Chief Building Official

CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

Category:
Full-Time
Status:
Open
Salary:
Min. $88,786 - Mid. $110,983
Published:
March 3, 2026
Closing:
Until Filled

Manage, supervise and coordinate the activities of the Inspection Services Division. Coordinate as needed with other City divisions and departments and provide highly complex, professional level technical support to the Department Director.

Receives general direction from the Planning and Development Director.
Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.

• Review, process all proposed Certified Site Plans and coordinate reviews with the Planning Division.
• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to the Inspection Services Division.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate the functions and activities of the Inspection Division, including building and housing inspections, electrical inspections, plumbing, and mechanical and zoning inspections. Develop policies, procedures, methods, and checklists as needed.
• Plan, organize and evaluate the plan review functions and activities of the Division. Develop policies, procedures, methods, and checklists as needed.
• Plan, organize and evaluate the functions and activities of Code Enforcement personnel, including but not limited to zoning, junk vehicles, health violations, etc.
• Oversee and direct Division office operations; maintain appropriate records and files; coordinate work flow.
• Act as the final authority on the interpretation and enforcement of the City’s building codes.
• Manage and review the performance of third-party review and inspection firms as permitted under Texas Law.
• Serve as a member of the Dangerous Building Inspection Board. Coordinate with committee members in the substandard (dangerous) building program. Perform supervisory and administrative duties, handle presentation to Council, and develop demolition specifications on condemned structures. Oversee demolition process including bids and actual demolition.
• Assist other Departments with issuance of alcohol, wreckers, and alarm permits.
• Provide assistance to the City Council, Building Codes Appeal Board and other boards and commissions; participate in professional and public meetings as required. Review and analyze all code appeal requests, prepare and present reports, provide information and recommendations as needed.
• Assist Department Director in the development and enforcement of zoning regulations as needed.
• Supervise the performance of difficult field inspections and response to public inquiries and complaints.
• Prepare and administer the Division budget.
• Prepare reports, memoranda, letters and other forms of correspondence.
• Provide complex technical assistance to other Department Directors and City Officials.
• Respond to the most sensitive complaints and requests for information from the public and City departments.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff in their professional development.
• Issue citations to property owners and contractors; appear in court to testify as a qualified witness.
• Network with other public agencies and share information regarding common issues, solutions and developments in the field.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within a office and field environment; exposure to electrical hazards; writing; walking; typing; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; kneeling; grasping; crawling; climbing; cleaning; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; reading; decision making; speaking; interfacing with the public; keen vision; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone; fine finger manipulation;

operation of a personal computer, calculator, minor hand tools, and electrical testing devices; operating a motor vehicle through city traffic.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of the City’s construction codes, pertinent State regulations and other applicable city codes and ordinances.
• Principles and administration of zoning regulations and practices of land use regulation.
• Principles of…