Assistant Director/Chief Building Official

City of Conroe • Conroe, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Building Official is responsible for Building and Permit administration for the City of Conroe including coordinating and controlling the issuance of building and trade permits and reviewing construction plans and documents for ordinance/code compliance. Construction projects include both residential and commercial projects and renovation projects as well as new construction.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of International Building Code, City Codes and Code Enforcement rules.
• Skill in interpreting and applying building and housing codes when meeting with contractors.
• Ability to evaluate construction values.
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to the building community and prepare correspondence.
• Ability to coordinate the issuance of building permits in accordance with set procedures.
• Ability to supervise other employees effectively.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment.
• A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• Construction industry experience.
• Previous experience as an inspector with a municipality.
• Work involving the International Building Code, Electric Code, Plumbing Code, etc.
• ICC Certification as a Certified Building Official or must obtain such certification within one year of date of hire.
• State Plumbing Inspectors' License or must obtain within one year of date of hire.
• Code Enforcement Officer Registration preferred or must obtain registration within one year of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control the issuance of building and trade permits.
• Review construction plans and documents for ordinance/code compliance.
• Coordinate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural work.
• Evaluate construction values.
• Provide customer service to the building community.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Coordinate the issuance of building permits in accordance with set procedures.
• Supervise other employees effectively.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED