Combination Inspector or Inspector C (Residential Combination Inspections) Job at City of Austin
Position Information
Posting Title
Combination Inspector or Inspector C (Residential Combination Inspections)
Job Requisition Number
COA088134
Position Number
115326
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
DSD-Building Inspections
Minimum Qualifications
Combination Inspector
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to road and bridge inspection experience and/or utility construction or building inspections.
- Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
- One of the following:
- R5 Residential Combination Inspection Certificate or all certifications that make up the equivalent R5 combination: Residential Building Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector and Residential Plumbing Inspector
- C8 Combination Inspection Certificate or all certifications that make up the equivalent of the C8 combination: Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, Commercial Mechanical Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector and Commercial Plumbing Inspector
Inspector C
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to road and bridge inspection experience and/or utility construction or building inspections.
- Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Building Inspectors:
- Certifications required by Department Career Development Plan
- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
- Certification/license may be required by trade.
Notes to Applicants
The
Development Services Department (
DSD
) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.
DSD is seeking a Combination Inspector or Inspector C certified Residential Building Inspector to provide inspection activities for the city as it pertains to the Residential Building Code.
This Inspector position will be responsible for conducting residential combination inspections in the City of Austin’s full purpose, limited purpose and extraterritorial jurisdictions. The inspector must have the ability to deal with multiple customers, interpret codes, create daily routes for inspections and prioritize their importance. This position requires a high level of communication, working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This position is eligible for a $3000.00 Retention Incentive Bonus .
Inspector C: $27.90 – $34.17
Combination Inspector: $28.71 – $35.88
Criminal Background checks may be required to obtain certifications for this position.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application: Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities. Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills/abilities. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.
Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
DSD is seeking a Combination Inspector or Inspector C certified Residential Building Inspector to provide inspection activities for the city as it pertains to the Residential Building Code.
This Inspector position will be responsible for conducting residential combination inspections in the City of Austin’s full purpose, limited purpose and extraterritorial jurisdictions. The inspector must have the ability to deal with multiple customers, interpret codes, create daily routes for inspections and prioritize their importance. This position requires a high level of communication, working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This position is eligible for a $3000.00 Retention Incentive Bonus .
Inspector C: $27.90 – $34.17
Combination Inspector: $28.71 – $35.88
Criminal Background checks may be required to obtain certifications for this position.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application: Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities. Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills/abilities. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.
Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
Please see notes to applicant section
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Additional hours, evenings, and/or weekends may be required based on business needs.
Additional hours, evenings, and/or weekends may be required based on business needs.
Job Close Date
02/13/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Development Services
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 - PDC
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Inspector, Journeyman, or Master Plumbing License.
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Journeyman, or Master Electrician License.
- International Code Council (ICC) E1 Electrical Certification.
- International Code Council (ICC) R5 Combination Inspector.
- Experience reading and reviewing engineering drawings.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position will be filled at one of two levels depending upon qualifications. For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Combination Inspector
Inspector C
Combination Inspector
Inspector C
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position will be filled at one of two levels depending upon qualifications. For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Combination Inspector
Inspector C
Combination Inspector
Inspector C
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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