What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector or Senior Building Inspector position at City of Farmers Branch- TX?
Salary : $50,606.40 - $75,920.00 Annually
Location : Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 01425
Department : Community Services - Building Inspections
Division : Building Inspections
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Summary
Building Inspector :
The purpose of this position is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people that live, work, play and learn in Farmers Branch by ensuring that existing structures and building construction, including remodeling, replacement and repair, is properly permitted and inspected to ensure compliance with national safety and quality standards and adopted building codes and city ordinances.
Senior Building Inspector :
The purpose of this position is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people that live, work, play and learn in Farmers Branch by ensuring that existing structures and building's construction, including remodeling, replacement and repair, is properly permitted and inspected to ensure compliance with national safety and quality standards and adopted building codes and city ordinances.
Essential Job Functions
Building Inspector :
Responsible for scheduling, coordinating and performing on site building and construction trades inspections to ensure compliance with various codes, regulations and standards; provide written notice regarding inspection results of deficiencies, issues correction notices; and performs re-inspections as needed to ensure compliance. Maintains accurate records and provides follow up to ensure compliance is obtained.
Responds to inquiries by contractors, architects, property owners, and citizens regarding construction and building code issues. Investigates inquiries and / or complaints concerning with or without a permit. Issues stop work orders as necessary.
Performs data entry in permit tracking software; coordinate scheduling of inspections; answers questions from the general public explaining policies and procedures; and all other duties as assigned.
Represents the City in a professional manner at all times.
May assist in reviewing applications, plans and drawings for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances prior to approving and issuing permits.
Senior Building Inspector :
Responsible for scheduling, coordinating and performing on site building and construction trades inspections to ensure compliance with various codes, regulations and standards; provide written notice regarding inspection results of deficiencies, issues correction notices; and performs re-inspections as needed to ensure compliance. Maintains accurate records and provides follow up to ensure compliance is obtained.
Responds to inquiries by contractors, architects, property owners, and citizens regarding construction and building code issues. Investigates inquiries and / or complaints concerning work with or without a permit. Issues stop work orders as necessary.
Monitors new commercial construction projects and provides notices to property owner, contractor and appropriate city staff to facilitate a timely project closeout.
Mentors and assists in building inspections related training for relevant city personnel.
Maintains professional certifications by attending classes and seminars.
Performs data entry in permit tracking software; coordinates scheduling of inspections; answers questions from the general public explaining policies and procedures; and all other duties as assigned.
Assists in reviewing applications, plans and drawings for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances prior to approving and issuing permits.
Represents the city in a professional manner at all times.
Education and Experience
Building Inspector :
High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. An associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school is preferred.
Minimum of 1 year building inspection experience OR
Minimum of 3 years of any combination licensed construction work (mechanical, electrical or plumbing), construction inspection, code enforcement and / or fire code inspection experience or equivalent is required.
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with on the job training.
Senior Building Inspector :
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. An associate's degree, diploma or equivalent education from a college, technical college, business, vocational or correspondence school is preferred.
Must possess 3 years of municipal building inspector experience.
5 years of any combination construction, code enforcement, and / or fire code inspection experience is preferred.
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained through on job training.
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Building Inspector :
This position normally performs the duty assignment according to their own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion.
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of the technical field with use of analytic judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Ability to read and apply relevant literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals and / or legal documents. Intermediate ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar using all parts of speech.
Work may require providing advice to others outside directing reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Special Requirements :
May be subject to being on-call during non-working hours.
Mobility within a field environment.
Licenses and Certificates :
Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed is required.
Two ICC inspector certifications in electrical, building, plumbing, or mechanical, required or must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License, required or must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
Texas State Journeyman or Master Plumber license, preferred.
Work Environment :
Exposed to weather conditions when performing inspections. Job requires walking on uneven terrain, light carrying (less than 25 lbs.), climbing, driving, stooping, kneeling, pulling and reaching while making inspections.
Senior Building Inspector : Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
This position normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion.
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Advanced ability to read and apply literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and / or legal documents. Intermediate ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Special Requirements :
May be subject to be on-call during non-working hours. Mobility within a field environment.
Licenses and Certificates :
Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed, required.
Current Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License, required.
Must possess a minimum of three ICC certifications in electrical, building, plumbing or mechanical (residential and / or commercial).
Work Environment :
Exposed to weather conditions when performing inspections. Job requires walking on uneven terrain, light carrying (less than 25 lbs.), climbing, driving, stooping, kneeling, pulling and reaching while making inspections.
The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.
Benefits offered include :
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- TMRS Pension
- Empower Retirement
- Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
- 4-Day Work-Week
For most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information :
How many years experience do you have in Building Inspections, Plan Review, Construction, or a closely related field?
How many years experience do you have doing construction work (mechanical, electrical or plumbing), construction inspection, code enforcement, or similar roles?
Do you possess a valid State of Texas Class C Drivers' license?
The city's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI / DUI conviction in the past 7 years.Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?
Are you able to work "on call" outside of normal working hours?
Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?
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Salary : $50,606 - $75,920
