The Building Official position offers a unique opportunity for a professional to work remotely. The incumbent in this position will see a diversity of projects including multi-family residential, mixed-use buildings, as well as, single-family residential projects. We are seeking a candidate who is hardworking, desires growth, is proactive and has the technical expertise and administrative skills as defined in the job description.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of plan checking and plan review processes.
• Understanding of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, energy, housing, zoning, and related codes.
• Technologically savvy; as a technology focused company, the building official needs to be able to navigate our in-house software and learn additional software as needed.
• Understanding of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation knowledge is expected.
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain a variety of manual and computerised files, record-keeping, and project management systems.
• Organise and prioritise a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organise own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Manages established plan review and inspection processes including recommending and bringing changes when needed, in conference with leadership.
• Manages the plan review and inspection team, developing individual relationships with the plan reviewers and inspectors, addressing their concerns, supervising them, training them and leading them
• Builds cohesion and unity in the team through excellent leadership
• Does quality control of plan reviews performed by plan reviewers, sending out high quality plans.
• Meets and confers with department staff regarding interpretations of the building code, processing of complex projects, and the assignment and monitoring of work.
• Resolves interpretation issues relating to the adopted building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes; enforces Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to construction.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to building activities and projects; prepares a variety of written reports, memorandum, and correspondence.
• Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building, plan review, and permitting codes and regulations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Yearly Salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with an excellent 5% company matching
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account

Work Location: Remote but the candidate needs to be in Wichita Falls, TX or in 50 miles radius of Wichita Falls.

Education:

• Possession of related valid International Code Council (ICC) Certificates, specifically the CBO certificate. MCP preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in building trades, construction management, community development, engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Seven (7) years of minimum combined experience in plan checking and inspection of building codes with a public or private agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Building Inspection: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ICC Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wichita Falls, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road