Building Services Inspector I/II/III/IV

Building Services Inspector I/II/III/IV

Salary

$19.78 - $24.73 Hourly

Location

City Hall, 2401 Market St. Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00134

Department

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Opening Date

09/01/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Make a meaningful impact in your community while building a rewarding career in code enforcement and building inspection. Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring safe, quality construction while helping property owners and contractors navigate City codes and regulations. With opportunities spanning Levels I-IV, this position offers room to grow, develop your expertise, and take on greater responsibility as your skills and experience advance.

This position will enforce the Citys codes and ordinances relating to new construction, remodels, additions, repairs, plan reviews, and related activities. Perform investigations of non-permitted work and contact property owners and contractors to resolve issues in the field. Employees must be able to operate independently and in group settings and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to make code interpretations in the field that are consistent with established policies and procedures. Employees are required to thoroughly document the conclusions of inspections and investigations in the Citys permit and complaint tracking software.

Duties

• Inputs inspection and complaint results into the permit tracking software and generates letters to communicate deficiencies to owners, designers, and contractors.

• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with adopted federal, state, and local codes.

• Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects, including multi-family and manufactured home/recreational vehicle parks.

• Effectively communicates with the general public, other regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and other City departments regarding projects or complaints. May include meetings with applicants, contractors, agents, City departments, peers, and supervisors.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Building Inspector I/II

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
• Two years of experience in Code Enforcement or an equivalent combination of education and related field experience.
• State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to attain within one year.

Preferred:

• State Code Enforcement Officer Certification

• Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License or the ability to attain within two years.

• Certification in one of the following Commercial or Residential Codes:

• Building

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Plumbing

• Fuel Gas

• Energy Conservation

Building Inspector III

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
• Three years of experience in a paraprofessional munipality related role.
• State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to attain within one year.
• Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License.
• Certification in one fo the following Commercial or Residental Codes:
• Building
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Fuel Gas
• Energy Conservation

Preferred:

• State Code Enforcement Officer Certification
• Certification in three of the Commercial and/or Residential codes listed above.

Building Inspector IV

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
• Five years experience in a paraprofessional municipality related role.
• Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License.
• State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.
• ICC Certification as a Combination Commercial or Residential Inspector.

Preferred:

• ICC Combination Inspector.
• State Code Enforcement Officer Registration, Texas Department of Health.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of City, State, and National codes. Ability to read plans, inspect structures for code compliance and to communicate with contractors and the general public. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.

Medical

• United Healthcare
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
• In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
• $50 co-pay (general visit)
• RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
• FREE virtual visits

Dental

• Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
• Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

• Superior Vision
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
• Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

• Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
• FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
• Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
• Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
• SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System:

• 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

• 5 year vesting

• Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

• FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

• MissionSquare 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

• Equitable:
• Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
• Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

• The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
• Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

• 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
• Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
• 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the above

02

Do you have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX drivers license within 90 days)

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in code enforcement, building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing inspections, or a related field?

• Less than a year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5+ years
• None of the above

04

Please select the certifications that you currently hold.

• Commercial Electrical Inspector under ICC
• Residential Electrical Inspector under ICC
• Commercial Building Inspector under ICC
• Residential Building Inspector under ICC
• Commercial Mechanical Inspector under ICC
• Residential Mechanical Inspector under ICC
• Commercial Plumbing Inspector under ICC
• Residential Plumbing Inspector under ICC
• Commercial Energy under ICC
• Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification under ICC
• Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License
• State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment
• Plans Examiner under ICC
• None of the above

05

Briefly describe your experience in code enforcement, building, mechanical, electrical or plumbing inspections or a related field that you have.

Required Question

Employer City of Baytown

Address 2401 Market Street

Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone 281-420-6520

Website http://www.baytown.org