Building Inspector
Listed on 2025-12-25
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Engineering
Building Services Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Civil Engineering -
Construction
Environmental/ Urban Planning, Civil Engineering
Overview
The City of University Park offers an exceptional opportunity for building professionals seeking meaningful impact, professional respect, and highly rewarding work.
Responsibilities- Perform inspections of residential and commercial projects for compliance with safety codes.
- Coordinate with contractors and citizens to ensure adherence to state and federal backflow prevention regulations.
- Provide guidance and information to contractors, citizens, and city staff regarding building codes and ordinances.
- Respond to inquiries and complaints related to non-compliance issues.
- Review applications, plans, specifications, and blueprints to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, and standards.
- Maintain inspection records and files and prepare reports.
- Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. - Experience:
3 years’ experience in the construction industry or as an inspector.
- ICBO, SBCCI, or ICC Building Inspector certification (required within twelve months if not currently held).
- Texas Plumbing Inspector license (required within 12 months if not currently held).
- Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Combination Dwelling, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, and Building Plan Examiner certifications.
- Comprehensive knowledge of building codes, city ordinances, and state/federal regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret technical materials, plans, and specifications.
- Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations to assess compliance with standards.
- Competence in using testing and measuring equipment.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with office equipment.
- Commitment to public service.
- Customer-focused with a collaborative, “can-do” attitude.
Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment with regular field visits to construction sites. Physical demands are sedentary in nature with prolonged sitting. Work may cause fatigue of eyes, fingers, and other facilities because of fairly continuous use of motor senses. Will be required to attend functions and meetings in other buildings and other sites. Requires moderate physical effort in carrying/moving up to 25 pounds.
Includes walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and driving a vehicle to building sites and city facilities.
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