JOB SUMMARY

This position performs building inspections and plan reviews to enforce applicable building and zoning codes and ordinances.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Inspects all aspects of new and remodeled commercial and residential construction to ensure compliance with all adopted construction codes and related zoning ordinances.
• Completes inspections and re-inspections; schedules meetings with contractors; records and documents all inspection activities, deficiencies and corrections.
• Responds to complaints from the public regarding the application of codes and ordinances.
• Reviews plans, blueprints, and addenda to ensure compliance with submitted documents and applicable codes and ordinances.
• Contacts owners, contractors, design professionals and homeowners to discuss violations of code and city ordinances and provide direction and assistance to make the appropriate corrective actions to ensure compliance; generates correction letters and/or notices and orders as required.
• Assists in floodplain management duties.
• Assists customers at permit desk as needed.
• Attends board meetings and hearings.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial, industrial, and residential construction.
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and trends related to building inspection and codes administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local building codes and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of structural, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, and fire prevention codes for building construction.
• Knowledge of city planning and zoning ordinances.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards.
• Knowledge of building plan review principles and processes.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in reviewing site plans and subdivision plats.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in using such inspection, test, and measurement equipment as amp meters, circuit testers, and rulers.
• Skill in maintaining files and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Director of Building Services assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include adopted building codes, zoning and planning ordinances, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied building inspection and plan review duties. Strict regulations, combined with the unique nature of each case in question, contribute to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to inspect construction activity in the city. Successful performance ensures compliance with all relevant building codes and ordinances.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, general and subcontractors, real estate personnel, business leaders, property owners, developers, surveyors, architects, engineers, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and negotiate, defend, or settle matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee must frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects, climb ladders, distinguish between shades of color, and utilize the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in extreme weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt and grease. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspection(s) conducted.
• Possession of a valid plumbing inspector license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; and must be certified through a nationally recognized code organization (International Code Council preferred) in at least one of the following disciplines: Building Inspector, One- and Two-Family Dwelling Inspector or Residential Combination Inspector.
• Specialized training in construction technology is Preferred.