Combination Inspector / Building Inspector
About The Position
Duties include inspecting a variety of buildings for compliance with building codes and other ordinances; maintaining detailed written records of inspections; responding to questions and complaints from the public, city staff, contractors, architects and engineers; preparing cases about dangerous structures to present to the Building and Standards Commission; and studying code and ordinance changes, attending educational seminars, and staying current with construction trends and inspection procedural innovations. Duties involve working both in an office environment and conducting on-site inspections. A high school diploma or equivalent plus some college or vocational training in a related field and two years inspections or related experience required. Strong construction background in areas such as framing, electrical, plumbing or construction management may be accepted in lieu of inspections experience. If hired at lower range as Building Inspector, will primarily conduct electrical inspections (TDLR electrical license preferred). Must have, or obtain within a specified timeframe International Building, Residential and Energy Conservation Code certifications; and have a valid Class C Texas driver's license. To be hired as, or advance to the higher pay range, must acquire within a specified timeframe, a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector license, International Plumbing Code certification and other applicable licenses and certifications.Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills beneficial.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent plus some college or vocational training in a related field
- Two years inspections or related experience required
- Strong construction background in areas such as framing, electrical, plumbing or construction management may be accepted in lieu of inspections experience
- Must have, or obtain within a specified timeframe International Building, Residential and Energy Conservation Code certifications
- Have a valid Class C Texas driver's license
- To be hired as, or advance to the higher pay range, must acquire within a specified timeframe, a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector license, International Plumbing Code certification and other applicable licenses and certifications
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills beneficial
Responsibilities
- Inspecting a variety of buildings for compliance with building codes and other ordinances
- Maintaining detailed written records of inspections
- Responding to questions and complaints from the public, city staff, contractors, architects and engineers
- Preparing cases about dangerous structures to present to the Building and Standards Commission
- Studying code and ordinance changes, attending educational seminars, and staying current with construction trends and inspection procedural innovations
- Conduct electrical inspections (TDLR electrical license preferred)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
