Chief Building Official - City of Aubrey, TX : Job Details

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Aubrey, TXJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400021Department: Development ServicesOpening Date: 10/21/2024Description SUMMARY: under the administrative direction of the Director of Development Services, the Chief Building Official will perform supervisory and technical duties to ensure enforcement and compliance with all adopted City codes. Perform work related to the review and inspection of residential and commercial construction and coordinate with other City departments relative to new construction. Examples of Duties

• Assists the Director of Development Services with planning and developing the annual budget. Recommends departmental programs and services that may require budgetary authorization.

• Coordinates all administrative functions for the Building Inspection Division. Schedules, monitors, and evaluates the work of the City's Building Inspectors in a professional manner.

• Reviews commercial and residential plans for zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical code requirements and ensures compliance in an accurate and professional manner; recommends any changes or amendments necessary for compliance.

• Ensures proper permits for construction work being performed within the City have been obtained.

• Develops, implements, and coordinates quality assurance and quality control programs for plan review and inspections. Shall perform building inspections as needed.

• Oversees final inspections for commercial and residential construction at completion for issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

• Administers and organizes the City's archives for residential and commercial plans.

• Administers and revises, as necessary, nationally recognized codes relating to building inspection. Ensures the City adopts the most recent nationally recognized codes (i.e. IBC, IRC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy).

• Coordinates the Building Inspection Division activities with other departments.

• Resolves policy and procedural issues as they occur within the division.

• Attends Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings to provide professional and technical staff support as needed.

• Educates the public on building safety concerns and code compliance.

• Works with citizens on requests and resolves complaints.
• Consults with contractors, sub-contractors, home/business owners, real estate agents, and citizens regarding proper application of construction codes and zoning regulations.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance and meeting division goals; ensures that goals are achieved.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical QualificationsABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Abilities in the following:
• Knowledge in the following:
• Skills in the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Building Construction, Engineering, or a closely related field and at least five (5) years of experience in general construction, plan review, or building inspection or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Must also have a minimum of three years supervisory experience;
• Must have or obtain the following certifications within twelve months of employment: Building Official Certification (CBO) as issued by the International Code Council (ICC); ICC Building Inspector Certificate, ICC Plans Examiner Certificate, ICC Electrical Inspector Certificate, and ICC Mechanical Inspector Certificate. Prefer Texas State licensed plumbing inspector; and
• Must possess valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is mostly performed in an office and construction site environments.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; talk; or hear; use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hand and arms. The employee may be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally may be subject to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and/or extreme cold.

We offer a complete benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (100% of basic employee-only coverage paid for by the City)
• City-provided HSA contribution (if enrolled in the HDHP)
• Flexible spending accounts
• City-provided disability benefits
• City-provided life insurance
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) pension (7% with a 2:1 city match)
• Mission Square 457 Plan with pre-tax
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Longevity Pay

The City of Aubrey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.01 How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have? 02 Are you currently licensed as a plumbing inspector in the State of Texas? Required Question