Combination Building Inspector

City of Grand Prairie • Grand Prairie, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position you will inspect new and existing structures for compliance with the latest adopted codes and ordinances to safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare within the built environment. This includes but is not limited to conducting inspections in the following disciplines: Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural. This is accomplished by performing field “Site” inspections; documenting inspections; investigating compliance concerns; administers and interprets applicable sections of adopted codes and ordinances. Other duties include driving to job sites; writing field reports; and interacting and providing customer service to all affected parties including but not limited to citizens, contractors, builders, developers, owners, and other city employees.

Requirements

• Valid Class C Driver's License required.
• State Plumbing Inspector’s License is required or must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
• Upon being hired, it is the employee’s responsibility to obtain at least one (1) ICC certification within 1 year.
• And the “Combination Residential Inspector” certification (including the P1, M1, B1 and E1) within a two (2) year time.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference given to Candidates with applicable ICC Certifications.
• Applicable Commercial ICC certifications
• Professional licenses with the state of Texas as a Journeyman Plumber or Electrician
• Master Plumber or Electrician
• HVAC certification
• Professional license such as an Architect or Engineer
• More than 10 years’ experience as a qualifying Building inspector.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections for new and existing residences, commercial, multi-family projects and all associated structures as part of construction projects to ensure work done is in compliance with adopted codes and ordnances.
• Complete inspection results of inspections by entering inspection information into computer system; tracking inspections; writing field reports as needed.
• Driving to and from job sites.
• Administers and interprets applicable sections of the adopted codes and ordinances.
• Respond to concerns and inquiries from citizens, contractors, builders, engineers, and other entities on all aspects of building inspection including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural and ordinances.
• Work utilizing computer system to obtain requested inspections for workday to schedule, route and perform.

What This Job Offers

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