Trades Inspector - Structural

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a Building Inspector to review new construction and alterations for compliance with building codes, ordinances, and laws. You will read blueprints and plans to determine contractor conformity during the construction process.

The role includes scheduling field inspections, inspecting various aspects of buildings, recording findings, noting violations, and sometimes issuing stop-work orders.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Three to six years of construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license; obtain code group certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Schedule field inspections in assigned area.
• Inspect buildings under construction for code compliance.
• Interpret building codes and explain violations to contractors.
• Record and maintain inspection records.
• Note violations and/or problems encountered.
• Inspect existing structures for compliance before permits.
• Inform owners, contractors, builders, and supervisors of violations.
• May issue stop-work orders if needed.
• Perform final inspections for approval.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Code interpretation

Record keeping

Education

Two years of college coursework in engineering/architecture

Valid driver’s license

Code group certification within 1 year

Job description

Inspects construction and alteration of all types of buildings and structures for compliance with building codes, ordinances, and laws. Reads blueprints and plans to determine compliance of contractors in the process of construction.

• Schedule field inspections of construction in an assigned area;
• Inspect various aspects of buildings under construction to ensure compliance with building codes;
• Interpret building codes and ordinances and explain such to the public and contractors;
• Record inspections and maintain records of inspections made;
• Note violations and/or problems encountered;
• Inspect existing structures to determine compliance with codes and ordinances before issuance of permits;
• Inform property owners, contractors, builders, and supervisors of code violations;
• May issue an order to stop work if compliance is not made;
• Perform final inspections of the construction site for final approval;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of two years of college coursework in engineering, architecture, or a related field with an additional three to six years of experience in construction work; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:

Valid Current Driver's License
Achieve certification by a major code group within one year of hire.

Knowledge of:

• Building construction methods and practices;
• State and local codes and ordinances;
• Building inspection techniques.

Ability to:

• Complete on-the-job training in building construction inspection;
• Read and interpret blueprints;
• Explain violations of ordinances to contractors;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Achieve certification from a major code group within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Frequently stand and walk during a shift;
• Occasionally climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, and inclined surfaces in orderto make inspections;
• Rotate the upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle operate a vehicle.