Building Inspection - Building Official

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Planning & Development Services Director, this position manages day-to-day operations of the Building Inspections Division of Planning and Development Services with integrity and professionalism. The Building Official supervises building Inspectors, ensures compliance with the City’s adopted building codes, and investigates/mediates code and complaint issues with developers, contractors, and the public. This position also provides support to Boards and Commissions as needed.

Requirements

Four (4) years of increasing responsible experience in building inspections including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility is required.
High School diploma or GED is required.
A Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
For consideration, the applicant shall possess at least two (2) of the following six (6) certifications and will be required to obtain additional certifications as part of the position’s performance expectations.
ICC Certified Building Official (CBO)
Texas State Licensed Plumbing Inspector
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector
Certified Building Official (CBO) – First priority certification (if not currently certified), shall be obtained within eighteen (18) months of employment is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in areas relative to the area of building inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate staffing and operational activities for commercial, residential, and commercial plan reviews and inspections.
Work closely with administrative staff to coordinate and maintain accurate records of inspections and plan reviews.
Develop, manage, and implement division goals, objectives, policies and priorities. Establish departmental and City policies, services, and staffing levels while allocating appropriate resources.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate building inspections personnel.
Provide and/or coordinate staff training.
Develop corrective action plans with employees to correct deficiencies.
Implement discipline and termination procedures.
Confer with architects, engineers, builders, contractors, various agencies, and the public regarding matters related to the Building Inspections division.
Develop and manage the budget for the Building Inspections division, including projections for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approval of divisional expenditures; and implementation of adjustments as needed.
Provide complex technical and managerial support to the Director of Planning and Development Services.
Coordinate staff activities directed towards those boards that receive staff support from this division; develop and review staff reports related to building inspections division activities; present reports to boards, committees and City Council.
Participate with and attend professional group meetings; remain abreast of new trends, innovations, and legislation within the field of building inspections.
Operation of personal and/or City vehicle to and from work sites, meetings, activities.
Direct special projects and research assigned.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.