Chief Building Official

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Director, provides timely, efficient and courteous delivery of service to all residents, property owners, and the building community in both the private and public sectors. Represents The Colony with honesty and integrity while providing the highest level of internal and external customer service at all times, while promoting friendly, helpful, and respectful relationships.

Examples of Duties

• Manages and coordinates the scheduling, activities, and tasks assigned to various department staff assisting with day-to-day Building Plan Review and Inspection activities.
• Provide information on building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes to contractors, builders and the general public.
• Read and interpret construction plans and building construction codes and ordinances for residential and commercial construction.
• Responsible for reviewing building plans for compliance with City Ordinances, Building Codes, State Regulations and Zoning Ordinances.
• Work with property owners/ contractors to ensure understanding of the codes in relation to work that is proposed.
• Ability to resolve code violations relating to project work and code questions relating to construction.
• Assists in coordinating plan review with the Planning Department, Fire Department, Public Works, and City Engineers.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure that existing and new residential and commercial construction is in compliance with adopted City codes and ordinances, to include building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes and applicable zoning regulations.
• Assist in the distribution of inspection requests and complaints.
• Process paperwork for permits and records, attend development related meetings as required.
• Responsible for calculating fees and costs relating to issuance of permits.
• Ensure accuracy when entering and maintaining plan review and building permit records in computer files.
• Ability to walk, climb, push, pull, lift and carry up to 40 lbs., work in adverse environmental conditions and operate light utility vehicle.
• Ability to operate telephone, computer, printer, fax machine, copy machine, two‑way radio, and camera.
• Follow chain of command and instructions, respective to supervisor; keeping supervisor informed of relevant information at all times.
• Assist Code Enforcement Officers and related departments with complaints.
• Investigate complaints, issue court citations, and testify in court when necessary.
• Ability to work and complete assignments with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Assist in the preparation/design of quarterly reports, information sheets, handouts and brochures.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with the public and other City employees orally, over the telephone, by e‑ mail, and in writing.
• Must be available to work after hours to attend Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning and City Council meetings on an as needed basis.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Must have an extensive working knowledge of residential and commercial building construction, electrical, heating/air conditioning and plumbing systems. Must have a working knowledge of pertinent construction codes and ordinances, proper inspection methods, legal procedures involving enforcement of building codes and ordinances, zoning ordinances, and other applicable City ordinances. Computer skills to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of CRW (TrakIt) software.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED; Possession of a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector’s License; Master or Journeyman Electrician License or ICC Certification in Commercial and Residential Electric Inspector; ICC Certification in Commercial and Residential Energy Codes; ICC Certification in Commercial and Residential Building Inspector; Must possess or obtain International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certification within one year of employment; five years experience in Building Inspections; and one year supervisory experience in a related field. Current Texas Drivers License, Class “C”, with an acceptable driving record required.