Description

Building Inspector – I/II,  Certified Building Inspector, Senior Building Inspector 

ESSENTIAL* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  This description is general in nature and is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities. 

• Make on-site residential and commercial inspections during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with various ICC codes, including building, gas, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, and verifies compliance with zoning and other ordinances.
• Maintain computer records and reports concerning inspections, licenses, permits, certificates, etc.
• Perform on site license checks of plumbers, electricians and others that are required to be licensed under city ordinance or State License Laws.
• Conduct required inspections during building condemnation procedures.
• Consult with engineers, architects, builders, and contractors to discuss plans and compliance with various codes.
• Answer questions in person and on telephone regarding, building ordinance compliance, and citizens' complaints.
• Provide customer service to other departments and public as needed.
• Prepare and write departmental reports and correspondence.

Sr. Building Inspector Only:

• Train, and oversee subordinate building inspectors.
• May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. 

Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Additional work hours may be required to complete projects during peak work periods.

Requirements

R-7 Building Inspector I

•  Required: High School graduation and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.

R-8 Building Inspector II 

• Certified in International Code Council Residential Plumbing Inspector or obtain certification. 
• Certified in International Code Council Commercial Plumbing Inspector or obtain certification. 
• Med-Gas Course completion or Backflow Certification

R-9 Certified Building Inspector 

• Licensed as a Plumbing Inspector by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners or obtain certification.
• Certified in International Code Council as either a building, electrical, mechanical, energy code inspector or combination inspector Examiners or obtain certification.

R10 Senior Building Inspector 

• Preferred Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent and four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed as a Code Enforcement Officer by the Texas Department of Licenses and Regulation (TDLR) 

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Technical and administrative aspects of building inspections, building codes, and city ordinances.
• Construction, plumbing, electrical systems, framing, foundation, and heating and air conditioning systems.
• Contractor licenses.
• Regulations and guidelines prepared by state relative to the city's building inspection requirements.
• Office Systems: Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems and filing and records management systems.
• Office Software: Current word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs used by the City; particularly, the MS Office Suite.
• English Language: The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning of words and grammar.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN 

• Interpret and communicate to others zoning laws, building codes, and other related codes.
• Read detailed blueprints.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, state and local government agencies, contractors, builders, and the general public.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication
• Proficient in using Microsoft applications (including Word, Excel).
• Accuracy: Paying attention to detail in dealing with numbers, words, documents, and ideas.
• Be able to provide accurate and timely information to the public
• Active Listening: Listening to what others are saying and asking questions as appropriate.
• Cooperation: Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Mechanical/Technical: Safely operating diverse office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, and telephones.
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Sequencing: Correctly following a given rule or set of rules to arrange things or actions.
• Interactive Presentation: Effectively presenting information to groups and responding to questions.
• Written Expression: Communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Reading Comprehension: Reading and interpreting documents
• Organizational Strategies: Tracking multiple variables by sorting, grouping, and calendaring.
• Direction and Instructional Comprehension.
• Problem Analysis: Identifying and defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS       

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud (moderate, loud, very loud). The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential* functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential* functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions*.