Building Inspector

City of Fate; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

TMRS retirement

11 paid holidays + 1 personal day

PTO accrual

Job summary

The City of Fate is seeking a Building Inspector to perform a range of inspection duties focused on public safety and compliance with city codes. You will review plans, inspect buildings, communicate findings, and assist with updating codes for both residential and commercial projects in Fate, TX.

This role requires at least three years of inspection experience, relevant state licenses, and comfortable use of permit software and Microsoft Office in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of construction inspection experience; municipal experience preferred.
• Certified Residential Building Inspector preferred, Texas State Plumbing Inspector’s License required, and ICC certifications in Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for building, electrical, and mechanical systems for new structures.
• Review plans for fences, water heaters, and other installations.
• Perform residential and commercial building inspections for code compliance.
• Advise the Director about potentially problematic situations.
• Ensure city codes and ordinances are updated with state code changes.
• Communicate technical problems and solutions with architects, contractors, and supervisor.
• Provide information to developers, builders, and the public about building standards.
• Write thorough reports detailing construction history and inspection results.
• Maintain project files and operate permit software.

Skills

Building inspections

Plan review

Code compliance

Communication

Report writing

MS Office

Education

Texas Plumbing Inspector License

ICC/International Code Certifications

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Permit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary & Purpose

Performs a variety of routine duties related to the City's inspection program, including building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, & gas construction inspections to ensure compliance with city codes & ordinances with a primary focus on the immediate public safety and health of residents of the City of Fate.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

City Of Fate Employee Benefits

Health Insurance, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term provided by the City

Health Benefits: United Healthcare

• Choice Plus PPO Network
• Base Plan:
• $1,500 single / $3,000 family deductible in network
• $5,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($10,000 family)
• Alternate Plan:
• $3,000 single / $6,000 family deductible in network
• $6,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($12,000 family)
• $425.00 monthly HRA account ($5,100 annually) can be used to pay down dependent medical insurance premiums or for unreimbursed health expenses.

Dental Benefits: United Healthcare

• Dental PPO (DPPO)
• $50 individual deductible; $150 family deductible
• $2,000 Calendar Year Maximum

Life / AD&D: United Healthcare

• Basic Life - $30,000
• AD&D - $30,000

Short Term/Long Term Disability: United Healthcare

• Short Term Benefits begin on 7th day of injury/sickness up to 12 weeks
• Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $1,250 weekly
• Long Term Benefits begin on 90th day of injury/sickness
• Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly

Available at employees' cost:

• Vision Insurance - United Healthcare
• Supplemental Life Insurance - United Healthcare
• Supplemental Insurance Policies - Aflac

TMRS (Retirement)

• Mandatory deduction of 7%
• City matches 2:1
• Five year vestment period

457 Deferred Compensation Plan- ICMA

• Voluntary contributions on a pre- or post- tax basis
• Employee contributions only

11 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Day

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Personal Day

Employees are paid bi-weekly and earn Paid-Time-Off (PTO) at the rate of 6.16 hours per pay period for the first four years of employment. PTO accrual increases after the 4th year and 9th year of employment.