Building Inspector

City of Corinth • Corinth, TX

3d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Inspects residential and commercial building construction and all building trades activities conducted under permits issued by the City; assures construction activities are in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Inspects building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction; approves work which conforms to City codes and zoning regulations; requires corrections to be made when deficiencies are discovered; coordinates inspection work with other departments and agencies. Reviews plans and specifications of projects to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection; performs field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used. Verifies quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates and applicable codes and regulations; notes deficiencies and deviations from plans; interprets regulations, and issues citations, notices of violation, and stop work orders within scope of authority. Maintains communications with developers and builders on construction and inspection projects; analyzes practices, identifies problems, and recommends improvements; maintains and updates inspection records, project documentation and Department files. Refers serious problems and disagreements in compliance issues to City Building Official. Answers inquiries and assists customers with application process, compliance issues, permit review, codes and code enforcement, and other City standards and regulations. Responds to requests for information; provides technical information and assistance to City staff as authorized; provides assistance to the public within scope of authority. May conduct safety and environmental inspections and investigations for City code compliance. Maintains and updates files and records related to inspection and enforcement activities. Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City. Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved. Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work effectively. Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• five year’s journeyman/foreman-level experience in building trades, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installation
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
• State certification as a Plumbing Inspector is required within one year of hire
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of the construction industry and building trades
• Knowledge of Methods and techniques of inspecting a variety of buildings and evaluating technical compliance
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspection
• Knowledge of Applicable Federal and state laws, statutes, and standards, including UniformBuilding and Fire Codes, National Electric Code, Texas Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and related City codes and regulations
• Knowledge of Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction areas
• Knowledge of General principles of planning & zoning and records management
• Knowledge of Customer service standards and protocols
• Skill in Applying technical knowledge of building trades work and using sound inspection methods to determine workmanship and materials quality, and detect deviations from plans, specifications, and standard installation practices
• Skill in Interpreting and applying building and safety standards, state and Federal regulations, department standards and City codes and policies
• Skill in Understanding and interpreting building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and zoning regulations
• Skill in Making independent decisions while working in the field, analyzing situations accurately, and following established procedures
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, contractors, other development agencies and the general public
• Skill in Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software
• Skill in Effective communication, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in construction inspection is preferred.
• International Code Council (ICC) Combination Inspector certification is preferred; incumbent may be required to obtain additional technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential and commercial building construction and all building trades activities conducted under permits issued by the City
• assures construction activities are in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations
• Inspects building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction
• approves work which conforms to City codes and zoning regulations
• requires corrections to be made when deficiencies are discovered
• coordinates inspection work with other departments and agencies
• Reviews plans and specifications of projects to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection
• performs field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used
• Verifies quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates and applicable codes and regulations
• notes deficiencies and deviations from plans
• interprets regulations, and issues citations, notices of violation, and stop work orders within scope of authority
• Maintains communications with developers and builders on construction and inspection projects
• analyzes practices, identifies problems, and recommends improvements
• maintains and updates inspection records, project documentation and Department files
• Refers serious problems and disagreements in compliance issues to City Building Official
• Answers inquiries and assists customers with application process, compliance issues, permit review, codes and code enforcement, and other City standards and regulations
• Responds to requests for information
• provides technical information and assistance to City staff as authorized
• provides assistance to the public within scope of authority
• May conduct safety and environmental inspections and investigations for City code compliance
• Maintains and updates files and records related to inspection and enforcement activities
• Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved
• Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work effectively
• Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED