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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.