Katherine McKelvey, CBO
Chief Building Official at City of Weatherford- Claim this Profile
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Don Reece
Kathy is a reliable worker and when given an assignment she carried out that job well and complete. She is responsible and can take orders and can also be an incharge person too. She has taught and assisted in classes and did real and I would recommend her for a management job because she can and has managed people well.
Brett Dillon
Kathy is extremely knowledgeable in the area of construction and energy codes, and is a very good trainer as well. She has attended some of my trainings and I found her to be an excellent learner, bringing field experience to the group and communicating that knowledge to her fellow students. I give her 5 gold stars, 2 thumbs up and highly recommend her for her knowledge and work ethic.
Don Reece
Kathy is a reliable worker and when given an assignment she carried out that job well and complete. She is responsible and can take orders and can also be an incharge person too. She has taught and assisted in classes and did real and I would recommend her for a management job because she can and has managed people well.
Brett Dillon
Kathy is extremely knowledgeable in the area of construction and energy codes, and is a very good trainer as well. She has attended some of my trainings and I found her to be an excellent learner, bringing field experience to the group and communicating that knowledge to her fellow students. I give her 5 gold stars, 2 thumbs up and highly recommend her for her knowledge and work ethic.
Don Reece
Kathy is a reliable worker and when given an assignment she carried out that job well and complete. She is responsible and can take orders and can also be an incharge person too. She has taught and assisted in classes and did real and I would recommend her for a management job because she can and has managed people well.
Brett Dillon
Kathy is extremely knowledgeable in the area of construction and energy codes, and is a very good trainer as well. She has attended some of my trainings and I found her to be an excellent learner, bringing field experience to the group and communicating that knowledge to her fellow students. I give her 5 gold stars, 2 thumbs up and highly recommend her for her knowledge and work ethic.
Don Reece
Kathy is a reliable worker and when given an assignment she carried out that job well and complete. She is responsible and can take orders and can also be an incharge person too. She has taught and assisted in classes and did real and I would recommend her for a management job because she can and has managed people well.
Brett Dillon
Kathy is extremely knowledgeable in the area of construction and energy codes, and is a very good trainer as well. She has attended some of my trainings and I found her to be an excellent learner, bringing field experience to the group and communicating that knowledge to her fellow students. I give her 5 gold stars, 2 thumbs up and highly recommend her for her knowledge and work ethic.
Experience
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City of Weatherford
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Building Official
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Sep 2018 - Present
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City of Pearland, Texas
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Building Official
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2018
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Building Inspector
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
Perform inspections for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical for new construction, remodels and additions in residential and commercial construction. Certified in Residential Plans Exam, Residential Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, Plumbing Inspection, Residential Energy Inspection and Plans Exam, Commercial Energy Plans Exam, Commercial Energy Inspection.
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City of Baytown, TX
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Community Improvement Program Administrator
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
Manage and facilitate Multi-Family Inspection Program, Vacant Building Program, Substandard Structures Program and Sign Inspection Program for the City of Baytown. Develop and present programs relating to code enforcement and inspections. Develop procedures to and improve existing programs to perfect processes relating to code enforcement and construction inspections. Supervise Code Enforcement Officers and Building Inspectors. Assist Building Official in managing budget and accounting function for Inspections Division. Show less
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Code Enforcement Program Administrator
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2013
Manage and facilitate Multi-Family Inspection Program, Vacant Building Program, Substandard Structures Program and Sign Inspection Program for the City of Baytown. Develop and present programs relating to code enforcement and inspections. Develop procedures to and improve existing programs to perfect processes relating to code enforcement and construction inspections.
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Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Research Associate
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Sep 2007 - Nov 2010
* Analyze and compare several proposed residential and commercial energy code amendments * Provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions and to SECO * Develop web-accessed performance based code compliance calculator which can be used for reporting emissions reductions to the US EPA * Present training on the International Code Compliance Calculator IC3 * Present training on Residential and Commercial Provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code *Attend and participate in the International Code Council code development hearings *Attend and participate in the annual Department of Energy's Energy Codes Conferences *Provide and attend educational programs at the Clean Air Through Energy Efficiency (CATEE) hosted annually by the ESL Show less
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State of Texas
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Energy Code Ambassador
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2010
Assist local jurisdictions in an advisory role relating to energy efficiency construction standards and legislation. Provide feedback to SPEER regarding local energy efficiency construction practices and facilitate training regarding energy efficiency. Assist local jurisdictions in an advisory role relating to energy efficiency construction standards and legislation. Provide feedback to SPEER regarding local energy efficiency construction practices and facilitate training regarding energy efficiency.
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City of Fort Worth
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Residential Inspector
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Oct 2001 - Sep 2007
*Enforce the construction provisions required for residential one- and two-family construction according to Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Energy Codes utilized by the City of Fort Worth* Supervise a team of eighteen multi-trade Residential Inspectors* Manage supervisory responsibilities of Residential Inspection Staff including but not limited to payroll, evaluations, promotions, and assignments* Provide training in building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and energy codes and local amendments to city staff and to third party inspectors* Conduct special investigations and provide reports to city leaders involving residential impact due to disaster, improper construction practices, and economic impact* Manage emergency management of inspections and staff during events of disaster and emergency improvements* Provide testimony as expert witness and Deputy of the Building Official in legal proceedings involving residential construction * Manage Third Party Inspection 10% Follow-Up program for Residential Inspections Show less
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Residential Inspector
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Jan 2000 - Oct 2001
* Perform inspections on residential one- and two- family dwellings according to Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Energy Codes utilized by the City of Fort Worth.* Assist Chief Residential Inspector by creating daily reports and distributing inspection requests equally among Residential Inspection staff
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Sign Inspector
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May 1996 - Jan 2000
* Perform inspections for compliance with the City of Fort Worth Sign Code and Zoning Ordinance* Assist Chief Sign Inspector in preparing reports and correspondences with Department leaders
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Production Manager
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Oct 1993 - May 1996
Produce and process neon signs and architectural lighting. Responsible for recruiting wholesale work from larger sign companies, create patterns for glass benders, process payroll and timesheets, etc. Produce and process neon signs and architectural lighting. Responsible for recruiting wholesale work from larger sign companies, create patterns for glass benders, process payroll and timesheets, etc.
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Education
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Texas Wesleyan College
B.A, Art