Residential Construction Inspector

Salary: $20.04/hourly minimum - $24.55/hourly midpoint (Depending on qualifications)    

GENERAL SUMMARY

To perform a variety of tasks associated with advanced technical building inspection and preliminary plans examining work; to enforce building codes, regulations and ordinances for residential construction. 

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Building Inspection Field Supervisor.

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. 
2. Inspect residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling; enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations; recommend modifications and adjustments as necessary. 
3. Inspect foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements for residential construction. 
4. Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions of adopted codes and ordinances. 
5. Receive calls and answer questions about permits and code requirements; direct inquiries as necessary relating to residential and commercial construction. 
6. Retrieve permit information from the computer; verify legal data including owners, tax records, and other data needed to issue permits.
7. Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings on all active projects. 
8. Testify in court as necessary. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION 

High School Diploma or GED. 

EXPERIENCE 

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible construction and/or building inspection experience.

One (1) year of experience working with residential buildings. 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES 

Must posses a valid driver license. 

Must obtain the International Code Council Residential Building Inspector Certification within one (1) year of employment. 

Must posses a State of Texas Code Enforcement Registration or ability to obtain within one (1)  year of employment.

This position does not require a physical for employment.           

Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.