Building Inspector / Combination Building Inspector

City of Goldsboro•Georgetown, TX

13h•$25 - $34

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Inspects residential and commercial structures to ensure building codes compliance for all phases of the residential and commercial construction process. Areas of responsibility include blueprint reading for residential plan review, issuing permits, and blueprint reading for code compliance in the field for residential and commercial, and industrial projects. Ensures completion of development construction in an integrative fashion. Applicants should submit a resume & cover letter. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Requirements

Building Inspector – High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of full-time experience as a Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Combination Building Inspector – High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of full-time experience as a Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Internet browsers and email – Desktop and Portable devices, i.e. iPad
Level, transit, city vehicle, GPS equipment, computer, radio, handheld tools
Skill in: Providing excellent customer service through telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face interactions.
Coordinating multiple tasks, obligations, and deadlines.
Meeting deadlines and following up on action items.
Use of various office machines: computers, mobile devices, fax machines, multi-line phones, printers/copiers, etc.
Safely operating a motor vehicle in construction environments.
Reading contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications.
Basic mathematics – algebra and geometry.
Interpreting policies and procedures.
Understanding city ordinances, policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
Sound knowledge of model codes and state and federal laws governing building construction.
Building Inspector: Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
Texas State Plumbing Inspector License within eighteen (18) months of employment.
Energy Inspector Certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
Combination Building Inspector: All requirements of the Building Inspector.
International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical Inspector (Commercial or Residential).
ICC Electrical Inspector (Commercial or Residential).
International Residential Code (IRC) Certified Inspector.

Responsibilities

Inspects residential, commercial, and industrial structures for compliance with all adopted building codes, floodplain and Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements.
Provides code interpretations, code enforcement for floodplain management and UDC.
Issues permits, calculates fees and completes inspection reports.
Project coordinator for commercial projects.
Performs certificate of occupancy inspections for new and existing commercial projects with Fire Services and Planning and Development.
Ensures water meters are installed at the correct address and checks for damage to the meter as part of the seamless customer service process.
Examines residential, commercial and site development plans for building codes, zoning and subdivision regulation requirements in field for code compliance of structures and the development process.
Reviews new residential plans and commercial plans when needed.
Reviews residential remodels, additions, decks and swimming pool permit applications.
Answers questions for customers and other departments in the city concerning the permits, inspections and fees.
Prepares inspection reports and maintains files, including paper file purging, and reports inspection findings to other agencies for utility approval and connections.
Represents the Inspection Services Department with Legal Services, City Boards, Commissions, and Municipal and District Court as necessary.
Provides assistance for input into code ordinance revisions, amendments and new product information for alternate materials and methods for adopted codes.
Assists with training as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.