SALARY

$25.02 - $31.27

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs commercial and residential inspection activities including building, energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and zoning to ensure compliance with applicable City building codes and zoning regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct visual and hands on inspections of commercial and residential construction projects for compliance with building, energy, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and zoning ordinances.

• Interpret codes and ordinances within established guidelines; provide information to and answer questions from citizens, contractors and developers regarding building permits.

• Maintain current knowledge of codes and ordinances and research specific code issues or questions.

• Maintain records of inspections, follow-up inspections and consultations with contractors; review inspection reports for compliance where special inspectors are required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follow appropriate safety and security precautions to safeguard all City assets (human, environmental and financial).

• Interpret codes and ordinances within established guidelines; provide information to and answer questions from citizens, contractors and developers regarding building permits

• Maintain current knowledge of codes and ordinances and research specific code issues or questions.

• Maintain records of inspections, follow-up inspections and consultations with contractors; review.          

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of local and state codes and ordinances.

• Knowledge of proper construction methods in building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work.

• Knowledge of construction practices and terms as they relate to commercial projects. Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment and software programs.

• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Knowledge of public contact and telephone etiquette.

• Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of record keeping.

• Skill in operating a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to, a personal computer, facsimile, calculator and copier.

• Ability to prepare a variety of correspondence, forms, reports and other documents.

• Ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications.

• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and to work independently and effectively with limited supervision.

• Ability to work from high elevations.

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

• Ability to regularly attend work and be prompt and punctual.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills, including but not limited to, climbing, seeing, sitting, writing and driving.

• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, writing and lifting up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.

• Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.

• Knowledge of pertinent local and state codes and ordinances.

• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Incumbent is subject to fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, mechanical, electrical, radiation, toxic wastes and explosive hazards.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• High school diploma plus three (3) years related experience in the commercial construction industry. Prefer one (1) year college or vocational school.

• Possession of or ability to obtain within nine (9) months of employment (as a condition of continued employment), a Plumbing Inspector's License issued by the Texas State Plumbing Board of Plumbing Examiners. Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment (as a condition of continued employment), an Energy Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC).

• Valid Texas Driver License, Class C.

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal background check

• MVR

• Drug and Alcohol

• HPE

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.