Deputy Building Official

City of Corpus Christi

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
  • 7 years of experience in building and safety operations
  • Certified Building Official required within 12 months of hire
  • Preferably licensed as an Architect or Engineer in Texas
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Building Division comprising about 30 employees focused on plan review and inspection
  • Supervise building inspectors on inspection practices and training
  • Provide technical oversight for plan examiners and interpret complex construction plans
  • Implement city policies, procedures, and construction code amendments
  • Serve as the liaison to various internal and external stakeholders, including other city departments and trade associations
  • Attend meetings and represent the Building Division in discussions on behalf of inspection staff

Benefits

  • Exempt - Full-Time position
  • 40-hour work week with a Monday to Friday schedule
  • Opportunity for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts during emergencies
  • Participation in restoring vital services during public emergencies
Full Job Description
Overview

A proven leader with exceptional communication skills that can contribute to an environment of high performance and customer-centric service. Responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Development Services Department's Building Division, which is responsible for conducting commercial and residential plan review and inspections. Coordinates assigned activities and provides oversight and assistance to Inspectors, Plan Reviewers, and Supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

  • A highly experienced building and safety professional to serve as the Deputy Building Official. Will be responsible for providing auxiliary leadership to the Building Division comprised of approximately 30 employees responsible for critical services including: plan review, building inspection, ordinance interpretation and responding to customer inquiries. Will have a critical leadership role and will be responsible for public presentations, meetings, projects, and other ventures
  • Oversight interpretation, and supervision of the building inspectors regarding inspection practices, training, International Code Council (ICC) interpretations
  • Technical oversight of all plan examiners. knowledge and ability to interpret and evaluate complex construction plans and ability to communicate across a wide spectrum of audiences ranging from homeowners, trades people, commercial construction developers and design professionals
  • Implementing City policies and procedures including but not limited to technical construction code amendments and adoptions. fee structures and the execution of department Business Plan and Strategic Initiatives
  • Serves as the Building Division liaison to other Internal Development Services Divisions Including Land Development, Project Management and Administration within Development Services and other City Departments including Utilities, Public Works, Engineering Services, Planning, Code Enforcement and the Fire Department. Attends meetings and provides recommendations on behalf of Plan Review and Inspection staff, liaison to the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association, Association of General Contractors (SCG), Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Texas Air Conditioning Contractors of America (TAACC) and the Construction Trade Advisory & Appeal Board


Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

  • Exempt - Full-Time
  • Non rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
  • In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (BA/ BS)
  • Seven (7) years of experience


Licenses and Certifications

  • Certified Building Official is required within twelve (12) months of hire
  • A license as an Architect of Engineer issued by the State of Texas is highly preferred


Required

  • A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire


Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

  • Criminal Background Check: Yes
  • Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
  • Drug Screening: Yes
  • Physical Exam: Yes
  • Clearinghouse Query: No


Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

  • Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.


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