Building Inspector

City of Seguin; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seguin is seeking a Building Inspector to review plans, inspect electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and enforce city codes during all construction phases. The role ensures compliance with ADA, safety standards, and applicable regulations while providing clear defect reports and guidance to permit holders.

Ideal candidates possess strong knowledge of building trades, reading blueprints, and the ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Qualifications

• Sufficient technical knowledge to conduct inspections of building construction, plumbing, electrical systems, framing, foundation, and heating and air conditioning systems, including any necessary licenses or certificates.
• Skill in all aspects of the building trades.
• Demonstrated mental ability to tolerate working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, climb, and crawl; lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to read detailed plans and blueprints, detect safety hazards, and maintain certifications and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review and inspects plans, drawings, and electrical installations to ensure compliance with codes.
• Prepare inspection and defect reports as necessary.
• Review and inspects plumbing and mechanical installations during construction stages for code compliance.
• Inspect gas pipes and fittings for leaks and proper pressure.
• Inspect building construction procedures, including evaluating slab adequacy.
• Observe all safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building trades knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in code enforcement

Job description

Examples of Work

• Reviews and/or inspects plans, drawings, and electrical installations to ensure compliance with codes;
• Prepares inspection and defect reports as necessary;
• Reviews and/or inspects plans for and actual plumbing and mechanical installations during all stages of construction;
• Reviews and/or inspects all aspects of building construction to ensure compliance with city codes (building, zoning, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, sign, disability accessibility, floodplain, garage sales, etc.);
• Inspects gas pipes and fittings for leaks and proper pressure;
• Inspects plumbing installations, signs, and gas pipes to ensure compliance with codes;
• Performs inspections of building construction procedures, including evaluating slab adequacy;
• Performs code compliance inspections for change of business operations on existing buildings;
• Performs inspections for compliance with ADA for buildings, access, driveways and sidewalks;
• Maintains current knowledge of National Electrical Code and regulations, applicable plumbing, mechanical, and building codes;
• Investigates prolonged interruptions of existing utility services, including evaluations of need for repair and answering customer inquiries regarding same;
• Responds to technical inquiries from outside agencies, customers, contractors, and other city employees regarding various permit, utility, and inspection issues;
• Observes all safety rules and procedures; and

Other Important Duties*

Performs such other duties as may be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sufficient technical knowledge to: conduct inspections of building construction, plumbing, electrical systems, framing, foundation, and heating and air conditioning systems, including any necessary licenses or certificates.
• Skill in: all aspects of the building trades.
• Demonstrated mental ability to: tolerate working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Physical ability to: bend, stoop, climb, and crawl; lift and maneuver up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to: learn specific city building code requirements; read detailed plans and blueprints to determine compliance with city requirements; detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all other city departments, city officials, other officials in the public and private sectors, and the general public; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school graduation, or its equivalent, sufficient technical training to conduct code enforcement inspections, plus at least five years of experience in a building trade which included reading and interpreting blueprints (directly relevant trade school may be substituted for up to two years of experience);
• or sufficient education to read and write well and sufficient technical training to conduct code inspections, plus at least seven years of experience in a building trade which included reading and interpreting blueprints (directly relevant trade school may be substituted for up to two years of experience.

Certificates and Licenses Required

International Code Council - Residential & Commercial Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Energy Inspector,Texas State Plumber License; or the ability to obtain one or more within one (1) year; and State of Texas Class C (operator) driver's license or available alternate means of transportation.

- Salary is $27.70/hour

- Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

- The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)

* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.