Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Regular Employee
Job Number: UP00287
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 08/14/2024
Summary Inspects job sites in the city in order to ensure compliance with building codes and city ordinances. Depending on Qualifications, this position may be hired as a Building Inspector I, II or III.
Pay Range:
Building Inspector I: $51,625.60 -$75,795.20
Building Inspector II: $56,888 -$83,574.40
Building Inspector 111: $62,732.80 - $91,123.20
Duties - Performs requested inspections on structures to ensure code compliance.
- Coordinates with contractors and citizens to inspect for compliance with state arid federal backflow prevention regulations.
- Provides information to contractors. citizens. and city staff regarding building codes and city ordinances.
- Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding items not in compliance with the building codes or city ordinances.
- Reviews building plans and specifications for compliance with codes as needed.
- Maintains records of work performed and submits records to supervisor
Qualifications Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Familiarization with building codes and city ordinances, as well as state and federal regulations. Ability to read and understand technical materials, plans, and specifications. Skill in performing mathematical functions in order to review compliance with established standards. Ability to use testing and measuring equipment. Skill in the use of a variety of office equipment including: personal computers & software, fax machine. copier, etc.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Building Inspector I High school diploma or equivalent with three to five years' experience in the construction Industry or as an Inspector.
Certified by ICC as a Building Inspector and licensed as a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector. Valid Texas drivers' license.
Building Inspector II High school diploma or equivalent and eight years' experience in the construction industry, with five of these years as an inspector. Certified by ICC as a Building Inspector, licensed as state of Texas Plumbing Inspector and one of the following: Combination Dwelling Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, or Electrical Inspector. Valid Texas driver's license.
Building Inspector III High school diploma or equivalent and ten years' experience as a municipal inspector. Certification by ICC as a Building Official, Building Plan Examiner, Building Inspector and Licensed as a State of Texas Plumbing Inspector. Valid Texas driver's license.
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and transport self to building sites and city facilities. Employee will be
exposed to seasonal temperatures inspecting buildings and construction sites.
REQUIRED CONTACTS Ability to effectively communicate with contractors, citizens, and city staff regarding building codes and city ordinances.
Eligible University Park employee benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life, AD&D and Long-term Disability insurance
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Retirement benefits
- 457 Deferred Compensation accounts
- Accrued paid vacation and sick leave time
- Paid holidays
- Employee tuition reimbursement
- Higher education learning partnerships for employees and their dependents
- Travel assistance
- Free employee assistance program
- Identity theft protection services
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Do you possess both Certification as a Building Inspector issued by the International Code Council and Plumbing Inspector License issued by the State of Texas?
Required Question City of University Park, TX
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, For contractors, Seasonal work, Flexible hours,