ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - PUBLIC WORKS (EXE LEV) - City Building Official

Overview
Houston Permitting Center's Building Code Enforcement Branch administers & enforces over 400 permit types for the City of Houston and its jurisdictions, annually reviews over 65,000 commercial & residential plans, and performs over 800,000 inspections annually related to permitting & regulatory operations. All 400+ members of the Building Code Enforcement Branch are service providers committed to safe & sustainable development through the permitting and regulation of public and private construction.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Building Official to join our team. The Building Official will be responsible for overseeing and enforcing building codes, regulations, and standards to ensure the safety, integrity, and compliance of all construction projects within our jurisdiction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of the Houston Permitting Center, the Building Official is responsible for overseeing and enforcing building codes, regulations, and standards to ensure the safety, integrity, and compliance of all construction projects within the jurisdiction. The position will provide daily oversight and guidance to the Building Code Enforcement Branch related to plan review, on-site inspections, permit issuance, and addressing code violations.

The Building Official will also oversee the evaluation and development of new Construction Codes with input from local groups, interpret national codes and local amendments in execution of permitting and construction, and oversee investigations of unpermitted work and occupancy issues. As the Building Official, you'll play a pivotal role in providing oversight and direction to multiple teams, guiding them in the development and execution of key goals, objectives, and results. You'll lead efforts to foster collaboration both within our service line and across departments, ensuring seamless cooperation and coordination. Additionally, you'll spearhead the development of innovative programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing service levels and maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity.

EDUCATIONAL
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline would normally be obtained through a formal 4-year degree from a college or university and a professional certification/licensing is required.

EXPERIENCE
More than ten years of experience is required.