Position Summary

Inspects new and existing buildings and structures to enforce compliance to construction, grading and zoning laws, approved plans, specifications, and standards.

Essential Functions

• Inspects residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings during and after construction to ensure that building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical components meet provisions of construction, grading, zoning and safety laws, and approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to persons responsible for conformance; interprets legal requirements, and recommends compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers, and owners.
• Keeps inspection records and prepares reports for use by administrative and judicial authorities.
• Investigates complaints on violations; responds to complaints; provides information and answers questions as needed.
• Studies and remains current on construction codes and ordinances in effect.
• May conduct surveys of existing buildings to determine lack of prescribed maintenance, housing violations, or hazardous conditions.
• May review requests for and issue building permits.
• May assist or fill in for other inspectors (Plumbing/Electrical/Building) as required.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• One year of building inspections or utility inspections experience OR three years of experience in the construction field.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of construction trades, ordinances, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with builders, contractors, owners, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively handle sensitive situations requiring courtesy, persuasion, and tact.
• Ability to handle confidential matters in a responsible manner.
• Ability to read and understand applicable ordinances, laws and regulations affecting all methods, equipment and materials used.
• Ability to walk/move about on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to walk for up to 45 minutes at a time; ability to stand for up to 45 minutes at a time; ability to sit for up to 60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and to bend, stoop, and kneel as required.
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces as high as only 36 inches.
• Ability to use tape measures, plumber's level, screwdriver and other measuring devices/tools required to perform essential functions.
• Ability to prioritize and organize assignments in order to produce efficient results.
• Ability to provide tactful responses to inquiries from the public, other departments or external agencies.

Skills:

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferences:

• Experience in electrical inspections and/or plumbing inspections preferred.
• International Code Council Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner and ICC Residential Building Inspector certif cation preferred.
• International Code Council certification in the Building, Mechanical, or Plumbing area preferred.
• Valid Plumbing Inspector license with the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiner's preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical exam and functional capacity test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
  • An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• Must hold valid Plumbing Inspector license with the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiner's or ability to test for license within 9 months of hire. Must hold license within 12 months of hire.

Work Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm, Friday 7:30-11:30am.