Assistant Building Official

Job Title: Assistant Building Official/Plans Examiner

Provides timely, efficient and courteous delivery of services to all residents, property owners, and the building community in both the private and public sectors. Represents The Colony with honesty and integrity while providing the highest level of internal and external customer service at all times, promoting friendly, helpful, and respectful relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in scheduling activities and tasks assigned to various department staff assisting with day-to-day Building Plan Review and Inspection activities.
• Provide information on building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes to contractors, builders, and the general public.
• Read and interpret construction plans and building construction codes and ordinances for residential and commercial construction.
• Responsible for reviewing building plans for compliance with City Ordinances, Building Codes, State Regulations, and Zoning Ordinances.
• Work with property owners/contractors to ensure understanding of the codes in relation to work that is proposed.
• Ability to resolve code violations relating to project work and code questions relating to construction.
• Assists in coordinating plan review with the Planning Department, Fire Department, Public Works, and City Engineers.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure that existing and new residential and commercial construction is in compliance with adopted City codes and ordinances.
• Process paperwork for permits and records, attend development related meetings, as required.

Typical Qualifications:
Must have an extensive working knowledge of residential and commercial building construction, electrical, heating/air conditioning, and plumbing systems. Must have a working knowledge of pertinent construction codes and ordinances, proper inspection methods, legal procedures involving enforcement of building codes and ordinances, zoning ordinances, and other applicable City ordinances.