Assistant Director/Chief Building Official

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 and renovation projects as well as new construction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control the issuance of building and trade permits.
• Review construction plans and documents for ordinance/code compliance.
• Oversee residential, commercial, renovation, and new construction projects.

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 or must obtain such certification within one year of date of hire.
• State Plumbing Inspectors' License or must obtain within one year of date of hire.
• Code Enforcement Officer Registration preferred or must obtain registration within one year of date of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of International Building Code, City Codes and Code Enforcement rules.
• Skill in interpreting and applying building and housing codes when meeting with contractors.
• Skill in coordination of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural work.
• Ability to evaluate construction values.
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to the building community and prepare correspondence.
• Ability to coordinate the issuance of building permits in accordance with set procedures.
• Ability to supervise other employees effectively.

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. Additionally, 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.