Building Inspector

• Reviews and/or inspects plans, drawings, and electrical installations to ensure compliance with codes;
• Prepares inspection and defect reports as necessary;
• Reviews and/or inspects plans for and actual plumbing and mechanical installations during all stages of construction;
• Reviews and/or inspects all aspects of building construction to ensure compliance with city codes (building, zoning, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, sign, disability accessibility, floodplain, garage sales, etc.);
• Inspects gas pipes and fittings for leaks and proper pressure;
• Inspects plumbing installations, signs, and gas pipes to ensure compliance with codes;
• Performs inspections of building construction procedures, including evaluating slab adequacy;
• Performs code compliance inspections for change of business operations on existing buildings;
• Performs inspections for compliance with ADA for buildings, access, driveways and sidewalks;
• Maintains current knowledge of National Electrical Code and regulations, applicable plumbing, mechanical, and building codes;
• Investigates prolonged interruptions of existing utility services, including evaluations of need for repair and answering customer inquiries regarding same;
• Responds to technical inquiries from outside agencies, customers, contractors, and other city employees regarding various permit, utility, and inspection issues;
• Observes all safety rules and procedures; and

Performs such other duties as may be required.

• Sufficient technical knowledge to: conduct inspections of building construction, plumbing, electrical systems, framing, foundation, and heating and air conditioning systems, including any necessary licenses or certificates.
• Skill in: all aspects of the building trades.
• Demonstrated mental ability to: tolerate working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Physical ability to: bend, stoop, climb, and crawl; lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to: learn specific city building code requirements; read detailed plans and blueprints to determine compliance with city requirements; detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all other city departments, city officials, other officials in the public and private sectors, and the general public; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record

• High school graduation, or its equivalent, sufficient technical training to conduct code enforcement inspections, plus at least five years of experience in a building trade which included reading and interpreting blueprints (directly relevant trade school may be substituted for up to two years of experience);
• or sufficient education to read and write well and sufficient technical training to conduct code inspections, plus at least seven years of experience in a building trade which included reading and interpreting blueprints (directly relevant trade school may be substituted for up to two years of experience.

International Code Council - Residential & Commercial Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Energy Inspector,Texas State Plumber License; or the ability to obtain one or more within one (1) year; and State of Texas Class C (operator) driver's license or available alternate means of transportation.

- Salary is $27.70/hour

- Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

- The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)

* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.