Deputy Building Official

City of Missouri City, TX; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Missouri City, TX seeks an experienced Deputy Building Official to review permit applications, issue building permits, and ensure code compliance within the Development Services Department, Permits and Inspections Division. The role supports safe, efficient development and reports to the Building Official.

The position collaborates with staff to coordinate inspections, provide guidance to stakeholders, prepare reports, and participate in budgeting and division management.

Qualifications

• A degree or higher is required.
• Valid plumbing license and inspection certificate are required.
• CBO certification strongly preferred; ICC Code Specialist designation preferred within trades.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications and issue building permits in compliance with codes.
• Coordinate plan reviews, provide written direction on permits, and conduct inspections as needed.
• Support division budgeting, prepare reports, and assist with training and staff supervision.
• Represent the Building Official in their absence and lead meetings at job sites.

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

State Plumbing License

Plumbing Inspection Certificate

Certified Building Official (CBO) – ICC

ICC Code Specialist designation (plans/commercial)

Job description

The City of Missouri City, known as the “Show Me City,” is actively seeking an experienced professional for the position of Deputy Building Official within the City’s Development Services Department, Permits and Inspections Division. This full-time position is responsible for reviewing permit applications, issuing building permits, ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and regulations, and supporting the effective administration of the City’s permitting and inspection operations.

The Deputy Building Official will work closely with the Building Official and department staff to promote safe, compliant, and efficient development throughout the city.

Reports To: Building Official

• Provides goals, guidance, and direction to division personnel, coordinates and schedules staff training.
• Reviews demolition permit applications and commercial building permit plans; research applicable building codes, enforces codes and regulations, and provides written direction regarding the issuance of building permits.
• Prepares reports explaining and interpreting building codes and regulations, conduct field inspections as needed.
• Provides technical guidance and explanations to architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders, maintains the plan log; and explains plan corrections, deficiencies, or permit denials.
• Conducts presentations for division staff, leads meetings at job sites, and facilitates weekly staff meetings.
• Attends pre-application meetings and facilitates pre-construction meetings as needed, prepares and provides statistical reports.
• Conducts conference calls, responds to inquiries, and assists with coordinating and scheduling inspections.
• Oversees residential plan review to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances, ensures submitted plans are approved or rejected in accordance with City policies, ensures applicants receive a clear list of items requiring correction, and provides assistance to applicants in achieving compliance.
• Addresses customer complaints by documenting concerns, investigating issues, identifying appropriate solutions, and conducting follow-up as necessary.
• Assists the Building Official with the preparation and management of the division’s budget.
• Represents the Building Official in their absence and performs assigned duties and responsibilities on their behalf.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall as required.

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Valid State Plumbing License.
• Valid Plumbing Inspection Certificate.
• Certified Building Official (CBO) designation from the International Code Council (ICC), or the ability to obtain the certification within one (1) year of employment.
• International Code Council (ICC) Code Specialist designation in plans examination, residential inspection, and/or commercial inspection within a specific trade is preferred.
• Ability to obtain the ICC Code Specialist designation within one (1) year of employment is preferred.

Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Missouri City, TX 77489

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http://missouricitytx.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer