Mechanical Inspector, (A262120-6), 206, Building Inspections

About the role

The City of Laredo seeks a Mechanical Inspector to conduct inspections of new and add-on commercial and residential construction to ensure compliance with mechanical (HVAC) codes. This role also involves reviewing plans, communicating with customers, investigating complaints, and issuing citations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site mechanical inspections of residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with City ordinances and mechanical (HVAC) codes.
• Review plans and post inspection results.
• Communicate with customers (contractors, property owners).
• Investigate complaints concerning violations of the mechanical (HVAC) code and City of Laredo ordinances.
• Respond to complaints of construction without a permit.
• Conduct assessments when needed and prepare written reports.
• Use GIS maps system to identify property information.
• Use Avolve plan review program to revise residential and commercial drawings.
• Use electronic devices to complete reports and inspections.
• Communicate via email.
• Use Naviline for financial/permitting to post inspections results and verify building permits.
• Read plans and specifications to determine conformance to codes and ordinances.
• Maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Process 311's public complaints and follow current procedures to post results on the system.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Issue Stop Works and/or citations when contractors do not follow mechanical (HVAC) code and City of Laredo ordinances.
• Comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Function in a principle-based organization that values character and core values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least five (5) years of experience in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning).
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• International Code Council Residential Mechanical Inspector Certification within one (1) year of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of existing ordinances, laws, and regulations governing mechanical (HVAC) installations and repairs.
• Knowledge of mechanical (HVAC) inspections (HVAC systems, ductwork, ventilation, exhaust systems).
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of mechanical (HVAC) installations.
• Knowledge of existing mechanical (HVAC) codes adopted by the City of Laredo.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC) adopted by the City of Laredo.
• Knowledge of the International Code (i.e., Int. Residential Code, Int. Building Code, Int. Mechanical Code and Energy Code), Land Development Code, and the City of Laredo ordinances.
• Ability to use City of Laredo GIS maps system to identify property information.
• Ability to use Avolve plan review program to revise residential and commercial drawings.
• Ability to use electronic devices (computers, tablets, smart phones) to complete reports and inspections.
• Ability to communicate via email.
• Ability to use Naviline for financial/permitting to post inspections results and verify if current projects have building permits.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and determine conformance to codes and ordinances.
• Ability to make decisions to determine permit compliance with established standards.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and code requirements.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to process 311's public complaints and follow current procedures to post results on the system.
• Ability to maintain cordial relationships with customers and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to issue Stop Works and/or citations when contractors do not follow mechanical (HVAC) code and City of Laredo ordinances.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to perform the duties of this position.

Skills

• Knowledge of existing ordinances, laws, and regulations governing mechanical (HVAC) installations and repairs.
• Knowledge of mechanical (HVAC) inspections (HVAC systems, ductwork, ventilation, exhaust systems).
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of mechanical (HVAC) installations.
• Knowledge of existing mechanical (HVAC) codes adopted by the City of Laredo.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC) adopted by the City of Laredo.
• Knowledge of the International Code (i.e., Int. Residential Code, Int. Building Code, Int. Mechanical Code and Energy Code), Land Development Code, and the City of Laredo ordinances.
• Ability to use City of Laredo GIS maps system to identify property information.
• Ability to use Avolve plan review program to revise residential and commercial drawings.
• Ability to use electronic devices (computers, tablets, smart phones) to complete reports and inspections.
• Ability to communicate via email.
• Ability to use Naviline for financial/permitting to post inspections results and verify if current projects have building permits.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and determine conformance to codes and ordinances.
• Ability to make decisions to determine permit compliance with established standards.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and code requirements.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to process 311's public complaints and follow current procedures to post results on the system.
• Ability to maintain cordial relationships with customers and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to issue Stop Works and/or citations when contractors do not follow mechanical (HVAC) code and City of Laredo ordinances.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to perform the duties of this position.

Benefits

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid holidays
• Paid health/Dental plan

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate field work.