Building Official

City of Maypearl; Santa Fe (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The City of Santa Fe seeks a code enforcement inspector to enforce building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, energy, and fire codes through field inspections of buildings and construction to ensure code compliance.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, advising on permits, responding to complaints, and coordinating with the Building Standards Commission and health district. A high school diploma, TX licenses/certifications, and multiple state licenses are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; Texas Driver’s License and good driving record; state certification as code enforcement officer or ability to obtain within one year of employment; Certified Floodplain Manager, or ability to obtain within one year of employment; and must be a licensed plumbing inspector by the State of Texas and hold at least two or more state licenses in mechanical, electrical, building, gas, or energy codes.
• Three years’ experience as a combination inspector; extensive knowledge of the International Building Codes; ability to read and interpret building plans and drawings; knowledge of legal procedures involving enforcement of codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Enforce building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, energy, and fire codes; conduct field inspections for code compliance.
• Assist with zoning regulations verification and development proposals; maintain zoning map.
• Serve as Floodplain Administrator for the City of Santa Fe when authorized by City Manager.
• Review plans, interpret codes, advise citizens and builders, and issue permits.
• Respond to citizen complaints; investigate violations; initiate court actions as needed; attend related hearings.
• Collaborate with Building Standards Commission and Galveston County Health District; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, budget inputs; present at public meetings as required.

Skills

Three years experience

Knowledge of code enforcement

Reading building plans

Effective communication

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Driver’s License

Certified Floodplain Manager

Code enforcement officer certification

Licensed plumbing inspector (TX) + multiple licenses

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for the enforcement of city building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, energy, and fire codes; makes field inspections of buildings and building construction to ensure code compliance; inspects commercial and institutional buildings, as necessary, for compliance with applicable codes;

Assists with administering zoning ordinance regulations, such as verification of proper zone prior to issuance of a permit; assists with maintenance of comprehensive land use plan and zoning map; assists in reviewing and processing zone change requests and development proposals;

Serves, with authorization from the City Manager, as the Floodplain Administrator for the City of Santa Fe;

Reviews building plans; interprets code and advises citizens, builders, etc. on related inquiries; issues permits;

Considerable interaction with the public, including timely and effective response to citizen complaints; investigates complaints and inspects properties for violations of ordinances pertaining to weeds, rubbish, junked cars, substandard buildings, and other health and safety regulations; initiates action in municipal court when necessary; attends court cases where violations have been filed;

Works with the Building Standards Commission; works with the Galveston County Health District; works with citizens to ensure compliance when violations are found;

Reads, writes, and converses in the English language; prepares correspondence; prepares forms and notices; writes reports and keeps records relating to departmental activities; displays good decision-making abilities; communicates effectively, courteously, and clearly with other employees and the public by telephone, in person, or in writing; presents information on departmental matters at public meetings, when necessary; assists with preparation of departmental budget;

Attends training schools and seminars and other city-related events which may require travel, occasionally overnight; ability to stand, walk for extended periods, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, and climb for brief periods while performing on-site inspections; safely operates motor vehicle; works indoors and outdoors, sometimes in extreme temperatures and inclement weather; and some exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, and toxic hazards, using proper safety precautions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operates personal computer equipment, photocopier, calculator, fax machine, and various other office equipment; answers telephones; lifts and carries up to 50 pounds; pulls, pushes, or drags up to 100 pounds; performs routine and minor maintenance chores; and subject to after hours and weekend call out for emergency and critical situations.

The City of Santa Fe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND LICENSE:

High school graduate or equivalent; Texas Driver’s License and good driving record; state certification as code enforcement officer or ability to obtain within one year of employment; Certified Floodplain Manager, or ability to obtain within one year of employment; and must be a licensed plumbing inspector by the State of Texas and hold at least two or more state licenses in mechanical, electrical, building, gas, or energy codes.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Three years’ experience as a combination (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, gas and fire) inspector; extensive knowledge of the International Building Codes; knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting building plans and drawings; knowledge of legal procedures involving enforcement of codes and ordinances; ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language; ability to use tact and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship and to communicate with departmental personnel, other city employees, contractors, and the public; and ability to work without constant supervision.

BENEFITS:

The City offers competitive benefits, including vacation, sick leave, retirement plan, and medical insurance.