What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Official position at The City of Lampasas?
The City of Lampasas is currently accepting applications for the position of Building Official.
Summary of Position
Oversees the Building Official Department; oversees all building related inspections and compliance; prepares and administers annual department budgets; assists City Management, City Council, Planning and Zoning, Zoning Board of Adjustments and Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and serves as Floodplain Administrator.
Salary range is $67,500.00 to $85,000.00 annually, DOQ, plus excellent benefits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
o Receives, reviews, and verifies the accuracy of city construction permits; issue permits; conducts plan reviews;
o Ensures compliance with city building and construction codes, including conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and addressing violations;
o Ensures compliance with city building laws and regulations, including addressing customer inquiries, and reviewing related documents;
o Reviews construction and land development plans to ensure compliance with state and local codes and ordinances, including issuing permits, Certificates of Occupancy, and stop work orders as necessary;
o Investigates complaints related to city nuisance ordinances;
o Reviews and makes recommendations on city land use issues;
o Acts as Coordinator and Manager for substandard and dangerous building compliance, violations and abatement;
o Prepares and monitors department budgets, including ordering supplies and preparing purchase orders;
o Administers flood plain ordinance;
o Works with architects and engineers to ensure compliance with state and local codes and ordinances, including giving notification on building and structural problems and presenting requirements for meeting city standards;
o Attends meetings and prepares various reports related to city building code issues; and
o Prepares letters and files complaints related to violations of city codes and ordinances.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles and practices of building construction; local building and zoning codes and ordinances; and principles of land use and planning.
Skill/Ability to: inspect construction and building sites; read manuals, letters, and memos; read and interpret diagrams; interpret policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Acceptable Experience and Training
o High school graduation, or its equivalent, at least five years of building inspection experience;
o or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certificates and Licenses Required
o Valid Code Compliance and training certifications including but not limited to:
- State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License;
- Building Official Certification through recognized program
How to apply
Applications may either be submitted online at
Job Details
Salary : $67,500 - $85,000