Assistant Building Official or Senior Building Inspector

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Cedar Hill, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cedar Hill in North Texas seeks a seasoned Building Inspector or Assistant Building Official to ensure safe building conditions through inspections, plan reviews, and code enforcement.

The role involves issuing permits, guiding contractors, and maintaining compliance with local and national standards. Depending on qualifications, duties may expand to development review, code development and staff direction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with related training or experience.
• Minimum five years of related inspection experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.
• Combination Inspection Residential Inspector License and Plumbing Inspector credentials are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances.
• Review construction plans and specifications for compliance.
• Prepare inspection reports and issue permits as appropriate.
• Provide guidance to contractors, builders, residents, and city staff.

Skills

Residential Building Inspections

Code Compliance

Inspection Reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Combination Inspection Residential Inspector License

Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License

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. Candidates selected for the Assistant Building Official role will have additional responsibilities including participation in development review activities, code development and adoption efforts, board support, and providing direction to assigned staff.

Salary Range

• Senior Building Inspector: $56,654 - $83,646/year
• Assistant Building Official: $64,207 - 96,131/year

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

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.