INSPECTIONS Chief Building Official

DESCRIPTION

The Chief Building Official is responsible for the administration management and technical oversight of the Citys building inspection permitting plan review and code enforcement functions. This position ensures compliance with applicable federal state and local laws building codes and ordinances and supports safe orderly and efficient development within the City.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree in construction management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in construction management building inspections licensed contracting plan review and/or code enforcement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• State of Texas Plumbing Inspectors License and ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) designation or ability to obtain within eighteen months of hire.
• Additional ICC trade certifications (Building Electrical Plumbing Mechanical Plans Examiner) preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License at time of placement.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal state and local building codes construction standards zoning regulations and land development processes.
• Knowledge of municipal permitting processes inspection procedures and code enforcement practices.
• Skills in leadership and management with the ability to motivate staff foster teamwork and ensure accountability in meeting departmental goals.
• Skills in interpreting and applying complex technical regulations construction documents and engineering plans.
• Skills in communication both verbal and written with the ability to convey technical information clearly to contractors developers elected officials staff and the public.
• Skills in computer applications including permitting systems inspection software database systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and consistent enforcement of codes and regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Direct and oversee all functions of the Building Inspections Division including permitting plan review inspections and code enforcement activities.
• Lead and supervise building inspectors plans examiner permit technicians and administrative staff to ensure high performance accountability and quality service delivery.
• Manage the review of commercial and residential construction plans for compliance with adopted building codes ordinances and safety standards.
• Oversee the issuance of permits and scheduling of inspections to provide timely efficient service to builders developers and the public.
• Interpret and enforce building codes ordinances and regulations; serve as the final authority on code interpretation and compliance issues.
• Investigate reports of unsafe or substandard structures code violations and unauthorized construction; coordinate corrective actions and enforcement proceedings as required.
• Collaborate with city departments outside agencies consultants and stakeholders to coordinate development activities share information and resolve cross-departmental issues.
• Prepare administer and monitor the divisions annual budget including revenue forecasting expenditure control and resource allocation.
• Develop recommend and implement policies procedures and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Provide expert technical guidance on building code and construction matters to staff boards commissions elected officials and the public.
• Keep current on emerging trends technology and regulatory developments in construction building safety and code compliance.
• Recommend updates to building codes ordinances and department procedures to maintain compliance with best practices and evolving standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is an essential service position and will require providing services during emergency situations.

Visit our website or contact the Human Resources Department at Lufkin City Hall 300 E. Shepherd Ave. Suite 226 Lufkin TX 75901 Phone .

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