Assistant Director/Chief Building Official

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

5d•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 and 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.
Skill in coordination of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural work.
Ability to evaluate construction values.
Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to the building community and prepare correspondence.
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.
Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry and previous experience as an inspector with a municipality including, but not limited to, work involving the International Building Code, Electric Code, Plumbing Code, etc. preferred.
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.