Calling all architects, engineers, contractors, vets, and social workers: The City of San Antonio needs you to shape up its skyline and safe-keep its structures. The city's Building Standards Board (BSB) is on the lookout for qualified individuals to fill several vacant seats. That's right, this is your chance to make a tangible difference in the way your city looks and lives.
If you've got the chops to critically examine what makes for a dangerous building, or better yet, know how to turn old gems into new jewels through adaptive reuse, then you might just be what San Antonio is desperately seeking. But you've got to act fast to apply—your window closes on Friday, May 3. Dust off that resume and get ready to possibly join the Thursday brigade of problem solvers, meeting weekly at 9 a.m. to sort out who's playing fast and loose with the San Antonio Property Maintenance Code (SAPMC).
The BSB doesn't just sit around making small talk, oh no. They get down to the nitty-gritty of addressing cases related to dangerous structures and violations of the SAPMC. Plus, they're the ones that property owners have to sweet talk if they want to appeal those pesky Notices of Violation or grapple with summary abatements. Simply put, they're the judge and jury when it comes to interpretations, intentions, and application of the city's building codes. Imagine being part of that power panel?
You think you've got what it takes? Your expertise as an architect or engineer, especially if you've been around the block dealing with historic buildings, should come in handy. And guess what, general contractors aren’t left out either. If you've to truly make a constructive impact, San Antonio's BSB might be your platform. Veterans and social workers—your unique perspectives are more than welcome, too. As long as you've got a head for strictly applying the rules and a heart for your community, you’re urged to step forward.
All the action happens at the Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop Center), stationed at 1901 S. Alamo St., 78204. Think you're boardroom material? Find out more details and apply by visiting the official call for applicants. San Antonio is counting on its citizens to build a safer, more beautiful city. Don’t sit this one out.
