Senior Building Inspector – Lead Code Compliance & Inspections

City of Farmers Branch; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Farmers Branch is seeking a Building Inspector to protect health, safety and welfare by ensuring that existing structures and new construction comply with adopted codes and city ordinances. Responsibilities include on-site inspections, issuing notices of deficiencies, scheduling and coordinating, reviewing plans for code compliance, and answering inquiries from contractors and residents.

A high school diploma is required; associate degree preferred; minimum municipal inspector

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• An associate's degree, diploma or equivalent education is preferred.
• Must possess 3 years of municipal building inspector experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate and perform on-site building inspections to ensure code compliance.
• Provide written notices regarding inspection results and corrections; conduct re-inspections as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, architects, property owners, and citizens regarding building code issues.
• Investigate inquiries/complaints concerning work with or without permits and issue stop-work orders as necessary.
• Monitor new commercial construction projects and notify property owners, contractors and city staff for timely closeout.
• Review applications, plans and drawings for compliance before approving and issuing permits.

Skills

Municipal building inspection

Code enforcement

Construction knowledge

Reading and writing reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Permit tracking software

Job description

The City of Farmers Branch is seeking a Building Inspector to protect health, safety and welfare by ensuring that existing structures and new construction comply with adopted codes and city ordinances. Responsibilities include on-site inspections, issuing notices of deficiencies, scheduling and coordinating, reviewing plans for code compliance, and answering inquiries from contractors and residents.

A high school diploma is required; associate degree preferred; minimum municipal inspector