Deputy Building Official

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

About The Position

Deputy Building Official City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Deputy Building Official to perform functions within the Building Safety Department. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career in Building Safety? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! This Deputy Building Official position earns competitive pay of $63,760.08/ annually . We provide great benefits and perks , including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) . Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers . If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a fast-paced department, apply to join our team today ! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Deputy Building Official As a Deputy Building Official you will ensure that buildings are in-compliance with building codes and ordinances. You will perform building inspections and building plan examiner reviews which includes ensuring public health and safety; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; assumes responsibilities of the Chief Building Official in the absence of same; and provides highly responsibilities and complex staff assistance to the Chief Building Official. Other duties include maintaining residential and commercial electrical, plumbing and mechanical licenses and certifications and other duties as required. You may supervise work of others and may serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support as needed. The city needs someone like you with great people skills in providing excellent customer service to all our customers, and finds genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.
Requires five (5) years' of construction experience or related fields.
Requires five (5) years of experience as a supervisor managing 10 or more employees.
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess a State Plumbing Inspector License issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Must possess certification as a Combination Inspector, Residential Plans Examiner, or Commercial Building Plans Examiner or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Community college, vocational business, technical, or correspondence school certificates are likely sources.
Seven (7) years of experience in related fields
Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
Are you someone who can handle multiple tasks?
Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?
Are you attentive to detail?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Is dependability one of your strengths?

Responsibilities

ensure that buildings are in-compliance with building codes and ordinances
perform building inspections and building plan examiner reviews which includes ensuring public health and safety
coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public
assumes responsibilities of the Chief Building Official in the absence of same
provides highly responsibilities and complex staff assistance to the Chief Building Official
maintaining residential and commercial electrical, plumbing and mechanical licenses and certifications and other duties as required
supervise work of others and may serve as a lead worker providing direction to others