Assistant Building Official or Senior Building Inspector

City-of-Cedar-Hill,-Tx; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a qualified building safety professional to preserve safe building conditions by enforcing codes and reviewing plans for residential and commercial projects.

Depending on qualifications, the role may be filled as Senior Building Inspector or Assistant Building Official, with responsibilities spanning inspections, permit issuance, and staff guidance. Candidates must meet Texas licensing requirements and bring customer-focused service to the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with six months to one year of advanced study or training.
• At least five years of related experience.
• Valid TX Driver's License required, meeting City driving standards.
• Combination Inspection Residential Inspector License.
• Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License.

Responsibilities

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Enforces building and zoning codes, regulations and ordinances by inspecting commercial and residential buildings, examining plans and specifications, ensuring building code standards are met.
• Assists the Building Official by writing ordinances, administering policies, and providing staff support.
• Works closely with the Building Official with coordinating project responsibilities with department employees, selecting and training department personnel and working with employees to improve job performance.
• Maintains accurate records by interpreting plans and diagrams, figuring floor loads and roof calculations, detecting code non-compliance, directing owners, contracts and developers toward compliance, making permanent records and reports and completing inspection compliance notifications.
• Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Residential Inspector License

Texas Plumbing Inspector's License

ICC Building Official Certification

Job description

Nestled in the heart of North Texas, Cedar Hill is a community defined by distinctive character, natural beauty, and commitment to excellence. We take pride in our clean and sustainable environment, where the health and well-being of our residents and visitors are top priorities. From maintaining pristine neighborhoods to protecting our natural resources, Cedar Hill is dedicated to being a place where people live, work, and play in a safe, well-maintained environment. We foster an engaged, active community and encourage collaboration in everything we do.

What sets the City of Cedar Hill apart is our culture. We live and work by five core values that define who we are: High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family-Oriented, and Fun. These values shape every decision we make and guide how we serve our residents as we continue to grow as the Natural Heart of the Metroplex.

The City is seeking a qualified professional to help preserve safe building conditions by ensuring the quality and integrity of residential and commercial construction. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, enforcing applicable building codes, regulations, and ordinances, reviewing plans and specifications, preparing reports, issuing permits, and providing guidance and assistance to contractors, builders, residents, and City staff. The successful candidate will help resolve code-related concerns, support development review processes, and contribute to maintaining compliance with local and national standards.

Depending on qualifications and experience, the position may be filled as either a Senior Building Inspector or Assistant Building Official.

Salary Range

Senior Building Inspector: $56,654 - $83,646/year

Assistant Building Official: $64,207 - 96,131/year

Duties of the Senior Building Inspector include:

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Enforces building and zoning codes, regulations and ordinances by inspecting commercial and residential buildings, examining plans and specifications, ensuring building code standards are met, entering data into computer, preparing reports and studying and researching new case requirements.

• Provides information and assistance by conferring with contractors, builders and citizens, explaining and interpreting code requirements and restrictions, resolving concerns and returning telephone calls.

• Determines if building plans are in accordance with current codes and ordinances by reviewing building plans, comparing plans to codes and guidelines for construction and completing appropriate paperwork to document decisions.

• Maintains accurate records by interpreting plans and diagrams, figuring floor loads and roof calculations, detecting code non-compliance, directing owners, contracts and developers toward compliance, making permanent records and reports and completing inspection compliance notifications.

• Regular attendance required.

Duties of the Assistant Building Official Include:

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Enforces building and zoning codes, regulations and ordinances by inspecting commercial and residential buildings, examining plans and specifications, ensuring building code standards are met, entering data into computer, preparing reports and studying and researching new case requirements.

• Assists the Building Official by writing ordinances, administering policies, and providing staff support.

• Works closely with the Building Official with coordinating project responsibilities with department employees, selecting and training department personnel and working with employees to improve job performance.

• Provides information and assistance by conferring with contractors, builders and citizens, explaining and interpreting code requirements and restrictions, resolving concerns and returning telephone calls.

• Determines if building plans are in accordance with current codes and ordinances by reviewing building plans, comparing plans to codes and guidelines for construction and completing appropriate paperwork to document decisions.

• Maintains accurate records by interpreting plans and diagrams, figuring floor loads and roof calculations, detecting code non-compliance, directing owners, contracts and developers toward compliance, making permanent records and reports and completing inspection compliance notifications.

• Maintains staff relations by participating in the selection and evaluation of staff, providing or coordinating staff training, providing feedback and implementing disciplinary procedures.

• Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Building Inspector:

• High school diploma or GED required with six months to one year of advanced study or training past the high equivalency, in a related vocational, administrative, or technical field related to this position.
• At least five years of related experience required.
• Valid TX Driver's License required, meeting City driving standards.
• Combination Inspection Residential Inspector License
• Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License

In addition to the above requirements for Senior Building Inspector, candidates considered for an Assistant Building Official Role must also possess the following:

• ICC Certified Building Official required, or the ability to obtain within one year of employment.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.

CITY OF CEDAR HILL

285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100

Cedar Hill, TX 75104

972-291-5100