Building Official Assistant

CITY OF WHARTON
BUILDING OFFICIAL ASSISTANT

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties
performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all
duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of highly responsible, confidential and complex secretarial and
administrative duties for the Building Official; to act as a liaison between Code Enforcement, the
Fire Department and other city departments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Building Official.
Exercises no supervision.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES--Essential and other
important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities:

. Perform administrative and clerical work for the Building Official; perform duties
related to issuance of permits, building inspections, filing, scheduling appointments, and
processing employee timesheets for payroll.

. Organize and maintain a records management program for the code enforcement and
building inspection activities.

. Participate and assist in the administration of the Building Official's activities; prepare
comprehensive administrative reports, and manuals.

. Answer questions and provide information to city staff and the public regarding
issuance of permits, building inspection procedures and policies; refer inquiries as
appropriate.

. Screen office and telephone callers; maintain schedules of office activities, meetings
and various events; coordinate activities with other city departments, the public and outside
agencies.

BUILDING OFFICIAL ASSISTANT FULL JOB DESCRIPTION