Building Inspector I, II, or III

Duties

• Perform inspections of residential and commercial projects for compliance with safety codes.
• Cookordinate with contractors and citizens to ensure adherence to state and federal backflow prevention regulations.
• Provide guidance and information to contractors, citizens, and city staff regarding building codes and ordinances.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints related to non-compliance issues.
• Reviewing applications, plans, specifications, and blueprints to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Maintain inspection records and files and prepare reports.
• Plan review as assigned

Qualifications

• Inspector I: Three (3) years of experience in the construction industry or as an inspector.
• Inspector II: Eight (8) years of experience in the construction industry, including at least five (5) years as an inspector.
• Inspector III: At least ten (10) years of experience as an inspector.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Supplemental Information

• Certifications (Required): ICBO, SBCCI, or ICC Building Inspector certification (required within twelve months if not currently held), Texas Plumbing Inspector license (required within 12 months if not currently held), Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of building codes, city ordinances, and state/federal regulations. Ability to read and interpret technical materials, plans, and specifications. Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations to assess compliance with standards. Competence in using testing and measuring equipment. Strong computer skills and familiarity with office equipment.
• Professional Attributes: Commitment to public service. Customer-focused with a collaborative, “can-do” attitude.

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment with regular field visits to construction sites. Physical demands are sedentary in nature with prolonged sitting. Work may cause fatigue of eyes, fingers, and other facilities because of fairly continuous use of motor senses. Will be required to attend functions and meetings in other buildings and other sites. Requires moderate physical effort in carrying/moving up to 25 pounds. Includes walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and driving a vehicle to building sites and city facilities.

Eligible University Park employee benefits include, but are not limited to: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Life, AD&D and Long-term Disability insurance, Flexible spending and dependent care accounts, Retirement benefits, 457 Deferred Compensation accounts, Accrued paid vacation and sick leave time, Paid holidays, Employee tuition reimbursement, Higher education learning partnerships for employees and their dependents, Travel assistance, Free employee assistance program, Identity theft protection services.