INSPECTOR (Habitability Inspections)

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus up to $3000 after 24mo

Relocation incentive up to $1000

Annual certifications incentives up to

Step increases: 3.1% at year 3; 2.8%at

Job summary

City of Houston seeks a Journey-Level Inspector to ensure construction meets local and national codes. You will inspect mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural systems and provide written feedback, keeping logs and photos, and issuing violations under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of journey-level experience in inspection; a Texas driver’s license may be required along with ICBO or related certificates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of journey-level or skilled inspection experience.
• May require a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Certified in multiple inspection trades as listed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural systems for code compliance.
• Provide written feedback and maintain records, photos, and violation notices.
• Monitor construction sites for code compliance and interact with the public and contractors.
• Review plans, specifications, and drawings; prepare technical reports.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years journey-level/ skilled inspection experience

Tools

Plumbing Inspector Certificate

Electrical Inspector Certificate

Mechanical Inspector Certificate

Structural Inspector Certificate

Occupancy ICBO Certificate

Elevator Inspector Certificate (QEI)

Job description

Applications Accepted From

All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section

Houston Permitting Center / Occupancy/Habitability Inspection

Location

1002 Washington Avenue

Workdays & Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*

*Subject to change*

Description of Duties / Essential Functions

Ensures that construction meets local and national building codes, ordinances and technical specifications through various duties that include, but are not limited to the following: Inspects mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural systems to ensure they comply with building codes and local ordinances. Provides written feedback related to the findings. Performs record keeping activities, maintains daily logs, records/maintains photographs taken during inspections and issues violation notices and stop-work orders under supervision of senior technical staff. Monitors construction sites periodically to ensure overall compliance with codes. Meets with public, contractors, technical professionals, and businesses to respond to inquiries and technical problems. Research and evaluates plans, specifications, and drawings. Prepares and submits various technical reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Journey level is a union card holding member that skilled in each building trade or craft, who has successfully completed an official apprenticeship qualification. Journey level is considered certified to work in that field.

Working Conditions

This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level.

Educational Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed.

Experience Requirements

Two (2) years of journey level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed are required.

License Requirements

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the city of Houston's policy on driving.

Certificate / License

• Plumbing - licensed by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners; and ICBO or IAPMO Plumbing Inspector Certificate.


• Electrical - ICBO or IAEA Inspector's Certificate.


• Mechanical - ICBO Mechanical Inspector's Certificate.


• Structural - ICBO Building Inspector's Certificate.


• Occupancy - ICBO Certificate in the primary area of inspection to be performed.


• Elevator - QEI Elevator Inspector's Certificate

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Selection / Skills Tests Required

None. However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

Safety Impact Position

Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 18

Incentives / Awards

• Retention: Eligible for award of up to $3000.00, upon completion of 24 months employment


• Relocation: Eligible for incentive of up to $1000.00, upon submission of qualifying receipts


• Certification: Eligible for annual incentives of up to $3900.00, upon acquisition of eligible certifications


• Step Increase: Salary adjusted by 3.1% upon start of 3rd year of employment


• Salary adjusted by 2.8% upon start of 5th year of employment

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.