Building Inspector

Salary: $29.85 - $40.39 Hourly
Location : Fate, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00187
Department: Building Safety
Opening Date: 10/26/2026


GENERAL SUMMARY & PURPOSE


Performs a variety of routine duties related to the City's inspection program, including building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, & gas construction inspections to ensure compliance with city codes & ordinances with a primary focus on the immediate public safety and health of residents of the City of Fate.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews plans relating to the design, construction and/or installation regarding building, electrical, and mechanical, plumbing systems for all new structures.
• Reviews plans for fences, accessory buildings, water heater and other plumbing installations, electrical installations, mechanical installations and repairs.
• Performs residential and commercial building inspections to ensure compliance with applicable local and state codes and ordinances.
• Advises the Director of Community Services and Building Safety about all field conditions or situations which are potentially problematic or controversial.
• Ensures city building codes and related ordinances are updated according to standard practices and state building code changes.
• Communicates both orally and in writing, technical problems and potential solutions, with the architect/engineer, contractor and immediate supervisor.
• Provides information to developers, builders, contractors, and the public about building standards and codes.
• Writes thorough reports that document and detail factual, chronological history of the construction, including problems that occur, inspection results and other pertinent project data.
• Maintains a project file, including plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, change orders and important correspondence. Must also operate the permit software.
• Assists in researching, drafting and re-writing municipal codes and ordinances as well as the development of forms and other informational material to address various inspection and compliance issues.
• Must be able to control street cleanliness of construction related areas as well as building/construction debris on lots and subdivisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years of construction inspection experience; municipal experience preferred.
• Certified Residential Building Inspector preferred, Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License required, and International Code Certifications in at least one of the following: Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of codes, ordinance and other local or State statutory guidelines including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes as well as building methods and materials.
• Knowledge of department safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, ordinances, State laws and other regulatory documents.
• Ability to prioritize daily duties, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings,
• Ability to tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from contractors and the general public.

• Ability to adopt a quick, effective & reasonable course of action, make clear decisions while in stressful & demanding situations.
• Ability to exercise great attention to detail, use proper judgement, & demonstrate decisiveness.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in identifying and resolving issues, concerns and needs.
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including a computer and associated software including but not limited to Microsoft Office.

City of Fate Employee Benefits
Health Insurance, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term provided by the City

Health Benefits: United Healthcare

• Choice Plus PPO Network
• Base Plan:
  • $1,500 single / $3,000 family deductible in network
  • $5,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($10,000 family)
• Alternate Plan:
  • $3,000 single / $6,000 family deductible in network
  • $6,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($12,000 family)
• $425.00 monthly HRA account ($5,100 annually) can be used to pay down dependent medical insurance premiums or for unreimbursed health expenses.

Dental Benefits: United Healthcare

• Dental PPO (DPPO)
• $50 individual deductible; $150 family deductible
• $2,000 Calendar Year Maximum

Life / AD&D: United Healthcare

• Basic Life - $30,000
• AD&D - $30,000

Short Term/Long Term Disability: United Healthcare

• Short Term Benefits begin on 7th day of injury/sickness up to 12 weeks
  • Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $1,250 weekly
• Long Term Benefits begin on 90th day of injury/sickness
  • Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly

Available at employees' cost:

• Vision Insurance - United Healthcare
• Supplemental Life Insurance - United Healthcare
• Supplemental Insurance Policies - Aflac

TMRS (Retirement)

• Mandatory deduction of 7%
• City matches 2:1
• Five year vestment period

457 Deferred Compensation Plan- ICMA

• Voluntary contributions on a pre- or post- tax basis
• Employee contributions only

11 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Day

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Personal Day

Employees are paid bi-weekly and earn Paid-Time-Off (PTO) at the rate of 6.16 hours per pay period for the first four years of employment. PTO accrual increases after the 4th year and 9th year of employment.