Sr. Building Inspector

To apply, please visit: General Job Summary Under general supervision of the Deputy Town Manager or their designee, the Senior Building Inspector is responsible for performing inspections on residential, mixed-use, and commercial construction projects within the Town of Westlake (the Town). This role ensures compliance with approved plans, building codes, fire codes, zoning ordinances, and other applicable regulations. The position requires administrative and technical duties and frequent contact with Town officials, developers, contractors, and the public. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building codes, construction practices, fire codes, and other life safety codes; and will combine this background with exceptional communication skills, excellent analytical skills and desire to find solutions. The ideal Senior Building Inspector will be approachable, knowledgeable, and eager to provide exceptional customer care. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction-related laws and ordinances. Ability to read and interpret codes, ordinances, engineering documents, and specifications. Familiarity with standard permitting practices. Ability to detect construction deviations and ensure code compliance. Strong computer proficiency (e.g., permit databases, file management). Effective verbal and written communication; public speaking skills. Ability to self-initiate work and meet deadlines. May occasionally supervise, train, or guide others as assigned. Other combinations of experience and credentials may be considered. Performance Responsibilities General Expectations for All Employees: For our Westlake team to serve our customers (internal and external) with superior services that are accessible, efficient, cost effective, and transparent, we hold these expectations for all employees: Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and Town (municipal & academic) goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture and maintain confidentiality. Ability to assess personal work performance and/or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the overall organization. Ability and willingness to work in a collaborative environment to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and when applicable, encourage and/or mentor teammates to do the same. Duties and Responsibilities: Inspect new and existing residential and commercial structures for compliance with all adopted building codes, floodplain, and city ordinances. Serve as project coordinator for commercial projects. Perform certificate of occupancy inspections for new and existing commercial projects along with Fire and Planning Departments. Review residential and commercial construction plans and provide comment letters to applicants. Document deficiencies and deviations from approved plans; generate electronic inspection reports. Maintain computer records related to inspections, licenses, permits, certificates. Contribute to code development and revision. Conduct site inspections to include, but not limited to landscaping, irrigation, sidewalks, and driveways, and documents site conditions with photographs Provide excellent customer service. Assist with code enforcement issues. Coordinate with other departments on code matters. Maintain punctual and reliable attendance. Uphold ethical standards and integrity. Other Duties: Contribute to departmental goals and compliance. Conduct pre-construction meetings. Exhibit strong time management and ethics. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. Evaluation Performance will be evaluated at least annually by the Deputy Town Manager or their designee. Supervisory Responsibility None. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tools/Equipment: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Requires the ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception for making observations, operating assigned equipment, and communicating with others. Hand tools; power tools; driving light truck or van. Posture: Employees are regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time; is required to reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, or balance; occasionally is required to work at high elevations, in trenches and tight spaces. Motion: This position is going to regularly navigate construction sites. Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension and overhead reaching. Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, frequent driving. Lifting: This position requires medium to heavy physical work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects Environment: Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions, including rain, wind, and extreme heat and cold temperatures. The employee occasionally works at significant heights or in excavations and roadways and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours. Disclaimer: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. To apply, please visit:

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications

Minimum Education / Certifications:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.

Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License (required).

International Code Council (ICC) certifications (preferred).

Knowledge and training on the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Accessibility standards.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

3-5 years of field inspection experience related to all phases of building construction.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, due to interactions on the Westlake Academy campus.

Valid Texas Class C Driver s License.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Ideal Experience and Qualifications:

Associate s degree or higher from an accredited college or institution in building science, construction management, urban planning, or related field.

5+ years of experience in growing communities with construction safety oversight.

2+ years of commercial inspection experience.

Effective communication and customer service skills.

ICC combination certification (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing).