Commercial And Residential Inspector
Under general supervision performs commercial and residential inspection activities including building, energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and zoning to ensure compliance with applicable City building codes and zoning regulations.
Essential Job Functions :
- Ability to conduct visual and hands on inspections of commercial and residential construction projects for compliance with building, energy, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and zoning ordinances.
- Ability to interpret codes and ordinances within established guidelines; provide information to and answer questions from citizens, contractors and developers regarding building permits.
- Ability to maintain current knowledge of codes and ordinances and research specific code issues or questions.
- Ability to maintain records of inspections, follow-up inspections and consultations with contractors; review
Other Job Functions :
Follow appropriate safety and security precautions to safeguard all City assets (human, environmental and financial).Ability to issue citations for violations of established codes and ordinances and present legal testimony regarding violations of ordinances as needed.Ability to verify proper licensing for certain trade workers as required by state or local regulations.Ability to attend professional meetings, board meetings and professional training as needed.Ability to perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
Knowledge of local and state codes and ordinances.Knowledge of proper construction methods in building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work.Knowledge of construction practices and terms as they relate to commercial projects.Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment and software programs including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.Knowledge of public contact and telephone etiquette.Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of record keeping.Skill in operating a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to, a personal computer, facsimile, calculator and copier.Ability to prepare a variety of correspondence, forms, reports and other documents.Ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications.Ability to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and to work independently and effectively with limited supervision.Ability to work from high elevations.Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in inspection reports for compliance where special inspectors are required.Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.Skill with organization and attention to detail.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.Ability to work independently under general instructions.Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.Ability to work within a set schedule.Qualifying Education and Experience :
High school diploma plus three (3) years related experience in the commercial construction industry.Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.Preferred Education and Experience :
Prefer one (1) year college or vocational school.Possession of or ability to obtain within nine (9) months of employment (as a condition of continued employment), a Plumbing Inspector's License issued by the Texas State Plumbing Board of Plumbing Examiners. Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment (as a condition of continued employment), an Energy Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC).Employment Screenings Required :
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