Combo Building Inspector

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Galveston is seeking a Building Inspector to perform residential and commercial inspections under general supervision. The role ensures compliance with building, energy, zoning, and safety codes, and involves plan reviews, permit issuance, and reporting of violations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of construction experience (residential and commercial) or an equivalent mix of education and experience; licensed electrician preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; AND three years’ experience in residential and commercial construction; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed electrician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings during and after construction to ensure foundational and structural components meet codes and approved plans.
• Reviews mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work for compliance with municipal and state codes.
• Maintains inspection records and prepares reports; issues notices for corrections and pursues follow-up actions.
• Provides customer service by giving technical guidance to the public, designers and contractors regarding permitting and building processes.
• Conducts plan reviews and issues building permits; reviews drawings for compliance with codes and safety standards.
• Attends Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals meetings and supports city operations.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Plan reviews

Code interpretation

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ICC Residential Building Inspector

ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector

ICC Residential Electrical Inspector

ICC Commercial Building Inspector

ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector

ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector

Texas Plumbing Inspector License

Texas Driver's License

Job description

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!

Job Description SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, conducts residential and commercial building inspections for the City.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects buildings during and after construction to ensure foundations, framing and other structural components/energy meet the provisions of building, energy, zoning, municipal and state codes/safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Inspects mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work to ensure compliance with the applicable municipal and state codes.
• Ensures all federal flood elevation criteria are implemented.
• Observes building conditions and issues notices for corrections; obtains evidence and prepares reports regarding violations; prepares complaints for legal action against violators; confers with City legal staff regarding ordinance interpretation; maintains inspection records and prepares reports.
• Provides customer service by providing technical assistance to the general public, design professionals and contractors regarding the permitting and building process; explains and interprets codes and regulations.
• Conducts plan reviews; reviews requests and issues building permits; reviews engineering and design drawings for compliance to municipal, state and federal building codes and safety laws.
• Assists in the update and maintenance of the Department’s portion of the City’s web site; provides technical assistance to staff regarding hardware/software usage.
• Plans, organizes and participates in all building programs and activities; attends Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals meetings.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well‑being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge: City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Residential and commercial construction methods and practices. Principles and practices of residential and commercial construction plan reviews. Building and fire codes and related ordinances and regulations. FEMA regulations Texas Local Government Code. City geography. Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in: Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. Providing efficient customer service. Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations. Reading and understanding construction plans and supporting documents. Organizing and maintaining records and analyzing data. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; AND three years’ experience in residential and commercial construction; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed electrician preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license. (Required within 4 years of start date)
• Texas Plumbing Inspector License.
• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification.
• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Mechanical Inspector certification.
• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Electrical Inspector certification.
• International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector certification.
• International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Mechanical Inspector certification.
• International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed both in an indoor and outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Compensation Range DOQ

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.

Galveston Island is a coastal barrier island located along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Galveston's convenient coastal location along with its close proximity to Houston, has contributed to the city becoming the economic engine it is today - including being the employment center of Galveston County. The City of Galveston has a population of approximately 50,000 and is home to key industries in medicine, education and maritime.