Building Inspector

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

Job summary

The City of Friendswood is seeking a full-time Building Inspector in the Community Development Department to enforce all city building codes and ordinances through plan reviews and inspections.

The role requires formal education or equivalent experience, licenses in plumbing inspection and ICC residential inspection, and a valid Texas driver’s license. Applicants may be called for emergency availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or two years' experience in building inspections or code enforcement.
• Knowledge of International Building Code, International Residential Code, plumbing code, gas code, mechanical code, national electrical code, state plumbing examiners guide, City codes, sign ordinances, zoning ordinance, and state windstorm resistant construction guide.
• Texas State Board of Plumbing Inspector License.
• Certified Residential Combination Inspector through International Code Council
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Reviews construction plans for code and ordinance compliance and coordinates with architects, engineers and builders.
• Performs all types of building inspections to ensure compliance with city codes and flood control ordinance.
• Prepares correspondence relating to inspection activities.
• Enters inspection data into computer systems.
• Assists with enforcement of nuisance, pool fence, substandard structure and sign ordinances.
• Processes building permit applications including receipt of fees.
• Coordinates with HOA and boards on permit compliance and code interpretation.
• Performs other duties within assigned areas.

Education

Two years of college or two years' experience in building inspections or code enforcement

Texas State Board of Plumbing Inspector License

Residential Combination Inspector Certification (ICC)

Valid Texas Driver's License

Job description

The City of Friendswood is currently accepting applications for a full-time Building Inspector in the Community Development Department. This position will enforce all City building codes and ordinances by site plan reviews and construction inspections.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Reviews construction plans for compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances and works with architects, engineers and builders to gain compliance.
• Performs all types of building construction inspections to ensure compliance of City's building codes and flood control ordinance.
• Prepares correspondence relations to all phases of inspection activities.
• Computer data entry of all relevant inspections' information activities.
• Assists with the enforcement of the nuisance, swimming pool fence, substandard structure and sign ordinances.
• Processes building permit applications including receipt of fees.
• Works with subdivisions homeowners' associations to achieve compliance prior to approving building permits; and works with the Construction Building Board of Adjustment and the Electrical Board concerning code interpretation.
• Performs other duties within areas of responsibility and ability as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Two years of college or two years' experience in building inspections or code enforcement. Combination of other types of pertinent experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of International Building Code, International Residential Code, plumbing code, gas code, mechanical code, national electrical code, state plumbing examiners guide, City codes, sign ordinances, zoning ordinance, and state windstorm resistant construction guide.
• Texas State Board of Plumbing Inspector License
• Certified as Residential Combination Inspector through International Code Council
• Valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record.

This position may require 24-hour availability during emergency conditions