City of Bay City

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Building Official

SALARY RANGE:

Range 32

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

SHIFT:

Regular

LOCATION:

Municipal Services Building

DEPARTMENT:

Public Works

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director of Public Works

DIVISION:

Building Inspections

SUPERVISES:

Has no supervisory responsibility

APPROVED:

October 1, 2023

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing technical expertise in conducting complex inspections, plan reviews and customer service functions. Will perform a wide variety of inspections including building inspections, construction inspections and inspections related to the City’s ordinances; and interpret and enforce regulations on building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, formed based codes and sign codes. The Building Official will coordinate activities with City departments and outside agencies; develop, adopt and implement policies and procedures for further clarification of the provisions of the applicable codes; provide direction and training to staff in order to achieve departmental goals and objectives; prepare departmental reports; provide code review revisions; and serve as non-voting member on the Variance Committee. The Building Official will serve as the Floodplain Manager for the City. Work is performed with limited supervision. Will perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct field inspections of residential and commercial construction projects for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, general design standards, permitting, plan review, formed based codes and sign codes.
• Assist as the principal advisor and subject-matter expert on building safety issues; exercise independent judgement within broad policy guidelines; evaluate and analyze technical issues; interpret City codes and ordinances and advise on specialized areas of technical expertise. Will act as the final authority on code related issues.
• Serve as Floodplain Manager for the City in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Inspect, approve, and/or reject phases of construction. Review and interpret approved construction plans, specification, and special provisions as a basis for monitoring construction activities.
• Perform a variety of administrative activities in support of departmental operations, which may include: entering inspection information into applicable database/system; review and update commercial project listings; and review and update un-resulted permits for inspections and completion.
• Perform project management activities for a variety of construction-related projects, which include: coordinating with contractors and sub-contractors; follow projects throughout construction to ensure compliance with applicable steps; recommend the issuance of certificates of occupancy; and/or, perform other related activities.
• Assist in determining Inspection Division objectives and evaluate progress toward achieving goals; manage administrative activities including budgets, proposals and contracts.
• Facilitate and attend pre-construction meetings and address concerns of interested parties, including contractors and citizens.
• Facilitate annual meetings to keep contractors, sub-contractors, developers, realtors, citizens, etc. informed of changing regulations, permits, building codes, and/or City code ordinances.
• Attend training to stay current on all applicable codes and regulations.
• Prepare and issue verbal warnings, violation notices, and stop work orders; schedule and conduct formal hearings; maintain case files regarding inspections, follow-up inspections, violations and consultations with contractors; and prepare monthly report files.
• Support the relationship between the City and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and staff; and maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Attend meetings, including but not limited, to City Council meetings and Planning Commission meetings and address concerns of interested parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all other related duties as assigned, including any special or recurring projects that may be assigned.
• Assist other City departments for special projects and events.
• Ensure availability for periodic afterhours and/or on-call duties. Must be consistently at work and on time.
• Carry mobile device(s) to promote timely communication and responses regarding technical support issues.
• Must be able to exercise complete discretion.
• Maintain good working relationship with contractors and vendors.
• May work abnormal hours as required to complete assigned tasks.
• Log daily work order reports.
• This position is considered a Level I position in accordance with Section 6.11.6 of the Personnel Guidelines.
• Abides by all policies, procedures, rules, etc. associated with the City’s Safety Program. Must actively promote and personally observe safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Class C Texas State Driver's License and safe driving record.
• A minimum of three (3) years of responsible experience as a Building Inspector/Official, OR five (5) years responsible experience as a journey-level tradesman OR equivalent experience in the construction and/or inspection field.
• Licensed or Certified as a Plumber, Plumbing Inspector, Electrician or Electrical Inspector
• Four years of technical training in a building trade.
• Ability to obtain licensure as a Texas State Plumbing Inspector within two (2) years of employment, or two (2) ICC Certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical field within six (6) months of employment.
• Additional certifications are required depending on types of inspections performed.
• Knowledge of building inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of construction and building maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of construction materials testing procedures.
• Skilled in performing mathematical calculations.
• Able to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Able to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Able to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Ability to use and operate vehicle.
• To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Desirable Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• First-Aid/CPR Certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

• Endurance/Moving About: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Move from location to location.
• Endurance/Overall strength: Periodic. Exerts force and/or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Walking: Constantly (up to 2/3 of the time). Move about on foot.
• Sitting: Frequently (1/3 or more of the time).
• Lifting/Carrying: Periodic. Lift by manually raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including upward pulling), and/or carry transport and object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder.
• Pushing/Pulling: Periodic. Push by exerting force on an object so that it moves away from the force or worker (including slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions); and/or pull by exerting force on an object so that it moves toward the force or worker (including jerking).
• Controls: Periodic. Use one or both arms and/or hands and /or one or either feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment.
• Climbing. Periodic. Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms above or below 5 feet.
• Balancing: Periodic. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently (1/3 or 2/3 of the time). Stoop by bending the body downward or forward by flexing the spine at the waist, and /or bend by extending the spine backward or from side to side.
• Kneeling/Crouching: Frequently (1/3 or 2/3 of the time). Kneel by bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees, and/or crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine.
• Crawling: Periodic. Move about on the hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Frequently (1/3 or more of the time). Extend hands and arms in any direction.
• Handling: Frequently (1/3 or more of the time). Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hand or hands.
• Rotation: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Twist and turn the spine or a ball and socket joint such as the shoulder or hip.
• Talking: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear.
• Seeing: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects.
• Reading: Reviewing drawings, plans, codes, specifications, ordinances.
• Writing: Able to accurately write reports, record information and summary of events.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Location: Both inside and outside. Work is spent inside (where there is protection from weather, but not necessarily from temperature changes) and outside (where there may be no effective protection from weather).
• Extreme Cold: Endure temperature(s) sufficiently low to cause marked bodily discomfort unless exceptional protection is used.
• Extreme Heat: Endure temperature(s) sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort unless exceptional protection is used.
• Wet Conditions: Endure contact with water or other liquids.
• Noise / Vibration: Periodic. Occasionally endure noises, either constant or intermittent, or work sites.
• Smell: Fumes chemicals, or toxic substances.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receive direction from the Assistant Director of Public Works, Director of Public Works, and City Manager.

WORKING HOURS:

Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch. May work outside normal working hours as required to complete assigned tasks. In emergencies may be called into work and work schedule will be adjusted during the emergency.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL CITY EMPLOYEES:

• Support City and Department goals and objectives.
• Serve and meet the needs of our citizens during routine or emergency situations.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, demonstrate team skills, and perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Plan and organize his/her work, time and resources, and, if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Contribute to the development of others, to the Department, and the City.
• Produce desired work outcomes including quality, quantity and timeliness.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates and people to whom service is provided.
• Understand and value differences in employees and value input from others.
• Consistently report to work and work assignments prepared and on schedule.
• Consistently display a positive behavior with regard to work, willingly accept constructive criticism and be respectful of others.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Bay City and the employee and is subject to change by the City of Bay City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change. The City of Bay City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the American’s with Disability Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Formal application or letter of interest, rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference and criminal background checks, and drug screens are required. In addition, job related tests may also be required.

I have reviewed this job description and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions, as outlined and under any and all conditions as outlined. I under that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my department and the City of Bay City.

If I have questions about my job duties, not specified within this job description, or that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Department Director.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.42 - $38.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Building Inspector: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Plumbing License (Required)
• Electrical License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bay City, TX 77414: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person