Chief Building Official - City of West University Place

CLASS SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Community Development Division of the Public Works Department, including supervision, technical and administrative support and budget responsibilities. The functions under Community Development include planning and zoning, permitting, inspections, plan review, code enforcement, animal control, and urban forestry. The position serves as a liaison to the City's Building Standards Commission, Zoning and Planning Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1.

Responsible for management of all services and activities of the Community Development Division functions including administering, interpreting, and enforcing City building and environmental codes, ordinances, and regulations including: International Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code, and NFPA and local codes such as sprinkling, nuisance, clearing, grading, and filling, etc.

2.

Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and implementing hiring, termination, and disciplinary procedures.

3.

Provides technical building code advice to supervisors and inspectors; serves as staff liaison to boards and commissions. Communicates official programs, policies and procedures to staff, city council and the public.

4.

Directs or assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of strategies, goals, objectives, and plans of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions; coordinates activities between multiple departments or functions.

5.

Oversees the operation and activities of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions which include program and project development, evaluation, and reporting; research and outreach activities; and compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.

6.

Prepares and administers the annual operating budget of the Community Development Division and assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; perform cost control activities; monitors revenues, fees and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control.

7.

Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; responds to citizen complaints and inquiries in person or via phone or email; participates in a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, or related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and other information; represents assigned area on committees and advocacy groups.

8.

Prepares, reviews, and/or approves a variety of records, reports, agendas, grant applications and reports, contracts, or other documents; makes decisions or provides recommendations based on findings; may serve as an advisor to the organization's executive team.

9.

May perform duties of a plan examiner, inspector, or other Community Development team members as needed.

10.

Responsible for ensuring operation and efficiency of the City's Permit Process.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience related to area of assignment, including at least three (3) years prior lead or supervisory experience;or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on assignment, may require: Valid Texas driver's license; National Incident Management Systems certification; ICC Certified Building Official; Certified Floodplain Manager; Texas Plumbing Inspector License; ICC Plans Examiner Certificate, ICC Building Inspector Certificate