Building Inspector Code Enforcement Officer Jobs in Texas

General Summary GENERAL SUMMARY Performs a variety of tasks associated with technical building inspection and plans examination; to enforce building codes, regulations and ordinances for residential and commercial construction. SUPERVISION General supervision is provided by the Building Official. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform residential and commercial inspections during various stages of construction and remodeling (including mechanical, electrical and plumbing); enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations; recommend modifications and adjustments as necessary.

Perform Certificate of Occupancy inspections. Develops and maintains constructive relationships with City officials, other departments, community agencies and groups, and the general public regarding the Development Services Department. Review, read and interpret building construction plans and building construction codes and ordinances, efficiently and effectively.

Confer with architects, contractors, engineers, builders and the general public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions of adopted codes and ordinances. Communicates effectively and courteously with the public and private sectors orally, over the telephone, by e-mail, and in writing. Coordinate development meetings for contractors; provide pre-construction guidelines and information.

Coordinate the permitting process between developers and other City departments and divisions; respond to questions; mediate and resolve conflicts and complaints. Prepare reports and logs in support of inspection control; monitor and obtain information from computerized database; input various types of data in support of building inspections function. Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities.

Investigate complaints, and issue court citations for violations when necessary. Conduct research for recommendation of modifications to building codes, policies, and procedures as appropriate. Make records available, prepare documents and testify during administrative and judicial hearings when necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Skill in organizing daily inspections and other duties. Skill in detecting code violations in required building construction. Skill in relating to City staff, elected officials, business and association executives and the general public.

Skill in handling difficult situations with contractors, inspectors, and citizens. Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of building inspections. Knowledge of structural engineering concepts, design and engineering mathematics.

Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building codes. Knowledge of safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations as applied to building inspection.

Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, methods and equipment. Knowledge of inspection laws including management, retention and disclosure information. Ability to analyze building plans and existing structures for code compliance.

Ability to learn codes and ordinances adopted and enforced by the City, including currently adopted Building Codes and Zoning Ordinance. Ability to read and interpret complex building plans, specifications and building codes. Ability to determine if construction plans conform to the City's adopted code requirements.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to pass a medical examination and drug test. Ability to meet the City's driving standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED required. One year of increasingly responsible experience in building inspections and/or plan review. Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Possession of Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Plumbing Inspector License. Possession International Code Council certification as a Building Inspector is desired. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Work is performed indoors and outdoors, including field work during inclement weather and extremes.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Some bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching above the shoulder is necessary. Working at heights is sometimes necessary.

Must be able to work sitting, standing, and/or moving about for periods of time. Must be able to operate all assigned equipment, including a vehicle.