Building Inspector I

Building Inspector I

Salary

$57,616.00 - $125,798.40 Annually

Location

Annex 2220 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

21-00353

Department

Code Compliance

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is part of a job classification in a four level Building Inspector progression series. Responsible for inspecting commercial and residential construction to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and building and municipal codes. Conducts inspections of structures and materials; reviews and interprets plans; identifies code compliance issues and violations; prepares and maintains reports; meets with contractors, builders and homeowners, and enforces local, state and federal codes, laws and regulations; responds to complaints received by the public; participates in the development of educational materials; and maintains applicable databases.

Benefits Overview

• 3 weeks of vacation per year after the first year (2 weeks of vacation during the first year)
• Medical insurance is provided at no cost to the employee
• Dental and vision insurance is offered
• Pet insurance is offered for your four-legged friend
• Supplemental insurance is offered
• $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• 13 days city observed paid holiday leave
• 16 hours of paid personal days each year
• Tuition reimbursement available for up to $2,000 per fiscal year
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employees gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
• Longevity pay in the amount of $7.50 per month, per year of service paid annually each December
• Employee Fitness Center

Our City Mission: To provide exceptional services that create and sustain a safe, livable, and vibrant community.

Our City Vision: Building a better tomorrow together by cultivating a City that is financially strong, with a thriving economy, quality infrastructure, and dynamic culture.

Our Core Values: Rtown THRIVES

• Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and unity among our citizens, leaders, and our own staff to achieve common goals and enhance the well-being of our community.
• Hometown: We cherish and preserve the unique character and history of our town, creating a sense of belonging for all who call it home.
• Respect: We promote a culture of mutual respect, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every individual in our diverse community.
• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our actions and decisions.
• Vision: We embrace innovation and forward-thinking ideas to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Rosenberg while preserving our historic past
• Employees: We strive to maintain a healthy work culture that places an emphasis on physical and mental well-being so our employees can perform to their full potential.
• Service: We are committed to delivering superior services and continuously improving to meet the needs of our community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings and structures for compliance

• Reads and interprets building plans and codes

• Approves or denies installation or construction

• Inspects on-site electrical, building, plumbing, gas and mechanical work for conformance with City codes; enforcing City ordnances

• Inspects work for compliance with plans, specifications and approved shop drawings and verifies location of key components

• During construction, inspects building material and construction procedures

• Reviews building permits and blueprints for new construction, additions, swimming pools, and remodeling by evaluating permits to determine code requirements, and reviewing case history.

• Investigate citizen complaints concerning violations of building codes and ordinances; makes independent judgments and sound recommendations based on findings

• Prepares and issues code violation notices, advising owner and contractors of necessary corrective action and following through for compliance

• Provides feedback to site owners and construction personnel, identifying violations, and preparing correspondence and reports

• Manages special projects consulting with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding codes, plan reviews, and inspection findings

• Demonstrates effectiveness in dealing with contractors and architects and engineers in enforcing the contract documents and upholding the Citys best interest

• Assists the Code Enforcement Division as needed

• Writes thorough reports that document and detail a factual, chronological history of the construction, including problems that occur, inspection results and other pertinent project data

• Provides administrative support by gathering information and completing requests, answering phones, entering data into the database, and maintaining inspection logs and records

• Maintains a project file, including plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, change orders and important correspondence

• Performs other job duties as required or assigned

• May be required to perform code compliance inspections and investigations as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position is part of a job classification in a four level Building Inspector series based upon the following criteria:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test

• Training and experience using a personal computer with Microsoft Office

Grade 7/B24-B31

Building Inspector I: First level in series.

• Two (2) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field
• International Code Council (ICC) certified as a Combination Residential Inspector, consisting of four (4) certifications must be obtained within twenty-four (24) months of employment. And at least two (2) of the four (4) certifications must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment

? Residential Building Inspector - B1

? Residential Electrical Inspector - E1

? Residential Mechanical Inspector - M1

? Residential Plumbing Inspector - P1

Grade 8/B25/B32

Building Inspector II: Second level in series.

• Three (3) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field
• ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector

Grade 9/C41

Building Inspector III: Third level in series.

• Five (5) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field
• ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector
• Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License

Grade 12/C44/C51

Building Inspector IV: Fourth level in series.

• Seven (7) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field
• Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License
• ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector
• ICC certified as a Combination Commercial Inspector

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

• Reliable transportation and liability insurance

• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:

• Criminal background check

• Controlled substance screening

CITY OF ROSENBERG

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

PART I: INSURANCE

The City of Rosenberg offers health and life Insurance to all full-time employees with eligibility beginning on the first (1st) day of the month following date of employment. The City has implemented a premium incentive deduction for all employees enrolled in the Citys health insurance program, who have not used tobacco products in any form in the past three months and continue to not use tobacco products.

The employees portion of the BCBS bi-weekly cost is as follows:

BCBS HMO Medical

2) DENTAL PLAN(S):

(3) VISION PLAN:

(4) PET INSURANCE PLANS:

Wishbone Total Pet Plan Pay Period Deductions

• One Pet - $5.42
• Family Plan (2+ Pets) - $8.54

(5) LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE:

The City automatically provides Basic Life Insurance for all eligible employees at no cost. Basic Life Insurance is $25,000 with no option to add additional coverage. The benefit is paid to your beneficiaries in the event of your death.

(6) LONG TERM DISABILITY:

The City provides employees with Long Term Disability in the amount of 60 percent of your salary (depending on position category) to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability and may continue to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA). Benefits will be offset by any payments from SS, Workers Comp and other income offsets.

(7) WORKERS COMPENSATION:

All employees are covered under the Texas Workers Compensation Insurance program through the Texas Municipal League. Eligibility for benefits is automatic and effective on the date of hire.

(8) SUPPLEMENTAL TERM & WHOLE LIFE, CANCER & AD&D INSURANCE:

The City of Rosenberg offers you a variety of voluntary benefits. If you enroll, you pay the full cost of coverage and are able to use a payroll deduction.

PART II: SAVINGS PLANS

(9) TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS):

Participation in the system is mandatory for all regular full-time employees. Each employee contributes at a rate of 7 percent of his/her gross wages. The City contributes to each employees account at a 2:1 ratio. Vesting is 5 years of service. Retirement is 20 years of service at any age or 5 years of service at the age of 60.

(10) DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(K) PLAN:

Plans available through MissionSquare Retirement, DearBorn & Creggs, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may enroll at the time of hire and throughout the year.

(11) SECTION 125/FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN:

Allows you to contribute pre-tax salary into an account to be used to pay certain medical, dental, vision, and hearing care expenses not covered by insurance for yourself or a dependent within the meaning of Section 152(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Dependent childcare is also available.

(12) LEGALSHIELD PLANS:

LegalShield Plan Pay Period Deductions

Individual Plan:

• LegalShield Plan - $11.05
• IDShield Plan - $4.59
• Dual Plan - $15.65

Family Plan:

• LegalShield Plan - $11.05
• IDShield Plan - $8.75
• Dual Plan - $18.42

PART III: HOLIDAYS/LEAVE

(12) HOLIDAYS:

New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fort Bend County Fair Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and two (2) Personal Holidays

(13) VACATION:

Accrued vacation may be taken following the six-month probation period.

Years of Completed Service Hours Per Year Days Per Year

0 to 1 80 10

2 to 10 120 15

11 to 20 144 18

21 & over 160 20

(14) SICK LEAVE:

Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day per month. Firefighters will accrue ½ shift per month. For the purpose of computing sick time credit during the first year of employment, credit is given for the first month provided the employment date is the 15th of the month or earlier.

(15) LONGEVITY PAY:

Begins after one year of service. $7.50 per month will be provided for each year of service rendered to the City. Longevity pay is an addition to your base salary and is paid annually, in December.

PART IV: MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS

(16) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP):

Available through Dear Oaks EAP, provides assistance for employees and their immediate family members in the event of an emotional, family, legal, medical, substance abuse and/or financial problem. The EAP is available at no cost to the employee.

(18) EMPLOYEE AWARDS LUNCHEON:

Each December the City holds its annual employee Awards Luncheon. Lunch is provided and various awards are given out.

Employer City of Rosenberg

Address 2110 Fourth Street

P.O. Box 32

Rosenberg, Texas, 77471

Phone 832-595-3320

Website http://rosenbergtx.gov/