Building Services Inspector I/II/III/IV

City of Baytown, TX

Baytown (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Overtime as required

Generous leave (sick, vacation, and 10

paid holidays

Job summary

City of Baytown, TX is seeking a Building Inspector role across Levels I–IV to enforce city codes and oversee construction compliance. The position involves inspections, plan reviews, and investigations of non-permitted work, with responsibilities to contact owners and contractors and document findings in the city’s permit/tracking system.

The role requires strong knowledge of codes, ability to interpret regulations in the field, and the capacity to work both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to obtain within one year.
Texas Plumbing Inspectors License or ability to attain within two years.
Certification in one of Building/Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Fuel Gas/Energy Conservation codes.

Responsibilities

Inputs inspection and complaint results into the permit tracking software and generates deficiency letters.
Reviews plans and specifications for code compliance.
Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects, including multi-family and manufactured home parks.
Communicates with the public, agencies, architects, engineers, contractors and City departments.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Plan reading

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Code Enforcement Officer Certification

Texas Plumbing Inspectors License

ICC Certification

Tools

Permit tracking software

Plan review tools

Job description

Job Summary

Make a meaningful impact in your community while building a rewarding career in code enforcement and building inspection. Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring safe, quality construction while helping property owners and contractors navigate City codes and regulations. With opportunities spanning Levels I–IV, this position offers room to grow, develop your expertise, and take on greater responsibility as your skills and experience advance.

This position will enforce the City's codes and ordinances relating to new construction, remodels, additions, repairs, plan reviews, and related activities. Perform investigations of non-permitted work and contact property owners and contractors to resolve issues in the field. Employees must be able to operate independently and in group settings and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to make code interpretations in the field that are consistent with established policies and procedures. Employees are required to thoroughly document the conclusions of inspections and investigations in the City's permit and complaint tracking software.

Duties

Inputs inspection and complaint results into the permit tracking software and generates letters to communicate deficiencies to owners, designers, and contractors.
Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with adopted federal, state, and local codes.
Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects, including multi-family and manufactured home/recreational vehicle parks.
Effectively communicates with the general public, other regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and other City departments regarding projects or complaints. May include meetings with applicants, contractors, agents, City departments, peers, and supervisors.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Building Inspector I/II

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Two years of experience in Code Enforcement or an equivalent combination of education and related field experience.
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to attain within one year.

Preferred

State Code Enforcement Officer Certification
Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License or the ability to attain within two years.
Certification in one of the following Commercial or Residential Codes:

Building
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Fuel Gas
Energy Conservation

Building Inspector III

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Three years of experience in a paraprofessional munipality related role.
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to attain within one year.
Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License.
Certification in one fo the following Commercial or Residental Codes:

Building
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Fuel Gas
Energy Conservation

Preferred

State Code Enforcement Officer Certification
Certification in three of the Commercial and/or Residential codes listed above.

Building Inspector IV

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Five years experience in a paraprofessional municipality related role.
Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License.
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.
ICC Certification as a Combination Commercial or Residential Inspector.

Preferred

ICC Combination Inspector.
State Code Enforcement Officer Registration, Texas Department of Health.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of City, State, and National codes. Ability to read plans, inspect structures for code compliance and to communicate with contractors and the general public. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.

Medical

United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits

Dental

Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

Texas Municipal Retirement System:

7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

MissionSquare 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

Equitable:

Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave