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• $35.

38 Per hour Chief Building Official

PALESTINE

• CITY OF

Occupation:

Construction and Building Inspectors

Location:

PALESTINE, TX

• 75801-2733

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/17/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/26/2026

Expires:

09/16/2026 Job #: 17056208 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 60 Month(s) DL Required Language English, Very Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Help for .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. (This list of tasks is

ILLUSTRATIVE

ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Reviews construction blueprints, plans and drawings for commercial, public, private and residential construction, additions, and/or remodeling projects; interprets codes relating to building engineering, zoning, governmental regulations, Life Safety and other areas; prepares a variety of reports, documents and correspondence relating to building permits and code compliance; conducts periodic on-site inspections; determines compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and other applicable codes and ordinances.

• Works with contractors and others to resolve problems; provides direction and assistance to contractors; identifies code violations; issues letters to alleged violators and stop work orders to ensure enforcement of code requirements; as required, prepares and files ordinance violation complaints; testifies in court; works with various Boards regarding requests for variances and other requests; participates as staff representative.

 

• Knowledge of applicable local, state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, regulations, ordinances, building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, electrical and other relevant building codes, City of Palestine policies and procedures, and other governing documents.
• Knowledge of the principles of the building industry including residential, retail, commercial, and industrial requirements.
• Knowledge of court process and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles of records and file management.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of building, site plan and review.
• Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying statutes, rules, codes, ordinances and related policies and procedures.
• Skill in reading blueprints, drawings, schematics and other architectural/construction documents.
• Skill in supervising staff; ability to evaluate staff and provide feedback on a daily basis.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other city departments, contractors, vendors, the general public and others having business with the city.
• Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

OTHER IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to review and assess substandard structures, and present cases to the Building and Standards Commission.
• Correspond with owners of the substandard structures, per ordinance requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a high school diploma or GED AND five years of progressively responsible experience in the building trades involving plans review and evaluations, electrical, plumbing, concrete installation and/or repair or closely related responsibilities.

OTHER ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Past experience in performing Residential and Commercial Building Inspections and Plan Review for a municipality.
• Detailed knowledge of the State Plumbing Law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be exposed to dangerous machinery, hazardous chemicals, potential physical harm and/or exposure to extreme weather conditions.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Must be willing and capable of completing all required courses and classes for certification requirements. Must possess a Valid Texas motor vehicle driver license.

Must have the following certifications:

• ICC Plan Examiner Certification
• TSBPE Plumbing Inspector License
• ICC Building Inspector Certification
• Certified Building Official Certification, or the ability to obtain this within one year.