Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm

3-day weekends Friday - Sunday OR Saturday - Monday

Attends various meetings in the evenings as necessary.

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

4-day work week
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
Long-term and short-term disability
Flexible spending account
20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
Vacation – 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
Sick leave – 2 weeks per year
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity pay

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, ensures compliance with safety codes and standards. This is accomplished by enforcing codes and ordinances, researching new legislation, developing ordinances and programs and supervising the development of department budgets. Other duties include defending code and ordinance interpretations to the zoning board of adjustment, conducting field inspections, conducing commercial and residential plan review, informing citizens and clients of codes and ordinances and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position provides direction to other employees and/or contractors. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Functions

Directs and coordinates all activities of the Building Inspection Division; establishes goals and objectives for the division and monitors progress; implements, reviews and evaluates programs and special projects as assigned. Enforces codes and ordinances by conducting and coordinating building inspections, establishing policies and procedures, interpreting policies and codes and supervising employees and/or contractors. Oversees, monitors, and assigns tasks orders to third party contractors, ensures quality control of same, monitors revenues and expenses as applicable.

Conducts filed inspections by observing and inspecting construction projects, comparing existing construction procedures and plans to the approved plans and ensuring all construction is in accordance with codes and ordinances. Reviews, approves, rejects and corrects commercial and residential building plans and specifications in compliance with codes and ordinances; gathers, reviews and prepares information or reports for City Council, advisory boards etc; represents City staff on assigned boards.

Supervises, assigns, evaluates personnel and/or contractors responsible for issuing permits and making inspections, confers with engineers, architects, developers, contractors and homeowners concerning plans, permits, specifications and building code requirements; serves on committees for special projects as assigned; reviews and revises existing ordinances and codes as required; investigates, mediates and resolves conflicts and complaints. Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field and five years of progressively responsible experience performing plan review and inspections as a code official, four of which should be related to management and two of which should involve managing a successful customer service environment. Any combination of related education, experience, management experience, certifications and licenses may be considered.

Other Requirements

Valid Class "C" Driver's License. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee pursuant to City policy.

State of Texas Licensed Plumbing Inspector. Certification as a Building Official through ICC. Certification as a Master Code Professional through ICC or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.

Must possess the following International Code Council (ICC) certifications: Certified Builder Inspector, Electrical Inspector and Plumbing Inspector.

Must be able to attend Council meetings, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Building Code, Board of Appeals and other required evening meetings. Mobility within an office and field environment.

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