What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector position at City of La Marque?
Job Summary:
Under limited supervision, performs inspections for residential and commercial projects through all phases of construction. Fosters and develops a culture of positive customer service in working relationships with key staff, departmental employees, other governmental organizations, and citizens. Must be able to perform work with a broad framework of the general public, exercising judgment in defining work objectives and determining methods and systems to meet objectives. Applicants must be meticulous, very organized and focused on the details.
Essential Job Duties:
Performs field inspections relating to ongoing building construction, residential construction, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical inspections, as required.
Collaborates with state agencies to ensure City compliance with all applicable environmental and health rules and regulations; enforces Texas Accessibility Standards.
Interprets applicable codes and regulations to developers, contractors, property owners, and the general public, as needed; receives and responds to requests for assistance.
Attends departmental staff meetings, as required.
Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve department information and to prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents.
All other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Requirements:
- Vocational/technical diploma with training in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and inspections, supplemented by a minimum of five years of progressively responsible building construction and/or inspections experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred.
- Two years' experience in construction industry, inspections, plan review or a related field.
- Must possess a valid state driver license.
- Must be licensed as a Plumbing Inspector within one year of employment.
- Must obtain an ICC Residential Construction Inspector certification within six months of employment.
- Must obtain an ICC Commercial Construction Inspector Certification within one year of employment.
