Chief Building Official

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a Building Official to plan, direct, and supervise the City's building inspection activities. The role requires a bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, public administration or related field, plus 5–7 years in building construction or inspection with management experience; ICC Building Official certification and a valid driver's license are required.

The position entails developing policies to ensure efficient operations, supervising staff, and communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed, plus 5–7 years in building construction or inspection with management experience
• International Code Council Certified Building Official certification required
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise city's building inspection activities
• Develop policies for efficient operation of building inspections
• Select, train, and supervise personnel and set performance standards
• Promote public relations and inform staff and citizens of services
• Recommend revisions of building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes
• Prepare and administer operating budget
• Perform related duties as directed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Reading codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/public administration

ICC Building Official certification

Job description

Plans, directs, and supervises the City's building inspection activities.

• Develop and establish policies insuring the efficient operation of the City's building inspection activities;
• Select, train, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate supervisors, establish performance standards, evaluate the performance of subordinate staff, establish work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules;
• Develop and administer public relations effort to inform citizens or internal staff of services provided, promote effective citizens and staff relations;
• Recommend revisions of building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes;
• Prepare and administer operating budget;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of a bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, public administration or a related field with an additional five to seven years of experience in building construction or inspection, including management experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

International Code Council Certified Building Official

Valid Current Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent local and state codes and ordinances;
• Enforcement procedures;
• Building construction methods and practices.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret codes and ordinances;
• Prepare reports;
• Read and interpret building construction plans and specifications;
• Supervise the work of others;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other City officials, builders, and the public;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally stand and walk during the shift.
• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, and other inclined surfaces.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally bend and kneel.
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing.
• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.