Combination Inspector​/Building Inspector

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE

Responsibilities include inspecting a variety of buildings for compliance with building codes and other ordinances; maintaining detailed written records of inspections; responding to questions and complaints from the public, city staff, contractors, architects and engineers; preparing cases about dangerous structures to present to the Building and Standards Commission; studying code and ordinance changes, attending educational seminars, and staying current with construction trends and inspection procedural innovations.

Duties involve working both in an office environment and conducting on-site inspections.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus some college or vocational training in a related field.
• Two years of inspections or related experience required.
• Strong construction background in areas such as framing, electrical, plumbing or construction management may be accepted in lieu of inspections experience.
• For Building Inspector lower range, must primarily conduct electrical inspections (TDLR electrical license preferred).
• Must have, or obtain within a specified timeframe, International Building, Residential and Energy Conservation Code certifications and a valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
• To be hired as or advance to the higher pay range, must acquire within a specified timeframe a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector license, International Plumbing Code certification and other applicable licenses and certifications.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills are beneficial.

PAY GRADE GG17 / FULL PAY RANGE $25.45 - $35.88 PER HOUR ($52,944 - $74,640 ANNUALLY)

PAY GRADE GG20 / FULL PAY RANGE $29.47 - $41.52 PER HOUR ($61,308 - $86,376 ANNUALLY)