Senior Development Services Inspector; School Team - Mechanical

Job Title

Inspection and Enforcement Officer

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing inspection and enforcement work in securing and maintaining compliance with rules and regulations relative to an assigned section. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff. Work Location Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop) - 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX (78204) Work Hours 7:45 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Responds to citizen complaints regarding code violations related to the Historic Preservation Code and Certificates of Appropriateness, conservation districts approved by City Council and other related Unified Development Code regulations.
• Coordinates investigative and enforcement work with City staff and the City Attorney's Office for Boarding Home compliance with adopted regulations.
• Performs on-site inspections for compliance with new and existing requirements.
• Issues written orders for the correction of defects in material or workmanship and any other violation of codes and ordinances.
• Notifies contractors when codes violations are found and advises them on the necessary changes or actions that need to be taken to meet code requirements.
• Advises and provides information regarding procedures and follow-up actions.
• Prepares reports and recommendations showing results of daily inspections and recommends necessary changes and corrections noted from daily inspections.
• Prepares and maintains records of Inspectors' Licenses, permits issued, inspections performed, investigations conducted or complaints received.
• Assists with more complex inspections to ensure compliance with code requirements, which includes occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Conducts research and investigations within an assigned area.
• Implements personnel rules and standard operating procedures.
• Provides training, instruction, and functional supervision for assigned staff.
• Monitors field inspectors' work load, quality of work, plan checking abilities, daily inspection reports, investigation reports, vehicle, and overall work performance.
• Assists the Inspections Supervisor with the administration of all phases of the programs and assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Six (6) years of inspection or technical experience in one of the five trades (Building, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Signs).
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• Tree and Landscape Division:
  Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in tree surveying, tree preservation care to include: tree pruning, tree planting, tree treatment applications, consultation, landscaping, and/or inspections.
• Building:
  Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector within one (1) year of employment.
• Electrical:
  Valid Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician. License issued by the City of San Antonio or State of Texas. Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) certification as an Electrical Inspector within on (1) year of employment.
• Signs:
  Six (6) years of experience in building or electrical constructions, sign installations or public works projects. Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) certification as a San Antonio Commercial Sign Operator and a San Antonio Billboard Operator within one (1) year of employment.
• HVAC:
  Master or Technician license issued by the City of San Antonio or State of Texas. Must obtain International Code Council (ICC certification as a Mechanical Inspector within one (1) year of employment.
• Plumbing:
  Valid Master Plumber or Journeyman Level Plumber's License issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Must obtain State license as a plumbing inspector within six (6) months of employment. Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plumbing Inspector within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Or State License as a Plumbing Inspector. Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plumbing Inspector within (18) months of employment.

• Knowledge of City Historic Preservation and Urban Design codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for the review of applicable plans and the issuance of permits.
• Knowledge of various materials and practices used in respective area of expertise.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Skill in interpreting and applying pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Skill in conducting research to identify property owners and other responsible parties when a violation occurs.
• Skill in responding to inquiries and concerns from the public, City staff,…