Building Inspector

JOB TITLE:  Building Inspector

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Building Inspection

REPORTS TO:  Chief Building Inspector

SUMMARY:  Responsible for performing a wide variety of inspections to support the City’s one-stop shop philosophy in building and zoning.  Inspections include building inspections, construction inspections and inspections related to the City’s zoning ordinances.  Work is performed with limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs field inspections of public and private construction and improvements for violations and/or compliance of plans, standards, specifications, regulations, permits, zoning and/or City code ordinances; inspects, approves, and/or rejects phases of construction.
• Conducts field inspections of work in progress to ensure the quality of materials used, standards of workmanship, contract compliance, and/or other related issues.
• Prepares and issues verbal warnings, violation notices, and stop work orders to construction projects not being built in compliance with City standards and/or other applicable regulations; maintains case files regarding inspections and violations.
• Reviews and interprets approved construction plans, specifications, and special provisions as a basis for monitoring construction activities.
• Attends meetings and addresses concerns of interested parties.
• Performs a variety of administrative activities in support of departmental operations, which may include: coordinating applicable training programs; facilitating training classes on technical issues; and/or performing other related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of building inspection techniques;
• Knowledge of construction and building maintenance principles;
• Knowledge of construction materials testing procedures;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in mediating hostile situations;
• Skilled in performing mathematical calculations;
• Skilled in maintaining records;

• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects;
• Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions;
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports;
• Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Four years of technical training in a building trade.
• Two years’ experience as a journey-level tradesman. 
• Ability to obtain licensure as a Texas State Plumbing Inspector or two (2) ICC Certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical field within 6 months of employment.
• Requires a valid State of Texas Driver’s License. 
• Additional certifications are required depending on types of inspections performed.

PREFERENCES:

• Licensed or Certified as a Plumber, Plumbing Inspector, Electrician or Electrical Inspector

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in both standard office and outside environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work is performed in high and precarious places and near moving mechanical parts.
• Regular exposure to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.