.

Investigates complaints and notifies violators of unsafe, uninhabited, unsanitary structures, flood hazards and enforces codes as necessary. Coordinates with contractual health inspector.

Advise adjoining municipalities and builders within the ETJ of floodplain requirements.

Coordinates with and helps notify LCRA of any maintenance issues or violations of the Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance as applicable.

Coordinates with Utility Department regarding water/sanitary sewer connections to the lines and inspect/verify backflow requirements and notifies LCRA or Travis County on completion of septic to sanitary sewer conversions.

Performs on-site required license checks of plumbers, electricians, etc. May issue citations as authorized.

Attends various meetings including development review and Staff. Attendance at City Council meetings or Building and Standards Commission meetings.

Assist Development Services Director supervise Code Enforcement staff as needed and act as Department head in the absence of the Development Services Director.

Oversee the Building Inspectors and City Fire Inspection Program.

Establish and amend procedures, tasks, and department responsibilities for staff as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (special training, certifications, college degree, etc.)

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Five (5) years of building inspection experience; or

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the duties of this position.

ICC Residential and/or Commercial Building Inspector

Plumbing Inspector certification issued by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

Certified Floodplain Manager

ICC Certified Building Inspector

ICC Building Plans Examiner

Backflow Certification or to be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Valid State of Texas Class C Driver license and a driving record without serious or frequent traffic violations.

Code Enforcement Experience Certification (Preferred)