Building Inspector

**This position is subject to a Hiring Incentive up to $6,000**


JOB SUMMARY

Job responsibilities include, but not limited to: inspections include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation, and other inspections related to the Town’s zoning ordinances, plan review and the enforcement, interpretation, and application of building, zoning and sign codes and other Town ordinances for residential and commercial development. The candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation. These values are the foundation of the organization.

 

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Must have high school diploma or GED.

Must have 3 years prior experience with municipal inspections and plan review or equivalent trade related experience.

 

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

1. Must be bondable.
2. Valid State Plumbing Inspector License Required or ability to obtain within 6 months or two (2) ICC Certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical field within 12 months of employment
3. Prefer ICC Residential Combination Inspector Certification.
4. Valid Texas Driver’s License.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.
3. Bilingual is a plus

 

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
2. Self-motivated.
3. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with supervisors and other personnel.
4. Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties in a team environment.
5. Knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
6. Skills coordinating and managing multiple projects and/or assignments.
7. Must have plumbing journeyman license or experience, in order to obtain State Plumbing License

 

REASONING ABILITY

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to put the needs of citizens first and dedicate their decision making and actions to the ideal that Town employees exist to serve the public.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate various machines and/or equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT               

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Primarily field environment.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   

1. Provides excellence in customer service.
2. Review and approves irrigation, pool, accessory structure, additions, remodel, commercial and residential plans for zoning and code compliance.
3. Consults with contractors, builders, property owners, and officials to recommend changes and provide instruction for avoidance or correction of deficiencies and violations.
4. Conducts irrigation field inspections to ensure compliance with all TCEQ and code compliance.
5. Performs field inspections of public and private construction and improvements for violations and/or compliance of plans, standards, specifications, regulations, permits, zoning and/or Town code ordinances; inspects, approves, and/or rejects phases of construction.
6. Prepares and issues verbal warnings, violation notices, and stop work orders to construction projects not being built in compliance with Town standards and/or other applicable regulations; maintains case files regarding inspections and violations.
7. Conducts inspections to determine if existing properties are being maintained in compliance with applicable codes.
8. Responds to request for code interpretation and application from contractors and property owners.
9. Maintains record of completed inspections, and enters results into the computer.
10. Review plans and specifications, on site, to ensure construction is in accordance with Town of Little Elm approved plans.
11. Attends meetings and addresses concerns of interested parties.
12. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

               

E.O.E.  The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.