Building Official

Building Official Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, supervisory, and technical work in administering and enforcing building and related codes. The employee will have the responsibility of: Managing and supervising assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources Planning and organizing workloads and staff assignments Training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed Providing leadership and oversight in the administration of building and construction codes, permit activity and fees, regulatory review of floodplain applications, development plan review, contractor registration and inspections Overseeing field inspections of structural, foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, energy, etc. for compliance with adopted codes Determining work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow Researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings Maintaining office documents within Permit and Retention policy and software Administering the review of new subdivision plans for compliance with land use zoning and flood prevention ordinances Investigating buildings damaged by fire or other causes to determine correctional or safety measures to be taken to permit their continued use Conducting on-call emergency inspections Preparing cases for Construction Board of Adjustments The work environment will require the employee to: Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are: Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX Dental and Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts) Paid Vacation and Sick Leave 13 paid holidays Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent; and five (5) years of experience in general building inspections or construction and/or related fields; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in building technology, construction management, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building construction, or closely related field, preferred. Any equivalent combination or substitution of education and experience on a year for year basis Special Requirements: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license within ninety (90) days of hire Must have a valid driver’s license by date-of-hire Must obtain a State Plumbing Inspector license, Texas Flood Plain Administrators certification (CFM), and Certified Building Official or Master Code Official from a nationally recognized code organization within twelve (12) months of employment. Must obtain both ICC Residential and Commercial Energy Code certifications within twelve (18) months of employment. Must be able to obtain within twelve (12) months other licenses or certifications required by local, state, or federal laws to perform the necessary job functions #J-18808-Ljbffr