Description

Building Official

Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, supervisory, and technical work in administering and enforcing building and related codes.

The employee will have the responsibility of:

• Managing and supervising assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources
• Planning and organizing workloads and staff assignments
• Training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed
• Providing leadership and oversight in the administration of building and construction codes, permit activity and fees, regulatory review of floodplain applications, development plan review, contractor registration and inspections
• Overseeing field inspections of structural, foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, energy, etc. for compliance with adopted codes
• Determining work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow
• Researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings
• Maintaining office documents within Permit and Retention policy and software
• Administering the review of new subdivision plans for compliance with land use zoning and flood prevention ordinances
• Investigating buildings damaged by fire or other causes to determine correctional or safety measures to be taken to permit their continued use
• Conducting on-call emergency inspections
• Preparing cases for Construction Board of Adjustments

The work environment will require the employee to:

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles

As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are:

• Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and five (5) years of experience in general building inspections or construction and/or related fields; or
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in building technology, construction management, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building construction, or closely related field, preferred.
• Any equivalent combination or substitution of education and experience on a year for year basis

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license within ninety (90) days of hire
• Must have a valid driver’s license by date-of-hire
• Must obtain a State Plumbing Inspector license, Texas Flood Plain Administrators certification (CFM), and Certified Building Official or Master Code
• Official from a nationally recognized code organization within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must obtain both ICC Residential and Commercial Energy Code certifications within twelve (18) months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain within twelve (12) months other licenses or certifications required by local, state, or federal laws to perform the necessary job functions