INNOVATIONS BUILDING SERVICES LLC
Building Official
INNOVATIONS BUILDING SERVICES LLC, Crowley, Texas, United States, 76036
Oversees the Permits Office, including all aspects of the City’s permitting process and inspections. Ensures compliance with building codes and municipal ordinances, as well as applicable state and federal regulations related to construction and development. Exercises a high degree of creativity, independent judgment, and discretion in performance of this role. Prepares and presents reports to management and city boards and/or City Council, as needed. Responsible for supervising the Permit Tech/Permit Clerk and managing the work of third-party plans review and inspection services. Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Planning & Development Director.The Community Development Department
The Community Development Department is at the forefront of meeting the growth occurring in the city and consists of planning and zoning, permits, plan review, and inspections .
The department staff members are the Planning & Development Director, Residential Inspector/Building Official, Planner, and Permit Tech. The Residential Inspector/Building Official will be part of a dynamic team that maintains high standards for the quality of our work – but we strive for a friendly, cooperative work environment, with team members supporting each other and working together closely to achieve goals.Crowley uses a third-party plan review and inspection service for plan review and inspection of commercial/non-residential projects and for backup support for residential permits (plan review and inspections). The Residential Inspector/Building Official is responsible for coordinating the review process for all projects requiring plan review and serving as a liaison, when needed, between the applicant/contractor and the third-party service.The City of Crowley uses a “four 9’s and a half” work week, working nine hours Monday through Thursday and four hours on Fridays.Pay Range
Starting pay:
$77,667.20 (D.O.Q)Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by an employee in this role; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Conducts reviews and interprets construction plans and blueprints ranging from residential trade permits to new residential construction; interprets building codes as well as zoning and other applicable city, state, and federal regulations.Oversees third-party review of commercial permit applications and coordinates reviews with other departmentsPrepares a variety of reports, documents, and correspondence relating to the building permits officePerforms onsite residential building inspections for safety, code, and ordinance compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, and erosion requirementsConducts required inspections during building condemnation proceduresWorks closely with permit clerk/tech to coordinate and maintain accurate records of all inspections and plan reviewsCommunicates with contractors, builder, developers and citizens during the plan approval and inspection processes to insure compliance with municipal ordinances and regulationsWorks with contractors and others to resolve problems; provides direction and assistance to contractors; identifies code violations; issues compliance letters and stop work orders to ensure enforcement of code requirements; as required, prepares and files ordinance violation complaintsHelp the public regarding the process for obtaining building permits, registering as a contractor, or meeting requirements for constructionRecords violations of any state and local zoning and building codes and make re-inspections as required insuring compliance with city codesWorks with code enforcement officers dealing with substandard or dilapidated structures to bring those structures into complianceCoordinates with Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal and/or the city’s third-party building inspector on various code compliance activities, including the abatement of dangerous or unsafe structuresAlong with other department staff, assist in the Permits office to provide back-up support to the Permit Clerk/TechAttends meetings of the Development Review Committee; coordinates and attends pre-application meetings; coordinates plan review with other departments and with the city’s third-party plan reviewersProcess permit applications for building permits, demolition permits, sign permits, fence permits and various other permit requests and calculates permitting feesIn addition, basic elements of good performance such as regular attendance and punctuality are an essential function of this job.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Possesses a thorough working knowledge of all building code regulations related to residential constructionAble to read and interpret zoning codes as they relate to building permitsWorking knowledge of computer office software and various office equipment including copier, computer, and permit software programExperience using MyGov software to intake and issue permits, enter inspection results, and log comments is preferred but not requiredSkills and Abilities
Must have good organization skills and must be able to:Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.Meet with the public and discuss problems tactfully, honestly and effectivelyMake presentations, as needed, to City Council, city boards, and the publicMake decisions and solve problemsMaintain an effective working relationship with contractors, co-workers, and community members.Prioritize work assignmentsUnderstand and follow oral and written communicationsPerform general math calculations.Education, Experience and Certifications
Μυst have High School Diploma or GEDMinimum of three (3) years’ experience in municipal residential building inspection and plan review.Licenses and Certifications Required
Texas Plumbing Inspectors License from the State Board of Plumbing ExaminersInternational Energy Code CertificationCertifications from the International Code Council as a building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energycode inspector or combination inspector
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The Community Development Department is at the forefront of meeting the growth occurring in the city and consists of planning and zoning, permits, plan review, and inspections .
The department staff members are the Planning & Development Director, Residential Inspector/Building Official, Planner, and Permit Tech. The Residential Inspector/Building Official will be part of a dynamic team that maintains high standards for the quality of our work – but we strive for a friendly, cooperative work environment, with team members supporting each other and working together closely to achieve goals.Crowley uses a third-party plan review and inspection service for plan review and inspection of commercial/non-residential projects and for backup support for residential permits (plan review and inspections). The Residential Inspector/Building Official is responsible for coordinating the review process for all projects requiring plan review and serving as a liaison, when needed, between the applicant/contractor and the third-party service.The City of Crowley uses a “four 9’s and a half” work week, working nine hours Monday through Thursday and four hours on Fridays.Pay Range
Starting pay:
$77,667.20 (D.O.Q)Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by an employee in this role; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Conducts reviews and interprets construction plans and blueprints ranging from residential trade permits to new residential construction; interprets building codes as well as zoning and other applicable city, state, and federal regulations.Oversees third-party review of commercial permit applications and coordinates reviews with other departmentsPrepares a variety of reports, documents, and correspondence relating to the building permits officePerforms onsite residential building inspections for safety, code, and ordinance compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, and erosion requirementsConducts required inspections during building condemnation proceduresWorks closely with permit clerk/tech to coordinate and maintain accurate records of all inspections and plan reviewsCommunicates with contractors, builder, developers and citizens during the plan approval and inspection processes to insure compliance with municipal ordinances and regulationsWorks with contractors and others to resolve problems; provides direction and assistance to contractors; identifies code violations; issues compliance letters and stop work orders to ensure enforcement of code requirements; as required, prepares and files ordinance violation complaintsHelp the public regarding the process for obtaining building permits, registering as a contractor, or meeting requirements for constructionRecords violations of any state and local zoning and building codes and make re-inspections as required insuring compliance with city codesWorks with code enforcement officers dealing with substandard or dilapidated structures to bring those structures into complianceCoordinates with Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Marshal and/or the city’s third-party building inspector on various code compliance activities, including the abatement of dangerous or unsafe structuresAlong with other department staff, assist in the Permits office to provide back-up support to the Permit Clerk/TechAttends meetings of the Development Review Committee; coordinates and attends pre-application meetings; coordinates plan review with other departments and with the city’s third-party plan reviewersProcess permit applications for building permits, demolition permits, sign permits, fence permits and various other permit requests and calculates permitting feesIn addition, basic elements of good performance such as regular attendance and punctuality are an essential function of this job.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Possesses a thorough working knowledge of all building code regulations related to residential constructionAble to read and interpret zoning codes as they relate to building permitsWorking knowledge of computer office software and various office equipment including copier, computer, and permit software programExperience using MyGov software to intake and issue permits, enter inspection results, and log comments is preferred but not requiredSkills and Abilities
Must have good organization skills and must be able to:Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.Meet with the public and discuss problems tactfully, honestly and effectivelyMake presentations, as needed, to City Council, city boards, and the publicMake decisions and solve problemsMaintain an effective working relationship with contractors, co-workers, and community members.Prioritize work assignmentsUnderstand and follow oral and written communicationsPerform general math calculations.Education, Experience and Certifications
Μυst have High School Diploma or GEDMinimum of three (3) years’ experience in municipal residential building inspection and plan review.Licenses and Certifications Required
Texas Plumbing Inspectors License from the State Board of Plumbing ExaminersInternational Energy Code CertificationCertifications from the International Code Council as a building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energycode inspector or combination inspector
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