Building Inspector

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Inspector ensures plans and construction for new and remodeled structures comply with safety codes, ADA requirements, and applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, and National Electrical Code requirements and construction standards. The role reviews plans and drawings and conducts inspections throughout construction, including inspections of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, and other building systems. The inspector prepares inspection and defect reports, evaluates code compliance and potential safety hazards, responds to technical inquiries, and investigates prolonged utility service interruptions. The position requires maintaining current code knowledge and required certifications, following safety procedures, and working with city departments, public officials, contractors, customers, and the general public.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, plus sufficient technical training to conduct code-enforcement inspections and at least five years of building-trade experience that included reading and interpreting blueprints; directly relevant trade school may substitute for up to two years of experience; alternatively, sufficient education to read and write well, sufficient technical training to conduct code inspections, and at least seven years of building-trade experience that included reading and interpreting blueprints, with directly relevant trade school substituting for up to two years of experience.
Technical knowledge sufficient to inspect building construction, plumbing, electrical systems, framing, foundations, and heating and air-conditioning systems, including any necessary licenses or certificates.
Skill in all aspects of the building trades.
Ability to learn city-specific building-code requirements; read detailed plans and blueprints; detect potential safety hazards through visual inspection; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with city departments, officials, public- and private-sector officials, and the public.
Mental ability to tolerate working at heights and in confined spaces.
Physical ability to bend, stoop, climb, crawl, and lift and maneuver up to 25 pounds.
Maintain required certifications and a Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a good driving record.
International Code Council Residential and Commercial Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, and Energy Inspector certifications, and a Texas State Plumber License, or the ability to obtain one or more within one year.
State of Texas Class C (operator) driver's license or available alternate means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Review and inspect plans, drawings, and electrical installations for code compliance; prepare inspection and defect reports as needed.
Review and inspect plans and plumbing and mechanical installations during all stages of construction.
Inspect building construction for compliance with city codes, including building, zoning, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, sign, accessibility, floodplain, and garage-sale requirements.
Inspect gas pipes and fittings for leaks and proper pressure.
Inspect plumbing installations, signs, and gas pipes for code compliance.
Inspect building construction procedures, including evaluating slab adequacy.
Conduct code-compliance inspections when business operations change in existing buildings.
Inspect buildings, access routes, driveways, and sidewalks for ADA compliance.
Maintain current knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable plumbing, mechanical, and building codes.
Investigate prolonged interruptions of existing utility services, evaluate repair needs, and respond to customer inquiries about them.
Respond to technical inquiries from outside agencies, customers, contractors, and city employees about permits, utilities, and inspections.
Observe safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties as required.