Building Official

Job Description:

Building Official

Description

The City of Weatherford’s Development and Neighborhood Services Department is looking to hire a a Building Official. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Development Services the Building Official plans and organizes the day-to-day operations of Building Inspections, Code Enforcement and Consumer Health personnel. Coordinates skilled inspections of all phases of construction to assure compliance with plumbing, mechanical, electrical, residential, and commercial building codes, and zoning ordinances. Ensures compliance with approved plans and specifications on file with the Department. Ensures and coordinates complete and accurate processing of building permits and applications, contractor registration and providing correspondence, answering telephone, and providing timely, accurate and friendly customer service. Work requiring complex projects and prudent Judgment within prescribed standards and procedures. Performs a variety of professional and technical planning and inspection duties. Ensures compliance with all currently adopted regulations governed and enforced by the Department, this Includes but Is not limited to extensive knowledge of multi-jurisdictional regulations, departments, and state law provides inspection and code services to the City of Weatherford. If you think you’d be a good fit, we would like to hear from you.

Roles & Responsibilities Include:

• Performs plans review electronically Via use of computer software and manually Via paper copy review.
• Researches and compiles a variety of Information from various sources and prepares periodic and special statistical and narrative reports, agenda Items, basic staff reports and a variety of other technical documents.
• Provides a variety of logistical support to the Department Director.
• Meets With and provides code interpretation for property owners, contractors, and design professionals. Develop alternative methods to resolve code conflicts Research and reviews new building and construction methods Efficiently and effectively handles complaints received.
• Answers questions, distributes forms and provides a variety of Information regarding city planning, zoning, and building codes, policies and procedures to property owners, citizens, architects, engineers, contractors, and others in person and over the telephone.
• Creates and maintains files, enters data into an automated record system and organizes manual files, maintains records, logs, and binders.
• Shall possess the ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and co-workers.
• Researches and compiles a variety of Information from various sources and prepares periodic and special reports and a variety of other technical documents. Conducts office, field, and photo research.
• Conducts Site reviews, evaluations of proposed projects and meets with the public and contractors Provides a variety of logistical support to the Development Services Department
• Learns, obtains, and maintains International Code Council and other pertinent certifications.
• Learns and participates in the design review process by reviewing plans and specifications for conformance with city codes; drives a motor vehicle to make on-site Visits for inspections of commercial, Industrial, and residential properties throughout the City.
• Investigates complaints regarding code compliance Issues verbal or written orders for correction of violations of the codes and ordinances and issues permits and citations in accordance with the code.
• Performs complex and complicated Inspections for compliance with housing, zoning, environmental health, nuisance and abatement codes, regulations, and ordinances to ensure conformance with approved plans and code requirements.
• Inspects for compliance with building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and the Code of Ordinances, reviews plans.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a license as a Texas State Plumbing Inspector and maintain said license; or obtain within SIX months. • Must have a certification as a residential ICC combination inspector and maintain said certification. • Must have a certification as a commercial ICC combination Inspector and maintain said certification. • High school diploma or GED, or business or vocational school training in construction or craft trades, or with a bachelor's degree in a related field planning, geography, law enforcement, construction, architecture, engineering preferred or any combination of experience, education or training that will produce the desired qualifications. • Five years' experience in construction and the technical aspects of inspection or planning preferred and three years' experience in supervisory or lead capacity preferred. • Must Obtain and Maintain Certification as a residential and commercial Plans Examiner from the ICC within one year. • Must have valid Texas Driver's License and driving record must meet or surpass guidelines as set forth by the City of Weatherford.

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Weatherford is a strong, progressive community of over 38,000 citizens, enjoying our small town feel with our big city amenities just outside of the Fort Worth Metroplex. We are expanding our team to continue our commitment and pride in our Strong Community philosophy as well as our inclusiveness and diversity.

Job Details

Category Development & Neighborhood Services Status Open Salary Building Official Starting Pay - $77,168.00 to $87,256.00 (DOQ) Full range Pay, Steps 1-15 $77,168.00 to $108,846.40 Posted May 28, 2025 2:38 PM Closing Open Until Filled

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Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

Salary:

Building Official Starting Pay - $77,168.00 to $87,256.00 (DOQ) Full range Pay, Steps 1-15 $77,168.00 to $108,846.40