What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Building Official position at University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Director, Building Official
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Hiring Department:
Campus Operations
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefitsandhttps://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.
Building Standards and Technical Review upholds the high-quality standards of the University of Texas at Austin through reviews and inspections to ensure buildings and spaces can be reasonably maintained, are code and regulatory-compliant, and once completed, are safe and authorized for occupancy. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
The Director provides strategic leadership to the technical review team and will be instrumental in developing the building compliance program. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in construction compliance issues and a proven track record of successfully managing a team to deliver high-quality reviews and inspections. This role requires exceptional leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and a commitment to delivering results on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Chief Building Code Official for UT Austin. Manage the Building Inspection team through the team lead, including schedule management and coordination with Project stakeholders. Coordinate activities with other AHJ's on campus.
- Manage the Technical Review Team through the team lead including schedule management and coordination with project stakeholders. This includes managing the TRT process and standards, updating standards as required, advising partners in Campus Operations and ITS for changes to the standards.
- Oversee establishment of building code requirements for use in UT Austin projects and in coordination with partner AHJ's at UT Austin. Serve as liaison to UT System, city and state code agencies and jurisdictions.
- Serve as primary technical advisor to Planning, Design & Construction and other Campus Operations teams regarding building and campus construction codes and standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management or other related field. Engineering license or Architecture registration in the state of Texas, or be able to obtain a license in the state of Texas within 6 months.
10 years of experience in design and construction field with 5 years of managerial experience.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to develop knowledge of the University of Texas at Austin regulations and mandates, and other state and federal regulatory policies. Experience with relevant software programs. Ability to analyze large data sets. Demonstrated ability to develop mid to long-range plans. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment. Knowledge of the construction industry. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with key University administrators, licensed design and construction professionals, and members of the University community. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access). Must have valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
15 years of experience in the construction industry. 7 years of managerial experience. Masters degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Science or Project Management. Certifications provided by ICC, LEED, CEFP, PMP, or similar.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$150,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- All weather conditions
- Standard office
- Keyboard
- Manual dexterity
- May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English)[PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English)[PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031
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The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may
access the most recent report here
or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.Salary : $150,000
