Combination Inspector; Permits and Inspections

• Base Pay $56,062.00 / Year
• Job Category Building Permits & Inspections, Inspector
• Employee Type Full Time Non-exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking: A combination inspector to join our team and inspect structures, installations and systems at residential and commercial buildings and construction sites, in all stages of construction, to assure compliance with applicable state and local regulations and standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting residential and commercial building project plumbing, electrical and or mechanical systems built, altered, or repaired to assure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection.
• Performing field inspections to examine and evaluate the plumbing, electrical/mechanical work performed and materials used; verifying quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates and applicable codes and regulations.
• Noting deficiencies and deviations from plans; referring serious problems and disagreements in interpretation to supervisor.
• Interpreting City International Codes and safety codes and issuing notices of violation; maintaining communications with developers and builders on commercial and residential inspection projects.
• Maintaining and updating inspection records, project documentation and project files.
• Providing customer service; answering questions and concerns related to City adopted codes and safety codes and other requirements by ordinance.
• Investigating citizen complaints and coordinating effective resolution of conflicts and disagreements; interpreting, applying and explaining City codes and regulations.
• Responding to requests for information; providing technical information to City staff as authorized; providing assistance to the public within scope of authority.
• Hours:
  
  Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Interpreting and applying statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations.
• Interpreting building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and zoning regulations, and comparing them with engineering drawings, plans, maps and specifications.
• Detecting deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Performing building inspections for compliance with building and safety codes.
• Organizing and managing technical records.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, construction professionals, other agencies and the general public.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.

High school diploma or equivalent; and two year's journeyman/foreman-level in plumbing and electrical or mechanical or installation experience in general construction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Must be able to obtain a Plumbing Inspector License from Texas…