Building Inspector

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is part of a job classification in a four level Building Inspector progression series. Responsible for inspecting commercial and residential construction to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and building and municipal codes. Conducts inspections of structures and materials; reviews and interprets plans; identifies code compliance issues and violations; prepares and maintains reports; meets with contractors, builders and homeowners, and enforces local, state and federal codes, laws and regulations; responds to complaints received by the public; participates in the development of educational materials; and maintains applicable databases.

Benefits Overview

3 weeks of vacation per year after the first year (2 weeks of vacation during the first year)

Medical insurance is provided at no cost to the employee

Dental and vision insurance is offered

Pet insurance is offered for your four-legged friend

Supplemental insurance is offered

$25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

13 days city observed paid holiday leave

16 hours of paid personal days each year

Tuition reimbursement available for up to $2,000 per fiscal year

Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1

Longevity pay in the amount of $7.50 per month, per year of service paid annually each December

Employee Fitness Center

Our City Mission: To provide exceptional services that create and sustain a safe, livable, and vibrant community.

Our City Vision: Building a better tomorrow together by cultivating a City that is financially strong, with a thriving economy, quality infrastructure, and dynamic culture.

Our Core Values: Rtown THRIVES

Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and unity among our citizens, leaders, and our own staff to achieve common goals and enhance the well-being of our community.

Hometown: We cherish and preserve the unique character and history of our town, creating a sense of belonging for all who call it home.

Respect: We promote a culture of mutual respect, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every individual in our diverse community.

Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our actions and decisions.

Vision: We embrace innovation and forward-thinking ideas to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Rosenberg while preserving our historic past

Employees: We strive to maintain a healthy work culture that places an emphasis on physical and mental well-being so our employees can perform to their full potential.

Service: We are committed to delivering superior services and continuously improving to meet the needs of our community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Inspects residential and commercial buildings and structures for compliance

Reads and interprets building plans and codes

Approves or denies installation or construction

Inspects on-site electrical, building, plumbing, gas and mechanical work for conformance with City codes; enforcing City ordnances

Inspects work for compliance with plans, specifications and approved shop drawings and verifies location of key components

During construction, inspects building material and construction procedures

Reviews building permits and blueprints for new construction, additions, swimming pools, and remodeling by evaluating permits to determine code requirements, and reviewing case history.

Investigate citizen complaints concerning violations of building codes and ordinances; makes independent judgments and sound recommendations based on findings

Prepares and issues code violation notices, advising owner and contractors of necessary corrective action and following through for compliance

Provides feedback to site owners and construction personnel, identifying violations, and preparing correspondence and reports

Manages special projects consulting with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding codes, plan reviews, and inspection findings

Demonstrates effectiveness in dealing with contractors and architects and engineers in enforcing the contract documents and upholding the City's best interest

Assists the Code Enforcement Division as needed

Writes thorough reports that document and detail a factual, chronological history of the construction, including problems that occur, inspection results and other pertinent project data

Provides administrative support by gathering information and completing requests, answering phones, entering data into the database, and maintaining inspection logs and records

Maintains a project file, including plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, change orders and important correspondence

Performs other job duties as required or assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position is part of a job classification in a four level Building Inspector series based upon the following criteria:

High School Diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test

Training and experience using a personal computer with Microsoft Office

Grade 7/B24-B31

Building Inspector I: First level in series.

Two (2) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field

International Code Council (ICC) certified as a Combination Residential Inspector, consisting of four (4) certifications must be obtained within twenty-four (24) months of employment. And at least two (2) of the four (4) certifications must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment

? Residential Building Inspector – B1

? Residential Electrical Inspector – E1

? Residential Mechanical Inspector – M1

? Residential Plumbing Inspector – P1

Grade 8/B25/B32

Building Inspector II: Second level in series.

Three (3) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field

ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector

Grade 9/C41

Building Inspector III: Third level in series.

Five (5) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field

ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector

Texas State Plumbing Inspector’s License

Grade 12/C44/C51

Building Inspector IV: Fourth level in series.

Seven (7) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field

Texas State Plumbing Inspector’s License

ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector

ICC certified as a Combination Commercial Inspector

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class C Texas Driver's License

Reliable transportation and liability insurance

Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:

Criminal background check

Controlled substance screening