Assistant Director/Chief Building Official

City of Conroe

About the role

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, as well as renovation projects and new construction.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply building and housing codes when meeting with contractors.
• Coordinate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural work.
• Evaluate construction values.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to the building community and prepare correspondence.
• Coordinate the issuance of building permits in accordance with set procedures.
• Supervise other employees effectively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Construction industry experience and previous experience as an inspector with a municipality, including work involving the International Building Code, Electric Code, Plumbing Code, etc. (preferred).
• ICC Certification as a Certified Building Official (must obtain within one year of hire).
• State Plumbing Inspectors' License (must obtain within one year of hire).
• Code Enforcement Officer Registration (preferred or must obtain within one year of hire).

Skills

• Knowledge of International Building Code, City Codes, and Code Enforcement rules.
• Ability to evaluate construction values.
• High level of customer service and communication skills.

Physical Demands

The work is light, requiring exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities.

Pay

Starting salary for this position is $112,378 annually.

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.