Senior Building Inspector II – Code Compliance & Field Expert

City of Grapevine; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grapevine is seeking a skilled inspector to ensure compliance with municipal codes for new and existing construction. You will conduct on-site inspections across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, review plans, and interact with the public to resolve code-related questions and violations.

The role requires interpreting building codes, maintaining daily records, and coordinating with Plan Review and Management to translate codes into field practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus three years of construction experience.
• Equivalent education, training or experience accepted.
• Model code certifications preferred.
• Texas Plumbing Inspector’s License preferred; obtain within one year of hire.
• Must pass background checks and have a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen and vision screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site inspections for residential, commercial and industrial construction to ensure code compliance.
• Reviews plans and ensures activities comply with adopted codes and ordinances.
• Interacts with public, developers, and builders to answer codes questions.
• Maintains daily inspection records and reports in the department system.
• Identifies violations and coordinates with supervisor to resolve issues.
• Conducts compliance inspections for signs, pools, utilities, setbacks, etc.
• Completes special projects related to ordinance compliance.
• Translates interpretations from Plan Review to field operations.
• Monitors construction plans and activities through all phases for compliance.
• Answers code questions to the satisfaction of involved parties.
• Ensures timely and accurate inspections and reports.
• Performs related duties and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Arithmetic

Building codes

Independent worker

Problem solving

Team player

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Plumbing Inspector’s License (preferred)

Model code certifications (preferred)

Job description

City of Grapevine is seeking a skilled inspector to ensure compliance with municipal codes for new and existing construction. You will conduct on-site inspections across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, review plans, and interact with the public to resolve code-related questions and violations.

The role requires interpreting building codes, maintaining daily records, and coordinating with Plan Review and Management to translate codes into field practice.