Building Inspector

City of Fate; Fate (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fate is seeking a Building Inspector to review plans and inspect construction for code compliance in Fate, Texas. The role involves evaluating building, electrical, and plumbing systems for new structures and enforcing local/state codes.

The inspector advises the Director on field conditions, maintains records, and communicates issues with contractors and the public. A Texas driver’s license and multiple certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of codes, ordinances and other local or State statutory guidelines including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes as well as building methods and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, ordinances, State laws and other regulatory documents.
• Ability to prioritize daily duties, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings.
• Ability to tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from contractors and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans relating to the design, construction and installation regarding building, electrical, and mechanical, plumbing systems for all new structures.
• Reviews plans for fences, accessory buildings, water heater and other plumbing installations, electrical installations, mechanical installations and repairs.
• Performs residential and commercial building inspections to ensure compliance with applicable local and state codes and ordinances.
• Advises the Director of Community Services and Building Safety about all field conditions or situations which are potentially problematic or controversial.
• Ensures city building codes and related ordinances are updated according to standard practices and state building code changes.
• Communicates both orally and in writing, technical problems and potential solutions, with the architect/engineer, contractor and immediate supervisor.
• Provides information to developers, builders, contractors, and the public about building standards and codes.
• Writes thorough reports that document and detail factual, chronological history of the construction, including problems that occur, inspection results and other pertinent project data.
• Maintains a project file, including plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, change orders and important correspondence. Must also operate the permit software.
• Assists in researching, drafting and re-writing municipal codes and ordinances as well as the development of forms and other informational material to address various inspection and compliance issues.
• Must be able to control street cleanliness of construction related areas as well as building/construction debris on lots and subdivisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Codes knowledge

Reading interpreting codes

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork and relationships

Problem solving

Permit software

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Residential Building Inspector

Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License

International Code Certifications (Residential/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing)

Valid Texas driver's license

Tools

permit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Reviews plans relating to the design, construction and/or installation regarding building, electrical, and mechanical, plumbing systems for all new structures.
• Reviews plans for fences, accessory buildings, water heater and other plumbing installations, electrical installations, mechanical installations and repairs.
• Performs residential and commercial building inspections to ensure compliance with applicable local and state codes and ordinances.
• Advises the Director of Community Services and Building Safety about all field conditions or situations which are potentially problematic or controversial.
• Ensures city building codes and related ordinances are updated according to standard practices and state building code changes.
• Communicates both orally and in writing, technical problems and potential solutions, with the architect/engineer, contractor and immediate supervisor.
• Provides information to developers, builders, contractors, and the public about building standards and codes.
• Writes thorough reports that document and detail factual, chronological history of the construction, including problems that occur, inspection results and other pertinent project data.
• Maintains a project file, including plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, change orders and important correspondence. Must also operate the permit software.
• Assists in researching, drafting and re-writing municipal codes and ordinances as well as the development of forms and other informational material to address various inspection and compliance issues.
• Must be able to control street cleanliness of construction related areas as well as building/construction debris on lots and subdivisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years of construction inspection experience; municipal experience preferred.
• Certified Residential Building Inspector preferred, Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License required, and International Code Certifications in at least one of the following: Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of codes, ordinance and other local or State statutory guidelines including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes as well as building methods and materials.
• Knowledge of department safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, ordinances, State laws and other regulatory documents.
• Ability to prioritize daily duties, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings,
• Ability to tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from contractors and the general public.

• Ability to adopt a quick, effective & reasonable course of action, make clear decisions while in stressful & demanding situations.
• Ability to exercise great attention to detail, use proper judgement, & demonstrate decisiveness.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in identifying and resolving issues, concerns and needs.
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including a computer and associated software including but not limited to Microsoft Office.