Building Official

Reviews plans for residential and commercial construction to ensure compliance with building, safety, and accessibility codes. Issues alteration and repair permits for residential construction. Inspects new residential and commercial construction in the city including building foundations, rough structures, and finished structures for safety and compliance with standard codes. Enforces soil erosion and sediment control ordinances. Travels city streets to locate non-permitted construction and other code violations; conducts site inspections when complaints are received. Interprets and explains building and zoning ordinances, codes and regulations to builders, contractors, and homeowners. Answers zoning questions, receives requests for conditional use, variances and changes, and collects applicable fees. Reviews standard building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, fire prevention and other codes to remain abreast of code changes. Prepares reports and maintains inspection records. Supervises the work activities of the Senior Code Enforcement Officer and Code Enforcement Officers. Supervises and assigns work for the City Facilities department. Oversees the control and use of all materials, supplies and equipment used in the maintenance, construction and repair of City facilities. Serves as Project and Construction Manager for City of Big Spring when required. Organizes and conducts various board meetings to include the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Supervises the work activities of the Permitting Office. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Baccalaureate Degree or related study in this occupational field. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the department in order to direct and coordinate work within the department. This type of experience is usually associated with three to five years of work in a related field. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the vehicle or type of vehicles operated. Possession of or ability to readily obtain, within one year, the appropriate state certification for the type of inspection(s) conducted, including: ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager Registered Code Enforcement Officer Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Plumbing Inspector License ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector License Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester License ICC Certified Building Official certification Knowledge of the techniques and materials used in building construction and inspection. Knowledge of the state laws, local ordinances, and construction and trade codes governing the building inspection and planning administration processes. Knowledge of the geography of the City, including roads, streets, subdivisions, and zoned areas. Knowledge of planning and zoning principles, techniques, and practices. Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of codes and laws governing utility installations. Knowledge of administrative duties associated with Permitting duties. Skill in interpreting blueprints and maps. Skill in operating general office equipment and gauges, circuit testers, levels and other tools and equipment used in the building inspection process. Skill in supervising the work of others. Skill in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. #J-18808-Ljbffr