Combination Building Inspector

Job Summary

In this position you will inspect new and existing structures for compliance with the latest adopted codes and ordinances to safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare within the built environment. This includes but is not limited to conducting inspections in the following disciplines: Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural. This is accomplished by performing field "Site" inspections; documenting inspections; investigating compliance concerns; administers and interprets applicable sections of adopted codes and ordinances. Other duties include driving to job sites; writing field reports; and interacting and providing customer service to all affected parties including but not limited to citizens, contractors, builders, developers, owners, and other city employees. Apply today with The City of Grand Prairie!

Essential Job Functions

This position has responsibilities that require lifting to 20 pounds on occasion.

• Work utilizing computer system to obtain requested inspections for workday to schedule, route and perform.
• Perform site inspections for new and existing residences, commercial, multi-family projects and all associated structures as part of construction projects to ensure work done is in compliance with adopted codes and ordnances.
• Complete inspection results of inspections by entering inspection information into computer system; tracking inspections; writing field reports as needed.
• Driving to and from job sites.
• Administers and interprets applicable sections of the adopted codes and ordinances.
• Respond to concerns and inquiries from citizens, contractors, builders, engineers, and other entities on all aspects of building inspection including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural and ordinances.
• Regular and dependable attendance is required.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
• Experience: Over two years up to and including four years.
• Licenses: Valid Class C Driver's License required.
• Certifications Required: State Plumbing Inspector's License is required or must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
• Hiring preference given to Candidates with applicable ICC Certifications. Upon being hired, it is the employee's responsibility to obtain at least one (1) ICC certification within 1 year. And the "Combination Residential Inspector" certification (including the P1, M1, B1 and E1) within a two (2) year time. Credit may be given on a case-by-case basis towards the combination residential inspector certification requirement for the following: Applicable Commercial ICC certifications, Professional licenses with the state of Texas as a Journeyman Plumber or Electrician, Master Plumber or Electrician, HVAC certification, professional license such as an Architect or Engineer or more than 10 years' experience as a qualifying Building inspector.

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits