Assistant Building Official or Senior Building Inspector

City of Maypearl; Lancaster (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Hill in North Texas is seeking a qualified professional to preserve safe building conditions by inspecting residential and commercial construction, enforcing codes, reviewing plans, and issuing permits.

Position may be filled as Senior Building Inspector or Assistant Building Official, with responsibilities including development review, code development/adoption, board support, and directing staff as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure safe building conditions.
• Enforce applicable building codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Review plans and specifications, prepare reports, and issue permits.
• Provide guidance and assistance to contractors, builders, residents, and City staff.
• Resolve code-related concerns and support development review processes.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance with local and national standards.
• Assist in development review activities, code development and adoption efforts, board support, and staff direction where applicable.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months to one year of advanced study or training

Combination Inspection Residential Inspector License

Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License

ICC Certified Building Official (within one year)

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.