Building Inspector: Plans Review & Code Inspections

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking qualified inspectors to perform building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical site inspections for commercial and residential projects. The role requires ICC certifications, professional licenses where applicable, and ability to review plans for code compliance.

Under supervision, you will issue permits, provide technical guidance to contractors and the public, and ensure enforcement of municipal building codes.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED or higher and three (3) years journey level Building trades, Plumbing trades, Mechanical trades; or journey level, master, or supervisory electrician experience; or architectural/engineering design experience; or construction code inspection; or plan review experience.
• Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state. Must have at time of appointment applicable licenses/certifications as required by area of assignment.
• Building Inspections require ICC Certification as a Commercial or Residential Building Inspector by time of application and ICC Certification as a Building Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment.
• Plumbing Inspections require ICC Certification as a Commercial or Residential Plumbing Inspector by time of application. Journeyman or Master Plumber's License required at time of appointment. ICC as Plumbing Plans Examiner within one year. Plumber License required within six months. Application submission within one month.
• Mechanical Inspections require ICC Certification as a Commercial or Residential Mechanical Inspector by time of application and ICC as a Mechanical Plans Examiner within one year.
• Electrical Inspections require Journeyman or Master Electrician license at time of application and ICC Certification as a Commercial or Residential Electrical Inspector by time of application.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, conduct Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical site inspections of commercial or residential construction; or review plans for compliance with building regulations.
• Verify plans and drawings for conformance to code requirements; review cooling/heating, plumbing fixtures, and gas appliances; approve permits.
• Provide technical assistance to construction industry and public regarding codes; interpret electrical and signage codes.
• Perform inspections at various stages of construction; inform and interpret code requirements; issue and post citations when needed.
• Investigate complaints; coordinate with supervisor on difficult situations; maintain records and file documentation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License (Class C)

ICC Certification (Commercial/Residential Inspector)

Plumbing Inspector License (Texas)

Job description

City of El Paso is seeking qualified inspectors to perform building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical site inspections for commercial and residential projects. The role requires ICC certifications, professional licenses where applicable, and ability to review plans for code compliance.

Under supervision, you will issue permits, provide technical guidance to contractors and the public, and ensure enforcement of municipal building codes.