Chief Building Official

City of Lubbock, TX

$109K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, public administration, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in building construction or inspection, including management experience.
  • International Code Council Certified Building Official certification.
  • Valid current driver's license.
  • Strong knowledge of local and state building codes and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct the City's building inspection activities.
  • Establish policies for efficient operations of building inspection.
  • Select, train, and supervise personnel, evaluating their performance.
  • Develop public relations efforts to inform citizens and staff of services.
  • Recommend revisions to building codes for compliance and safety.
  • Prepare and manage the operating budget for the department.
  • Perform related duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Public service position with a focus on community engagement.
  • Opportunity to influence local building codes and safety standards.
  • Direct involvement in training and developing inspection staff.
Full Job Description
Salary : $109,096.00 Annually
Location : Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Building Inspection
Division: 4311 - Building Inspection
Opening Date: 09/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 5:00 PM Central

Summary

Plans, directs, and supervises the City's building inspection activities.
Essential Functions

  • Develop and establish policies insuring the efficient operation of the City's building inspection activities;
  • Select, train, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate supervisors, establish performance standards, evaluate the performance of
    subordinate staff, establish work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules;
  • Develop and administer public relations effort to inform citizens or internal staff of services provided, promote effective citizens and staff relations;
  • Recommend revisions of building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes;
  • Prepare and administer operating budget;
  • Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, public administration or a related field with an additional five to seven years of experience in building construction or inspection, including management experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

International Code Council Certified Building Official
Valid Current Driver's License
Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Pertinent local and state codes and ordinances;
  • Enforcement procedures;
  • Building construction methods and practices.
Ability to:
  • Read and interpret codes and ordinances;
  • Prepare reports;
  • Read and interpret building construction plans and specifications;
  • Supervise the work of others;
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with other City officials, builders, and the public;
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Physical Requirements:
  • Occasionally stand and walk during the shift.
  • Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, and other inclined surfaces.
  • Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Occasionally bend and kneel.
  • Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
  • Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing.
  • Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height.
  • Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

Do you have a bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, public administration or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have 5 to 7 years of experience in building construction or inspection, including management experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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