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Salary: $21.04 - $24.55 Hourly
Location : Community Services - 1616 N. Galloway, Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2600252
Department: Neighborhood Services
Division: Rental Certificate of Occupancy
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $21.04/hr. minimum - $24.55/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To perform a variety of tasks associated with the inspection of existing single-family residential properties and to enforce minimum property standards within adopted codes and ordinances.
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SUPERVISION:
General supervision is provided by the Manager of Property Maintenance and Rental Inspections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
2. Conduct exterior and interior inspections of existing single-family and multi-family residential dwellings. Enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations; recommend modifications and adjustments as necessary to comply with minimum property standards.
3. Inspect previously occupied rental single-family dwellings for code compliance; approve inspected dwellings for rental property license.
4. Inspect multi-family dwellings for code compliance; approve annual license issuance.
5. Inspect all dwelling exteriors for minimum code compliance within designated neighborhoods to include but not limited to broken windows, roof condition, weather protection of exterior surfaces, driveway and sidewalk condition and accessory building condition.
6. Ability to clearly communicate to property owners, contractors and the general public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions of adopted codes and ordinances related to residential construction.
7. Receive calls and answer questions about licenses, permits and code requirements; direct inquiries as necessary relating to residential maintenance and construction.
8. Retrieve license and permit information from the computer; verify legal data including owners, tax records, and other data needed to issue permits and notify property owners of corrective actions necessary to gain code compliance.
9. Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings.
10. Testify in court as necessary. Drive to and from destinations as assigned.
11. Inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems and varied other building component systems of residences for approval of rental property license programs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct meetings with citizen groups to explain code and local regulations as related to the Residential Inspection Program.
2. Oversee maintenance of assigned vehicle.
3. Investigate and resolve public complaints; determine compliance with City codes and ordinances; recommend appropriate actions.
4. Assist in training other property maintenance inspectors and related staff as appropriate.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of increasingly responsible housing code inspection, multi-family inspections, property/construction management, project coordination.
or
High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of building maintenance, repair and construction experience and/or building inspection experience and have the ability to detect violations to minimum property standards.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Possession of International Code Council Property Maintenance Code Certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
Possession of a State of Texas Code Enforcement Registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday- Friday 8am-5pm.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have of increasingly responsible housing code inspection, multi-family inspections, property/construction management, project coordination or building maintenance, repair and construction experience and/or building inspection experience and have the ability to detect violations to minimum property standards.

• NO experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• more than 5 years

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess any of the following certifications?

• No, I do not possess these certifications.
• I possess the International Code Council Property Maintenance Code Certification
• I possess the State of Texas Code Enforcement Registration.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

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