Building Official

Lindentx; Princeton (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindentx is seeking a qualified inspector to manage municipal construction oversight, review plans, and ensure compliance with zoning, land development, and safety regulations.

The role requires strong knowledge of planning, surveying, civil engineering, and regulatory compliance, with several years of inspection and supervisory experience in municipal settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s in structural Eng/architecture preferred.
• Minimum five years in building construction field; three years in municipal inspections.
• Two years of supervisory experience in building inspections and code enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret municipal codes and development regulations.
• Inspect buildings to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Coordinate with plans reviewers and engineers for plan approvals.

Skills

Planning techniques & practices

Surveying

Civil engineering

Landscape design

Site development

Code enforcement

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis & classification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Incode

Bluebeam

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning techniques and practices, surveying, civil engineering, landscape design, site development, architecture, and code enforcement.
• Knowledge of interpreting and applying the adopted ordinances and regulations applicable to annexation, zoning, subdivisions, land development, property maintenance, nuisances, public health and safety, and associated development regulations within the City.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the construction, land development, and municipal responsibilities in managing development and growth.
• Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards to recognize actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Requires the ability to exercise the judgment decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Proficient skill in the use of a computer, typing/data entry, and software platforms such as but not limited to; Microsoft Office, Adobe, Incode, Bluebeam and other supporting common software programs.
• Skill in the use of a tablet, smartphone, and accessory equipment as needed to perform duties.
• Skill in interpreting and implementing the Comprehensive Plan and City Council initiative into the departmental work plan.
• Skill in reading/reviewing technical documents, construction plans, and legal documents and for adherence to adopted ordinances and regulations applicable to municipal code of ordinances, land development regulations, property maintenance, public health and safety, and development within the city.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning techniques and practices, surveying, civil engineering, landscape design, site development, architecture, and code enforcement.
• Knowledge of interpreting and applying the adopted ordinances and regulations applicable to annexation, zoning, subdivisions, land development, property maintenance, nuisances, public health and safety, and associated development regulations within the City.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the construction, land development, and municipal responsibilities in managing development and growth.
• Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards to recognize actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Requires the ability to exercise the judgement decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Proficient skill in the use of a computer, typing/data entry, and software platforms such as but not limited to; Microsoft Office, Adobe, Incode, Bluebeam and other supporting common software programs.
• Skill in the use of a tablet, smartphone, and accessory equipment as needed to perform duties.
• Skill in interpreting and implementing the Comprehensive Plan and City Council initiative into the departmental work plan.
• Skill in reading/reviewing technical documents, construction plans, and legal documents and for adherence to adopted ordinances and regulations applicable to municipal code of ordinances, land development regulations, property maintenance, public health and safety, and development within the city.

A High School diploma or GED equivalent is required, and a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred but not required. Candidates must have at least five (5) years of experience in the building construction field, including a minimum of three (3) years in municipal inspections, as well as two (2) years of supervisory experience in building inspections and code enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License and ICC Building Code Official Certification are required, while additional licenses or certifications in plan review, electrical, or code enforcement are preferred but not mandatory. Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, physical, and criminal background check, and must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, proof of liability insurance, and the ability to drive.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability

Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort, and the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require visual perception, discrimination, and oral communication ability.

Environmental Factors

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, however, does require occasional work outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather.