Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

Requirements

MOS CODES: NONE

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED or higher and three (3) years journey level Building trades, Plumbing trades, Mechanical trades; or journey level, master, or supervisory electrician experience; or architectural/engineering design experience; or construction code inspection; or plan review experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state. Must have at time of appointment applicable licenses/certifications as required by area of assignment.

Area-Specific Requirements

• Building Inspections:
  • International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Commercial or Residential Building Inspector by time of application.
  • International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Building Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment.
• Plumbing Inspections:
  • International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Commercial or Residential Plumbing Inspector by time of application.
  • Journeyman or Master Plumber's License required at time of appointment.
  • International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Plumbing Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment.
  • Plumbing Inspector License from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners required within six (6) months of appointment.
  • Submission of application to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners required within one (1) month of appointment.
• Mechanical Inspections:
  • International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial or Residential Mechanical Inspector by time of application.
  • International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Mechanical Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment.
• Electrical Inspections:
  • Journey or Master Electrician license at time of application.
  • International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Commercial or Residential Electrical Inspector by time of application.
  • International Code Council Certification (ICC) as an Electrical Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, depending on area of assignment, conduct Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical site inspections of commercial or residential construction; or review residential, industrial and commercial plans for compliance with national, state, and local building regulations. Provide code interpretation assistance as required for assigned area.

Typical Duties

• Accept and review plans and specifications submitted for issuance of permits.
• Provide technical assistance to construction industry and general public regarding code standards and regulations.
• Review existing and proposed changes to codes and regulations.
• Perform residential and commercial inspections.
• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions.
• Enforce municipal and building codes.
• Maintain applicable records and files.
• Attend periodic training to enhance skills, and maintain certification(s).
• Provide technical support assistance.

General Information

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Note: Applicants with a foreign diplomas, transcripts must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.