Job Description

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Under general supervision of the Chief Building Inspector, the Building Inspector performs building inspections in residential and commercial field inspections for code and ordinance compliance and enforcement.

Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties:

• Performs on-site building inspections for safety, code, and ordinance compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, erosion, and sign code requirements.
• Reviews proposed building and plot plans for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances.
• Provides technical assistance to building contractors, developers, and homeowners.
• Maintains inspection and code enforcement records and files and computer database.
• Researches, reviews, and interprets applicable building trade codes and ordinances.
• Assists in cross training building inspectors in trade codes and ordinances.

Other Important Duties:

• Monitors and enforces codes and ordinances related to life safety issues of the public.
• May be required to work some evenings, weekends or on assignment as needed.
• Travels to construction sites, meetings, conferences, and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential. 

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• Knowledge of commercial and residential building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and inspection health and safety rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of building construction material specifications and tolerances.
• Knowledge of building code enforcement practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in providing technical code enforcement and building inspection assistance to builders, contractors, developers, and homeowners.
• Skill in recognizing substandard, faulty, or hazardous building conditions and materials.
• Skill in recommending alternative construction materials to meet building code compliance.
• Skill in interpreting and enforcing building codes and ordinances.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.

Education, Experience, and Certifications/Licenses:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years journey level electrical or plumbing construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• International Code Council Model Code Certificate in one of the trades such as building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical preferred or must obtain International Code Council Inspector Certificate in one of the trades within six (6) months from entering the position.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, physical agility exam and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.

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