Building Inspector / Combination Building Inspector

Inspects residential and commercial structures to ensure building code compliance for all phases of the residential and commercial construction process. Areas of responsibility include blueprint reading for residential plan review, issuing permits, and blueprint reading for code compliance in the field for residential, commercial, and industrial projects Ensure completion of development construction in an integrative fashion.

• Inspects residential, commercial, and industrial structures for compliance with all adopted building codes, floodplain, and Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements.
• Provides code interpretations, and code enforcement for floodplain management and UDC.
• Issues permits, calculates fees, and completes inspection reports.
• Project coordinator for commercial projects.
• Performs certificate of occupancy inspections for new and existing commercial projects with Fire Services and Planning and Development.
• Ensures water meters are installed at the correct address and checks for damage to meters as part of the seamless customer service process.
• Examines residential, commercial, and site development plans for building codes, zoning, and subdivision regulation requirements in the field for code compliance of structures and the development process.
• Reviews new residential plans and commercial plans when needed.
• Reviews residential remodels, additions, decks, and swimming pool permit applications.
• Answers questions for customers and other departments in the city concerning the permits, inspections, and fees.
• Prepares inspection reports and maintains files, including paper file purging; and reports inspection findings to other agencies for utility approval and connects.
• Represents Inspection Services Department with Legal Services, City Boards, Commissions, and Municipal and District Court as necessary.
• Provides assistance for input into code ordinance revisions, amendments, and new product information for alternate materials and methods for adopted codes.
• Assists with training as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Internet browsers and email – Desktop and Portable devices, i.e. iPad
• Level, transit, city vehicle, GPS equipment, computer, radio, handheld tools

• Providing excellent customer service through telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face interactions.
• Coordinating multiple tasks, obligations, and deadlines.
• Meeting deadlines and following up on action items.
• Use of various office machines: computers, mobile devices, fax machines, multi-line phones, printers/copiers, etc.
• Safely operating a motor vehicle in construction environments.
• Reading contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Basic mathematics – algebra and geometry.
• Interpreting policies and procedures.
• Understanding city ordinances, policies, procedures, and OHSA regulations.
• Sound knowledge of model codes, and state and federal laws governing building construction.

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
• Texas State Plumbing Inspector License within 18 months of employment.
• Energy Inspector Certification within 12 months of employment.

• All requirements of the Building Inspector.
• International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical Inspector (Commercial or Residential).
• ICC Electrical Inspector (Commercial or Residential).
• International Residential Code (IRC) Certified Inspector.

Regular-Full time