BUILDING INSPECTOR I

Starting Pay

$17.865/hr. - DOQ

SUMMARY

Under supervision, this position performs a variety of inspections of building and properties to ensure compliance with City of Amarillo Municipal Code, which may include mechanical, electrical, irrigation, complaints, violations, substandard structures, and mobile homes. Assists other inspectors, as needed, in enforcement of other ordinances. Answers technical questions both in person and on the phone. Reviews construction documents for compliance with all applicable codes.  No supervision of others.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs inspections on residential and commercial buildings, mobile homes and signs, investigating complaints to ensure compliance to the City of Amarillo’s Municipal Code.

• Performs field inspections for compliance with City Ordinances as needed.

• Reviews construction documents to verify compliance with applicable City Ordinances and issuance of permits.

• Provides information to the public regarding the requirements and policies of the City.

• Coordinate with other agencies and contractors, monitoring condemnation and demolition process.

• Provides documentation of inspections, research property and inspection history utilizing necessary software and equipment.

• Collaborates with the other inspectors, departments, agencies as required to ensure compliance with codes.

• Investigates, interprets, and issues violation notices as necessary.

• May be required to file suits, prepare cases, and testify in Municipal Court.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• a minimum of one year of experience in public relations or high public contact. 

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

• Must obtain the ICC Residential Building Inspector within 1 year.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License required or obtained within 30 days.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to understand and communicate technical requirements to the public.

• Ability to withstand rigors of motivating various hazards to include in and around construction sites through all weather conditions and maintain acute sensory perceptions of surrounding environment to perform inspections.

• Ability to use measuring tape, level, ladder, code books and drive a City vehicle (pick up).

• Must be able to ascend or descend ladders, etc.

• Knowledge of and ability to use written reference material for Code, standards, and references.

• Knowledge of commercial and residential construction standards.

• Must be able to understand and review construction plans.

• Must have good computer skill and the ability to use various computer applications for posting inspections and research.

• Ability to operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD.

• Basic drafting and mathematical skills

• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines, fax machine or multiline telephone systems.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, push, pull, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  May be subject to afterhours and weekend inspections. The employee works in a dynamic environment, spending part of their time working in an environment where errors on their part can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for them or others. Also requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.