BUILDING EXECUTIVE SEARCH OFFICIAL PROVIDED BY City of Katy, Texas Population 19,692 Size 15.5 square miles THE COMMUNITY The City of Katy, Texas, is known for its rich traditions, unique heritage, and unmatched community pride. Many diverse people call Katy home, transfixed by its small-town charm with big city convenience. Young professionals, growing families, retired seniors, business owners, and more are attracted Harris County to Katy’s high quality of life, beautiful neighborhoods, master-planned communities, and abundant green space for parks and recreation. Located just 30 miles west of Houston, Katy serves as a hub for Harris, Waller, and Fort Bend counties, with a combined population of over 300,000. Katy is proactive in economic development creating a business-friendly environment that benefits both entrepreneurs and large companies. One of the major economic development projects underway is the Katy Boardwalk District, which is the City’s newest lakefront destination with a full-service conference center hotel, luxury loft residences, 155,00 square feet of retail, dining, and Annual Growth Trend entertainment space, and 60,000 square feet of office space expected to be 3% completed in 2023. This is all anchored by a newly constructed 90-acre lake and nature preserve. History buffs enjoy visiting the historic Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Depot, which serves as a museum that displays original elements of how it operated as a passenger rail service until 1957, as well as an Information and Tourist Center. The Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum features vintage farming Median Household Income equipment and artifacts from Katy’s agricultural and pioneering history, along $77,731 with old photographs and fascinating antiques. Visit Katy Heritage Homes, established in 2003 by the City of Katy and the Katy Heritage Society, where you can see restored historic buildings and beautiful landscaping. The Katy’s Veterans Memorial Museum is a first-class military exhibit that encompasses every foreign conflict involving the U.S. Residents and visitors enjoy the many entertainment and cultural options available in Katy, from the Katy Mills Mall with over 175 stores of high- fashion, dining, and entertainment, to the 43-acre Typhoon Texas water park, Average Home Value home of world-class rides and attractions. Relax in the City’s many parks, $192,300 2 Katy, Texas - Building Official THE COMMUNITY continued including the 14-acre, off-leash dog park, complete with a dog agility course; the Katy City Park Sports Pavilion, featuring two baseball fields, two softball fields, a multipurpose field, a three-court basketball pavilion, six ADA accessible tennis courts, and picnic tables; the award-winning Katy Play Station and Pavilion, which is the largest innovative playground for multiple-impaired and profoundly deaf children; the Katy Arboretum that is educational and a beautiful place to unwind; and Woodsland Park, a peaceful atmosphere to play that features a covered basketball pavilion, playground, and outdoor pavilion with barbecue pit. Katy offers many events throughout the year, including the Katy Half Marathon, the Katy ISD FFA Livestock Show and Rodeo, Katy Market Days, Folk Life Festival, Wild West Brewfest, Katy Freedom Celebration, Katy Rice Festival, and the Katy Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival. Katy Independent Colleges & Universities Major Employers School District The University of Houston Katy ISD A+ rating at Katy Shell Exploration & Production Ranks among the top school Houston Community College BP North America districts in the country – second Lonestar College Katy Mills in Houston; No. 15 in Texas in Niche’s 2021 Best School Academy Sports + Outdoors Districts Igloo 74 campuses Amazon Enrollment of 85,000 Grades Pre-K through 12 Private and Medical Facilities Parochial Schools Memorial Herman Katy Hospital Aristoi Classical Academy Houston Methodist West Mirus Academy Texas Children’s West Faith West Academy 3 Katy, Texas - Building Official Number of Employees FY 2021 budget Ad Valorem Tax Rate 250 $48.9 million $0.44717 per $100 of valuation GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATION The City of Katy operates under a home rule charter with a council-manager form of government. The City Council comprises a Mayor and five Council Members who serve three-year terms, with two consecutive term limits. The Fire Chief and Police Chief report to the Mayor. The City Council appoints a professional City Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization. Byron Hebert has served as City Administrator since April 2014 and previously served as Katy’s Finance Director from 2000 to 2014. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from McNeese State University, and an MBA from the University of Houston. 4 Katy, Texas - Building Official ABOUT THE POSITION The Building Official monitors, implements, and enforces all applicable regulatory guidelines, as well as federal, state, and local ordinances pertaining to building and related codes. The position oversees the City’s inspection and permitting activities and floodplain management. Part of the Public Works Department, the Building Official reports directly to the Public Works Director. Primary responsibilities include: • Oversees the building permitting function, including application, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, inspections, and occupancy • Provides technical building code assistance to City Council, boards and commissions, contractors, developers, and residents • Serves as plans examiner/inspector and reviews proposed subdivisions for code compliance; reviews and approves all residential plans and sign permit applications • Administers, interprets, and enforces a variety of building and environmental codes • Develops and administers the division’s annual budget • Responds and resolves complex and sensitive customer service needs • Participates in City-wide emergency response as needed • Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates departmental personnel and provides/coordinates staff training Vision “Katy, Texas is a community rich in traditions with a heritage of small-town charm. We are focused on strategic economic growth with a commitment to fiscal responsibility and sustainability.” Mission “Our mission is to protect the overall quality of life for our citizens by providing excellence in public safety, economic growth, and community services.” Core Values Family/Community/Service, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability/Integrity, Fiscal Responsibility, and Professionalism. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES The new Building Official will play a key role in evaluating and implementing an updated inspection software program. Streamlining operations and ensuring consistency among inspectors will be a high priority for the incoming Building Inspector. Quality development within Katy is very important to the City Council and the Building Official will keep administration informed about issues that are brought to their attention by developers or community members. 5 Katy, Texas - Building Official IDEAL CANDIDATE The City of Katy desires a respectful and responsive Building Official who will serve as a role model for the department/division staff. Delivering exceptional customer service is critical. The successful candidate will have superb communication skills and be able to engage with a variety of audiences at various levels of understanding relating to the nuances and technical aspects of the building code field. The ideal candidate will foster a team environment and appreciate the opportunities to engage with citizens and mentor field inspectors. City of Katy – Your Hometown EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE This position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction administration, engineering, architecture, or a related field. At least 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection, code enforcement, plan review, and/or construction experience, including five years of supervisory responsibility is also required. Candidates must have International Building Code or International Residential Code certification, ICC Certified Building Official certification, and a valid driver’s license. Certificates in ICC Electrical Examiner, ICC Mechanical Inspector, ICC Plans Examiner, or ICC C.B.O. are preferred. 6 Katy, Texas - Building Official COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The City of Katy offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid leave, and life insurance. The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 7% employee deposit rate with a municipal matching ratio of 2:1 and vesting at five years. An optional 457 Plan and IRA are available. APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply online: http://bit.ly/SGROpenRecruitments For more information on this position contact: Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President [email protected] 325-660-4208 The City of Katy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check. RESOURCES SOCIAL MEDIA City of Katy cityofkaty.com Katy Economic Development katyedc.org Katy Chamber of Commerce katychamber.com Katy Convention and Tourism Bureau cityofkaty.com/government/boards-commissions/convention-tourism-bureau Katy Parks and Recreation Department cityofkaty.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation 7 Katy, Texas - Building Official.