Building Inspector / Plans Examiner

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.

Building Inspections: Positions assigned to Building Inspections require International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Commercial or Residential Building Inspector by time of application and International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Building Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment.

Plumbing Inspections: Positions assigned to Plumbing Inspections require 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: Positions assigned to Mechanical Inspections require International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial or Residential Mechanical Inspector by time of application and International Code Council Certification (ICC) as a Mechanical Plans Examiner within one (1) year of appointment.

Electrical Inspections: Positions assigned to Electrical Inspections require 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. 

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. 

Accept and review plans and specifications submitted for issuance of permits. Involves: Verify that plans and drawings indicate nature and character of work to determine conformance to Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical code requirements. Include in review cooling/heating systems; duct size and heat controls, plumbing fixture count, number of bathrooms, and gas appliances properly designed and vented. Approve issuance of construction permits. Provide technical assistance to construction industry and general public regarding code standards and regulations. Interpret electrical and signage codes. Review existing and proposed changes to codes and regulations. Review and study current and proposed building codes to become familiar with their use and application.

Perform residential and commercial inspections. Involves: Conduct on the job building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures. Conduct inspections at different stages of construction project. Review plans and specifications, materials, layouts and equipment. Perform inspections of construction projects for compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. Inform, explain, and interpret building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical code requirements. Issue and post red tag, stop work orders, corrective action notices and court citations when construction does not meet building code or plan specifications. Testify in court and before City boards and Commissions, as required. Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions. Refer difficult or questionable situations to supervisor.

Enforce municipal and building codes. Involves: Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service. Confer with contractors issuing verbal and written corrections as needed. As assigned and during daily inspections, investigate work to ensure construction is being performed by licensed contractors with a city-issued permit and in compliance with requirements. Sign and post permits if construction is in compliance. Provide uniform conformance to building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical codes, standards and regulations. Maintain applicable records and files. Research prior inspections for approval or disapproval. Attend periodic training to enhance skills, and maintain certification(s).

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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.

Salary : $43,020 - $71,470