Combination Inspector/Building Inspector

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks a Building Inspector to inspect buildings for code compliance, maintain detailed records, and handle public inquiries. Position involves office work and on-site inspections, with licensing requirements to be met within set timeframes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of inspections or related experience; a strong construction background may substitute; bilingual English/Spanish is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years inspections or related experience required.
• Strong construction background in framing, electrical, plumbing, or construction management may substitute inspections experience.
• Texas Class C driver's license; certain licenses/certifications to be obtained within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for compliance with codes and ordinances; maintain detailed written records.
• Prepare cases about dangerous structures for the Building and Standards Commission; respond to questions and public inquiries.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties include inspecting a variety of buildings for compliance with building codes and other ordinances; maintaining detailed written records of inspections; responding to questions and complaints from the public, city staff, contractors, architects and engineers; preparing cases about dangerous structures to present to the Building and Standards Commission; and studying code and ordinance changes, attending educational seminars, and staying current with construction trends and inspection procedural innovations. Duties involve working both in an office environment and conducting on-site inspections. A high school diploma or equivalent plus two years inspections or related experience required. Strong construction background in areas such as framing, electrical, plumbing or construction management may be accepted in lieu of inspections experience. If hired at lower range as Building Inspector, will primarily conduct electrical inspections (TDLR electrical license preferred). Must have, or obtain within a specified timeframe International Building, Residential and Energy Conservation Code certifications; and have a valid Class C Texas driver’s license. To be hired as, or advance to the higher pay range, must acquire within a specified timeframe, a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector license, International Plumbing Code certification and other applicable licenses and certifications. Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills beneficial.

PAY GRADE GG17 / FULL PAY RANGE $25.45 - $35.88 PER HOUR ($52,944 - $74,640 ANNUALLY)

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