Chief Building Official

Building a Safer Mansfield—One Inspection at a Time!

Under general direction, coordinate and supervise the activities of building, plumbing, electrical, and general inspectors, and administrative staff of the Building Safety Department. Furnish technical assistance to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Construction Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Maintain records related to building inspections. Prepare periodic reports on the status of building activities, and do related work as required. Subject to administrative direction and review by the Executive Director of Planning and Development Services.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Direct, assign, monitor, and evaluate the work of employees to accomplish departmental objectives.
• Direct the enforcement of all provisions of the City Building Code concerning the mode or manner of construction and materials to be used in the erection, addition to, repair, etc., of all buildings and structures.
• Direct the activities pertaining to review of plans and specifications, issuance of permits, computation and collection of permit fees, on-site unofficial records on all construction, registered contractors, inspections, fees collected, notices, and orders issued.
• Direct the investigation of complaints and the enforcement of violations of the building codes.
• Assist applicants and staff in modification of plans to achieve conformance to zoning and construction codes.
• Assist in providing technical advice to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Construction Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
• Review and recommend updates and amendments to the codes and present such recommendations to the City Council and City management.
• Attend Development Review Committee Meetings and represent the City regarding Building Safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in the review and coordination of the design, construction and/or remodeling of existing and proposed city facilities, as assigned. 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interpret building codes violations and oversee enforcement.
• Ability to interpret building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes and ordinances.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Ability to estimate cost involved in construction projects.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in analyzing and evaluating major projects, policies, and procedures in order to develop recommendations for improvements relative to construction codes.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state and national codes and ordinances.
• Promptly and tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from citizens and contractors.
• Ability to organize work for appropriate and timely completion. 
• Knowledge of proper construction methods in building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture or related field preferred, additional related construction experience may be substituted for formal undergraduate education. 
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• ICC Certified Building Official required. 
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license required.
• Seven (7) years of experience in the enforcement of building codes for a municipality.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience within a municipal inspections department.

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Additional training or experience in related field.
• Plumbing Inspector’s License Issued by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

1. The physical activity of this position 

• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. 
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. 
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The physical requirements of this position

• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. 

• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.