Building Official

At Innovations Building Services LLC, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Building Official to join our team. As a key member of our Community Development Department, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with building codes and municipal ordinances, as well as applicable state and federal regulations related to construction and development.

• Conduct reviews and interpret construction plans and blueprints, including residential trade permits and new residential construction
• Oversee third-party review of commercial permit applications and coordinate reviews with other departments
• Prepare reports, documents, and correspondence relating to the building permits office
• Perform onsite residential building inspections for safety, code, and ordinance compliance
• Work closely with permit clerk/tech to coordinate and maintain accurate records of all inspections and plan reviews
• Communicate with contractors, builders, developers, and citizens during the plan approval and inspection processes
• Identify code violations, issue compliance letters and stop work orders, and prepare and file ordinance violation complaints
• Assist the public with the process for obtaining building permits, registering as a contractor, or meeting requirements for construction
• Record violations of state and local zoning and building codes and make re-inspections as required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in municipal residential building inspection and plan review
• Texas Plumbing Inspectors License from the State Board of Plumbing Examiners
• International Energy Code Certification
• Certifications from the International Code Council as a building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy code inspector or combination inspector

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)