Combination Building Inspector I/II

City-of-College-Statio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station is seeking a Combination Building Inspector II to enforce building codes through inspections of residential and commercial construction, alterations, demolitions, and related projects in our community.

Under limited supervision, you will review plans, issue notices of code violations, interpret code requirements, and coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of related construction experience or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver's license
• Knowledge of carpentry, building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC practices
• Ability to perform inspections in tight or difficult locations
• Ability to obtain ICC residential energy plans examiner/inspector certification as required
• Ability to obtain ICC commercial energy inspector certification as required
• Possess journeyman or master licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspect on-site electrical, building, and mechanical work for conformance with City codes.
• Prepare and issue code violation notices with corrective action requirements.
• Review and interpret approved construction plans and specifications.
• Provide code interpretations and information to contractors and the public.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain files for permits and citations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Building codes

Construction inspection

Electrical work

Plumbing work

HVAC work

Code interpretations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driver’s license

Job description

Under general supervision of the Building Official the Combination Building Inspector performs skilled work in all phases of residential and commercial building inspections; enforcing laws relating to new construction, alteration, removal, and demolition of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with building codes, laws and regulations.

Combination Building Inspector II

This classification is distinguished from the entry level class in that incumbents work under limited and/or moderate supervision and have obtained certifications and licensure to inspect and review a combination of structural elements in multiple disciplines or trades. The Combination Building Inspector II performs all duties of the Combination Building Inspector I in addition to the following:

• Ensure compliance of building codes, laws, and regulations by performing internal and external building inspection duties involved in the enforcement of building related codes of public and private construction, improvements and demolition
• Inspect on-site electrical, building, and mechanical work for conformance with City codes; enforcing City building, electrical, energy, and mechanical ordinances.
• Prepare and issue code violation notices, according to established policy, advising owner and contractor of necessary corrective action and following through for compliance.
• Review and interpret approved construction plans, specifications and special provisions as a basis for monitoring construction activities.
• Provide code interpretations and other essential information to contractors and the general public about building requirements and inspection procedures.
• Prepare reports and maintain files of inspections and issued permits and citations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Duties - Combination Building Inspector II

• Inspect on-site plumbing, gas, and lawn irrigation system work for conformance with City codes; enforcing City plumbing ordinances.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of related experience in the construction field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver's license

Knowledge of practices and techniques used in carpentry work, building construction, electrical work, plumbing work, and air-conditioning and heating work

Ability to accomplish inspections in difficult to maneuver inspections areas (crawl spaces, attics, ladder only access areas, etc.)

Ability to obtain certification from the International Code Council as a residential energy plans examiner/inspector as required by the department career development plan

Ability to obtain certification from the International Code Council as a commercial energy inspector as required by the department career development plan

Ability to obtain State of Texas Plumbing Inspection License as required by the department career development plan

Preferred: Journeyman or Master Licensure in any construction trade

Building related certification(s) from a model code organization

Previous building inspection work experience

Combination Building Inspector II candidates must meet all minimum qualifications of the Combination Building Inspector I, in addition to the following:

Required: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and four (4) years of related experience in the construction field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

State of Texas Plumbing Inspection License

Certification from the International Code Council as a residential energy plans examiner/inspector

Certification from the International Code Council as a commercial energy inspector

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position posted until filled or closing date.