Building Inspector II

Under general supervision of the Chief Building Inspector, performs building inspections in residential and commercial field inspections in compliance with the City adopted building codes, zoning ordinances, and other related City ordinances. This position exercises no supervision. Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs on-site building inspections for safety, code, and ordinance compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, erosion and sign code requirements
• Assists in cross training building inspectors in trade codes and ordinances
• Reviews proposed building and plot plans for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances
• Provides technical assistance to building contractors, developers, and homeowners
• Maintains inspection and code enforcement records, files, and computer database
• Reviews and resolves problems, complaints or violations as referred by the supervisor or as the result of a call-in or referral
• Research, review, and interpret applicable building trade codes and ordinances
• Receives and completes special projects assignments related to ordinance compliance
• Monitors and enforces building codes and ordinances related to life safety issues of the public
• Travels to construction sites, meetings, conferences, and training
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential
• This position is considered essential during a natural or manmade disaster and/or a catastrophic event. This position may be required to provide service or perform duties for the benefit of the public and continuity of City operations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of this position.

Physical Demands And Working Environment (The physical demands and environmental conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, push, pull, lift up to 25 lbs., and handle or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Works indoors and outdoors in extreme heat and cold and remains available for rotating emergency after hour inspections. At various inspection sites, may be exposed to some unsafe structures, unsafe electrical installations, and high voltage. Requires safety procedures to be followed, including the use of personal protective equipment. Work is performed in an office environment involves exposure to normal everyday risks typical of offices. Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Work requires possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent with eight (8) years of experience in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical construction and repair or equivalent combination of education, experience, and the following:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Knowledge of International Building Code for Building Inspector
• Knowledge of International Residential Code for Building Inspector
• Knowledge of the International Existing Building Code for Building Inspector
• Knowledge of National Electric Code for Electrical Inspector
• Knowledge of International Plumbing Code and International Fuel Gas Code for Plumbing Inspector
• Knowledge of International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code for Mechanical Inspector
• Knowledge of the International Energy Conservation Code for all inspectors
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of building construction
• Knowledge of basic architectural and engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of architectural and engineering mathematics
• Skilled in utilizing Architectural and Engineering scales and tools
• Skilled in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs related to the position
• Ability to learn City Ordinances relating to zoning and building construction
• Ability to properly interpret and apply all applicable related codes
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without an accommodation

License, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Valid State of Texas Driver License
• Journeyman or master license in a specific construction discipline issued by the State of Texas
• Minimum of two (2) additional International Code Council (ICC) Certifications
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical agility exam, criminal background, and MVR check