Building Inspector

City of Maypearl; Friendswood (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, performing inspections, preparing inspection correspondence, data entry, and enforcing nuisance and sign ordinances. Requires 2 years college/experience and ICC certification, plus Texas license(s). This on-site role offers growth within the Building Department.

Formación

• 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 as Residential Combination Inspector through International Code Council
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Two years experience

Code knowledge: IBC/IRC/NEC

Texas Plumbing Inspector license

ICC Residential Inspector

Texas Driver’s License

Educación

Two years college or two years experience in building inspections

Descripción del empleo

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.