What are the responsibilities and job description for the Combination Building Inspector position at City of Grand Prairie, TX?
Salary : $22.67 - $35.66 Hourly
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2024-00215
Department : Planning
Division : Building Inspections
Opening Date : 07 / 11 / 2024
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Job Summary
Join our team as an Inspector and ensure public safety by inspecting new and existing structures for compliance with the latest codes. You'll conduct field inspections across various disciplines, document findings, investigate compliance issues, and provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders. If you're detail-oriented and committed to safety, apply today with The City of Grand Prairie!
Essential Job Functions
This position has responsibilities that require lifting to 20 pounds on occasion.
- Work utilizing computer system to obtain requested inspections for workday to schedule, route and perform
- Perform site inspections for new and existing residences, commercial, multi-family projects and all associated structures as part of construction projects to ensure work done is in compliance with adopted codes and ordnances.
- Complete inspection results of inspections by entering inspection information into computer system; tracking inspections; writing field reports as needed.
- Driving to and from job sites.
- Administers and interprets applicable sections of the adopted codes and ordinances.
- Respond to concerns and inquiries from citizens, contractors, builders, engineers, and other entities on all aspects of building inspection including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural and ordinances.
- Regular and dependable attendance is required.
- All other duties as assigned by a supervisor / manager within your department / division.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be :
Upon being hired, it is the employee's responsibility to obtain at least one (1) ICC certification within 1 year. And the "Combination Residential Inspector" certification (including the P1, M1, B1 and E1) within a two (2) year time. Credit may be given on a case-by-case basis towards the combination residential inspector certification requirement for the following :
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
Do you have a valid Class C driver's license?
How many years of experience do you have working or performing site inspections on new and existing residences, commercial, multi-family projects and all associated structures as part of construction projects to ensure work done is in compliance with adopted codes and ordnances?
Will you be able to obtain a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector Certification within a year of employment?
What additional construction industry license and / or ICC certifications do you have?
Required Question
Salary : $23 - $36
