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Residential Building Inspector

City of Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Salary : $18.90 - $23.16 Hourly

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2500121

Department : Planning and Development Services

Division : Building Inspection

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary : $18.90 min - $23.16 hourly (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of tasks associated with the inspection of existing single-family residential properties and to enforce minimum property standards within adopted codes and ordinances.

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SUPERVISION :

  • General supervision is provided by the Building Inspection Field Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
  • Conduct exterior inspection of existing single-family residential dwellings within target neighborhoods / areas and interior and exterior inspection of single-family rental dwellings at time of tenant relocation. Enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations; recommend modifications and adjustments as necessary to comply with minimum property standards.
  • Inspect previously occupied rental single-family dwellings for code compliance; approve inspected dwellings for certificates of occupancy.
  • Inspect all dwelling exteriors for minimum code compliance within designated neighborhoods such as broken windows, roof condition, weather protection of exterior surfaces, driveway and sidewalk condition and accessory building condition.
  • Ability to clearly communicate to property owners, contractors and the general public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions of adopted codes and ordinances related to residential construction.
  • Receive calls and answer questions about permits and code requirements; direct inquiries as necessary relating to residential maintenance and construction.
  • Retrieve permit information from the computer; verify legal data including owners, tax records, and other data needed to issue permits and notify property owners of corrective actions necessary to gain code compliance.
  • Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings on all active projects.
  • Testify in court as necessary. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Keep up to date all property condition maps with current and accurate data.
  • Inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems and varied other building component
  • Systems of residences for approval of rental certificate of occupancy.
  • MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible housing code inspection, property / construction management, project coordination or building maintenance, repair and construction experience and / or building inspection experience and have the ability to detect violation to minimum property standards.
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Must possess a valid, unexpired Driver's License.
  • Possession of International Code Council Property Maintenance Code Certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
  • Possession of a State of Texas Code Enforcement Registration or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
  • WORK SCHEDULE

  • Monday - Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.; with some overtime as required.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Full Time Employees :

    The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans : High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

    The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans : HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

    The City offers three dental plan options : a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

    The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

    Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees : Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

    Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) : All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

    Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

    For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit :

    Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

  • Less than High School completion
  • High School or GED equivalency
  • Technical or Community College attendance
  • Technical School completion
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Ph.D.
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Indicate the number of years of experience in housing code inspection, property / construction management, project coordination or building maintenance, repair and construction experience and / or building inspection experience and have the ability to detect violation to minimum property standards.

  • No experience
  • 6 months but less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years experience
  • Please indicate the certifications you currently possess.

  • International Code Council Property Maintenance Code Certification
  • State of Texas Code Enforcement Registration
  • No certifications
  • Do you have a valid driver's license?

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY : If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

  • I am NOT a current City of Mesquite employee
  • I am a current seasonal employee with the City
  • Yes, I have been in my current City position as a full time or part time employee for at least 3 months
  • No, I have not been in my current City of Mesquite position as a full time or part time employee for 3 months
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