Assistant Building Official

City of Odessa•Odessa, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the division head with the overall operation of the Inspection Division. Assists with the administration and enforcement of the ICC Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Prevention Codes and the National Electric Code. Supervises permit applications and issuance, field inspection, and investigations of violations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Five (5) years of construction or code administration
Thorough knowledge of all major types of building construction, materials, methods, and engineering practices.
Thorough knowledge of municipal building and related ordinances.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints, and compare them with the construction in process.
Thorough knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical practices, and basic fire prevention in respect to the construction or modification of all types of structures.
A valid Texas State Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1), ICC Commercial Building Inspector (B2), or a minimum of two (2) ICC trade inspector certifications (Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical) preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with city building code; approves, rejects, or annotates corrections on plans in accordance with standards established by the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, National Electric Code, and Fire Prevention Code.
Confers with and advises contractors, owners, and architects relative to the interpretation and application of all construction codes.
Plans, assigns, supervises, and participates in the inspection of buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair to ensure compliance with the various codes.
Coordinates the work of the electrical, plumbing, building, and mechanical inspectors, gives advice and assistance on special problems as needed.
Coordinates field inspections and does yearly evaluations of all inspectors.
Supervises office personnel engaged in the issuance of approved building and other permits.
Has extensive public contact concerning building projects, building, and housing regulations.
Prepares correspondence relating to all phases of inspection activities.
Represents the division on interdepartmental committees in the absence of the Building Official.
Participates in severe storm spotter program, coordinates spotters as required.
Represents the municipal government at public meetings and at conferences with other public or private groups in the absence of the Building Official.
Support the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.