Building Inspector I-IV

City of Sugar Land•2700 Town Center Blvd Sugar Land, TX

3d•$51,022 - $85,585•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Building Inspector in the Planning and Development Services Department. This role involves conducting inspections of buildings during construction, alteration, or repair to ensure compliance with City building, electrical, and mechanical codes and ordinances. The Building Inspector will interact with the public, advise customers on existing codes, and provide code information. Responsibilities include maintaining an understanding of International Building Codes, National Electrical Code, NFPA, and other applicable state and local codes, completing inspection records and reports, and participating in the development of construction specifications, plans, and standards. Additionally, the role involves providing on-the-job training to other Building Inspectors. Regular on-site attendance is essential, and employees must be prepared to work as essential personnel during emergencies or disasters.

Requirements

Building Inspector I - Recruit: High school Diploma or GED required.
Building Inspector II: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a certified building inspector. Or 2 years combined experience as an inspector and related construction field experience, with primary experience focusing on building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical codes. Construction field experience required or completion of the Building Inspector I – Recruit program. State Plumbing Inspectors License and State Medical Gas Certification required. Residential Combo certification or Commercial Combo certification required. High school Diploma or GED required.
Building Inspector III: Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a certified building inspector. Or a combined 4 years as an inspector, plans examiner or related construction field experience, with primary experience focusing on building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical codes. Construction field experience is required. State Plumbing Inspectors License and State Medical Gas Certification required. Residential Combo certification or Commercial Combo certification required. High school Diploma or GED required.
Building Inspector IV: Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a certified building inspector. Or a combined 5 years as an inspector, plans examiner or related construction field experience, with primary experience focusing on building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical codes. Construction field experience is required. State Plumbing Inspectors License and State Medical Gas Certification required. Residential Combo certification or Commercial Combo certification required. High school Diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Construction field experience preferred for Building Inspector I - Recruit.
Municipal experience preferred for Building Inspector I - Recruit.
Municipal Experience Preferred for Building Inspector II.
Municipal experience preferred for Building Inspector III.
Municipal experience preferred for Building Inspector IV.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair to ensure compliance with City building, electrical and mechanical codes and ordinances.
Interact with and maintain good communications with the public.
Advise and consult customers on existing codes and ordinances pertaining to construction.
Provide customer with code information requested during or following inspection process.
Maintain an understanding of all International Building Codes, National Electrical, NFPA and other applicable state and local codes, standards or laws.
Complete all records and reports associated with building inspections.
Participate in the development of specifications, plans and standards pertaining to construction on behalf of the City.
Provide on-the-job training and/or assistance to other Building Inspectors on structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections.
Work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.

Benefits

City-subsidized health benefits
life and disability insurance
a variety of voluntary benefits
a robust pension plan with TMRS
down-to-earth casual environment and dress code
positive team-oriented culture
City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options
City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability
Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield
9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion
A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1
Paid sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City
You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan
Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment
On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness)
Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP
Eligible for certification pay ($46.15 per pay period for Commercial inspector certifications, $57.69 per pay period for Plans Examiner certifications).