Building Inspector

Starting Salary Range:

$50,983.00 - $60,687.00 / Annual

$24.51 - $29.18 / Hourly

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
• Performs inspections of residential and commercial buildings/structures to ensure compliance with all structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing codes and city ordinances.
• Enforces all provisions of the City Building Code concerning the mode or manner of construction and materials to be used in the erection, addition to, repair, etc. of all
buildings and structures.
• Assists permit applicants in modification of plans required to achieve conformance to zoning and construction codes.
• Investigates complaints of adopted codes and ordinances.
• Assists in the review and inspection of construction and/or remodeling of existing and proposed city facilities.
• Prepares inspection and/or various reports.
• Performs other job related duties/activities as requested, required or directed.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge and ability to correctly execute processes and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to correctly apply professional/specialized expertise.
• Knowledge and ability to consistently produce quality results.
• Knowledge and ability to proactively plan and organize daily tasks and projects.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret adopted building codes and oversees its enforcement.
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Knowledge and ability to deal tactfully and effectively with building contractors, workers and the public regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain, update and ensure the accuracy of inspection records, project documentation and project files, both electronic and in paper form.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare reports.
• Knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and concisely with builders, contractors, owners, and the general public via phone, e-mail, or in person.
• Knowledge and ability to effectively handle sensitive situations requiring courtesy, persuasion, and tact.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to constantly provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to handle confidential matters in a responsible manner.
• Ability to walk/move about on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to walk for up to 45 minutes or longer at a time; ability to stand for up to 45 minutes or longer at a time; ability to sit for up to 60 minutes or longer at a time.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and to bend, stoop, and kneel as required.
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces as high as only 36 inches.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in use of personal computers including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or similar word processing programs, MyGov, e-mail, the internet, and mobile devices.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state and national codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of proper construction methods in building, structural, mechanical, plumbing
and electrical work.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required,
• Three (3) or more years of experience in general building, contracting, municipal inspections of residential and commercial buildings/structures, i.e. / building, mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, etc. or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• A plumbing inspector’s license issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or the ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Any ICC certification is highly desired.
• Associates Degree in related field is preferred
• Additional training or experience in related field.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
1. The physical activity of this position
• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.                                         Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to
make discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

2. The physical requirements of this position
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures

4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures may range below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.  The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on
scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Mansfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to hiring and retaining highly qualified persons and a diverse workforce. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post offer pre-employment drug test and/or physical. It is the policy of the city not to discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration because of religious opinions or affiliations, membership or non membership in employee organizations, or because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, veteran, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $50,983 - $60,687