Building Inspector

$24.60 - $29.52 per hour

• Inspects residential and commercial building construction and all building trades activities conducted under permits issued by the City; assures construction activities are in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Inspects building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction; approves work which conforms to City codes and zoning regulations; requires corrections to be made when deficiencies are discovered; coordinates inspection work with other departments and agencies.
• Reviews plans and specifications of projects to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection; performs field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used.
• Verifies quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates and applicable codes and regulations; notes deficiencies and deviations from plans; interprets regulations, and issues citations, notices of violation, and stop work orders within scope of authority.
• Maintains communications with developers and builders on construction and inspection projects; analyzes practices, identifies problems, and recommends improvements; maintains and updates inspection records, project documentation and Department files.
• Refers serious problems and disagreements in compliance issues to City Building Official.
• Answers inquiries and assists customers with application process, compliance issues, permit review, codes and code enforcement, and other City standards and regulations.
• Responds to requests for information; provides technical information and assistance to City staff as authorized; provides assistance to the public within scope of authority.
• May conduct safety and environmental inspections and investigations for City code compliance.
• Maintains and updates files and records related to inspection and enforcement activities.
• Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work effectively.
• Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND five year’s journeyman/foreman-level experience in building trades, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installation; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Work experience in construction inspection is preferred.

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• State certification as a Plumbing Inspector is required within one year of hire.
• International Code Council (ICC) Combination Inspector certification is preferred; incumbent may be required to obtain additional technical certifications.

• City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of the construction industry and building trades.
• Methods and techniques of inspecting a variety of buildings and evaluating technical compliance.
• Principles and practices of building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspection.
• Applicable Federal and state laws, statutes, and standards, including Uniform Building and Fire Codes, National Electric Code, Texas Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and related City codes and regulations.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction areas.
• General principles of planning & zoning and records management.
• Customer service standards and protocols.

• Applying technical knowledge of building trades work and using sound inspection methods to determine workmanship and materials quality, and detect deviations from plans, specifications, and standard installation practices.
• Interpreting and applying building and safety standards, state and Federal regulations, department standards and City codes and policies.
• Understanding and interpreting building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and zoning regulations.
• Making independent decisions while working in the field, analyzing situations accurately, and following established procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, contractors, other development agencies and the general public.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.

• Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather; light physical demands, frequent climbing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs.