Building Inspector

Performs a variety of routine duties related to the City's inspection program, including building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, & gas construction inspections to ensure compliance with city codes & ordinances with a primary focus on the immediate public safety and health of residents of the City of Fate.

• Reviews plans relating to the design, construction and/or installation regarding building, electrical, and mechanical, plumbing systems for all new structures. 
• Reviews plans for fences, accessory buildings, water heater and other plumbing installations, electrical installations, mechanical installations and repairs.  
• Performs residential and commercial building inspections to ensure compliance with applicable local and state codes and ordinances.
• Advises the Director of Community Services and Building Safety about all field conditions or situations which are potentially problematic or controversial.
• Ensures city building codes and related ordinances are updated according to standard practices and state building code changes.
• Communicates both orally and in writing, technical problems and potential solutions, with the architect/engineer, contractor and immediate supervisor.  
• Provides information to developers, builders, contractors, and the public about building standards and codes.
• Writes thorough reports that document and detail factual, chronological history of the construction, including problems that occur, inspection results and other pertinent project data.  
• Maintains a project file, including plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, change orders and important correspondence. Must also operate the permit software. 
• Assists in researching, drafting and re-writing municipal codes and ordinances as well as the development of forms and other informational material to address various inspection and compliance issues.
• Must be able to control street cleanliness of construction related areas as well as building/construction debris on lots and subdivisions.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years of construction inspection experience; municipal experience preferred.
• Certified Residential Building Inspector preferred, Texas State Plumbing Inspector’s License required, and International Code Certifications in at least one of the following: Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of codes, ordinance and other local or State statutory guidelines including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes as well as building methods and materials.
• Knowledge of department safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, ordinances, State laws and other regulatory documents.
• Ability to prioritize daily duties, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings, 
• Ability to tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from contractors and the general public.

• Ability to adopt a quick, effective & reasonable course of action, make clear decisions while in stressful & demanding situations.
• Ability to exercise great attention to detail, use proper judgement, & demonstrate decisiveness. 
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in identifying and resolving issues, concerns and needs. 
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including a computer and associated software including but not limited to Microsoft Office.