Building Inspector

Job Description JOB TITLE: Building Inspector DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Building Inspection REPORTS TO: Chief Building Inspector SUMMARY Responsible for performing a wide variety of inspections to support the City’s one-stop shop philosophy in building and zoning. Inspections include building inspections, construction inspections and inspections related to the City’s zoning ordinances. Work is performed with limited supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs field inspections of public and private construction and improvements for violations and/or compliance of plans, standards, specifications, regulations, permits, zoning and/or City code ordinances; inspects, approves, and/or rejects phases of construction. Conducts field inspections of work in progress to ensure the quality of materials used, standards of workmanship, contract compliance, and/or other related issues. Prepares and issues verbal warnings, violation notices, and stop work orders to construction projects not being built in compliance with City standards and/or other applicable regulations; maintains case files regarding inspections and violations. Reviews and interprets approved construction plans, specifications, and special provisions as a basis for monitoring construction activities. Attends meetings and addresses concerns of interested parties. Performs a variety of administrative activities in support of departmental operations, which may include: coordinating applicable training programs; facilitating training classes on technical issues; and/or, performing other related activities. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES General knowledge of building inspection techniques; Knowledge of construction and building maintenance principles; Knowledge of construction materials testing procedures; Skilled in providing customer service; Skilled in mediating hostile situations; Skilled in performing mathematical calculations; Skilled in maintaining records; Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects; Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions; Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports; Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information; Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications; Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or G.E.D. Four years of technical training in a building trade. Two years’ experience as a journey-level tradesman. Ability to obtain licensure as a Texas State Plumbing Inspector or two (2) ICC Certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical field within 6 months of employment. Requires a valid State of Texas Driver’s License. Additional certifications are required depending on types of inspections performed. PREFERENCES Licensed or Certified as a Plumber, Plumbing Inspector, Electrician or Electrical Inspector WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Work is typically performed in both standard office and outside environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Work is performed in high and precarious places and near moving mechanical parts. Regular exposure to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles. #J-18808-Ljbffr