Deputy Building Official

Job Posting Title: Deputy Building Official ---- Hiring Department: Campus Operations and Planning ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Deputy Building Official to serve in the Office of Building Compliance within the Operational Safety and Compliance Department. If you have experienced working in construction projects within a university and/or hospital campus setting and want to be a member of a team that oversees the design and construction of new building construction and the renovation of existing building to ensure compliance with codes and UT Austin’s design and construction standards, we encourage you to apply. If you are interested in a position that is critical to advance UT Austin's education, research, and public service missions, we invite you to apply. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities. Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose The Campus Deputy Building Official reports to the University of Texas at Austin Building Official within the Office of Building Compliance. The Building Official roles and responsibilities are specified in Handbook of Operating Procedures 8-1130: Oversight of Campus Construction and Building Occupancy. The Building Official is the Authority Having Jurisdiction for building codes or associated regulations that are not already administered by another campus group, and provides code review and interpretation for construction projects ensuring code requirements and Design and Construction Standards are met. The Deputy Building Official will perform the duties of the Building Official when the Building Official is not available. The Deputy Building Official shall lead and manage the team of code inspectors and develop and maintain the inspection processes required for issuing certificates of occupancy for construction projects. Responsibilities Building Inspections: Develops and manages code inspection programs for the construction and renovation projects at the University of Texas at Austin campus buildings as specified in applicable university policies and procedures. This includes direct management and supervision of code inspectors and oversight and selection of contracted code inspection services. The Deputy Building Official will oversee and manage program for code inspection reporting and the maintenance of code inspection documentation. Permits and Certificates of Occupancy: This position shall assist the Building Official in the development and maintenance of a permit process including demolition permits, and permits for start of renovation, and new construction. This position will also assist the Building Official in the development and maintenance process for certificates of occupancy including temporary certificates and final certificates. Deputy Building Official will assume responsibilities for issuance of permits in Building Official's absence. Team Development and Leadership - Mentor and manage team of construction code inspectors, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment. Lead the hiring of staff, define performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth through training and development opportunities. Coordination with AHJs for Code Inspections: The Deputy Building Official is responsible for coordination with other UT reviewers and inspectors that provide code compliance on construction projects, including, but not limited to, Fire Prevention Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Utilities and Energy Management, Facilities Services, and Enterprise Technology. License and Certifications: Ensure code inspection team maintains required licenses and certifications required for position. Develop training and development program for code inspection staff. Review and approve contracted inspectors based on required certifications and experience. Review and stay current on all applicable codes, federal and state statutes, regulatory requirements, and policy with regard to project and construction related items. Follow all University and departmental safety policies and procedures, take required safety and developmental training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents.