Chief Building Official

Salary: $86,973.57 - $126,111.67 Annually
Location : 500 W. Walker League City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY202300150
Department: Building
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
FLSA: Exempt
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Oversee the inspection and enforcement of residential and commercial buildings, mobile homes, and other structures within the city limits. Enforce and regulate the City's flood plain and sign ordinances. Investigate and mediate public safety and compliance issues with city, county and state officials and the general public. This is a safety sensitive position and you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.
Example of Duties
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Supervise the activities of all building department employees
Resolve issues/questions with critical thinking and problem solving in regard to plan review, building inspections, occupancy certificates and personnel/staffing
Assist in mitigating dangerous buildings
Assist in coordinating flood plan management activities
Ensure compliance with City storm water management
ordinances and permits
Mediate with contractors, developers, citizens and other departments
Prepare variances for Zoning Board Association
Conduct field inspections, as necessary
Coordinate with inspectors to accomplish efficient, timely and quality inspections
Review and implement up to date building codes
Conduct and/or coordinate training sessions for assigned staff to ensure ongoing professional development
Prepare and administer department budget
Perform all other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Electrical Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Science or a related field. Applicable, related experience can substitute for a degree
Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years professional field experience as a plumbing, electrical, building or mechanical inspections with building code enforcement responsibility and at least three (3) additional years of professional plan review experience in one or more of the trade areas for a government agency with building code enforcement responsibility. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in building inspection and plan review for a government agency and at least five (5) years of employee management experience.
Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted, or evaluated at the discretion of the City.
Required Licenses
Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Must possess a valid Plumbing Inspectors License with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Must possess current certifications as a Building Inspector and/or Plans Examiner from the International Code Council (ICC).
Preferred Licenses /Certifications:
Must possess current certification as a Certified Building Official from the International Code Council (ICC).
Depending on the needs of the City, incumbent may be required to obtain additional certifications.
Supplemental Information
KSA'S AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:
Must possess knowledge and experience with International Code Council (ICC) set of building codes and National Electrical Code (NEC
Ability to:
Interpret building codes
Communicate effectively with customers, contractors, city officials, departments and state and county agencies
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in a sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communication ability.
It is the policy of the City to provide full-time employees life, health, vision, and dental insurance benefit coverage. The City will pay the cost for employee medical Health Savings Account (HSA) at 100% . The City will make available dependent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Life Insurance: Mutual of Omaha
Dental Insurance: Cigna
Health Insurance: Self Insured - BCBSTX
Vision Insurance: Davis Vision
Flexible Spending: Flores
Other benefits offered to League City Employees are:
Annual Longevity Payment: $8.00 per month
Retirement Program: Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employee Contributes 7%
City matches funds 2:1
5 & 20 year vesting
10 Holidays
40 hours of Personal Business Time (pro-rated from hire date)
12 days per year Sick Leave
Vacation- Increments based on tenure
Deferred Compensation: ICMA
Employee Assistance Program: UT Employee Assistance Program (UTEAP)
Direct Deposit
Section 125/IRS
Education Incentive
Short and Long Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Electrical Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Science or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02
If you do not have a degree , do you have applicable relatable experience for this Chief Building Official position?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of experience do you have related to a Chief Building Official position ?
04
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have any ICC certifications?

• Yes
• No

06
Which ICC certifications do you have?
Required Question