Building Inspector

Position Summary:

The Building Inspector is responsible for overseeing and administering the City's building inspection, and plan review functions. This position ensures compliance with all applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and zoning codes to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The Building Inspector serves as a resource for contractors, developers, and property owners and architects, engineers, and City staff. This position collaborates with-but does not oversee-the Code Enforcement Officer to address construction-related violations and property concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforces local, state, and federal codes related to construction and development standards.


• Conducts detailed residential and commercial plan reviews to ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and zoning codes.


• Oversees inspection scheduling.


• Performs residential and commercial building inspections to ensure compliance with adopted codes and construction standards; coordinates with third-party inspectors only as needed during absences or special circumstances.


• Provides technical guidance and customer service to builders, architects, engineers, and the public.


• Recommends updates or adoption of new building codes, ordinances, or regulations to City Management and City Council to ensure compliance with evolving safety standards, best practices, and community needs.


• Coordinates closely with the Code Enforcement Officer on issues involving unsafe structures, unpermitted work, or zoning-related violations.


• Participates in pre-development meetings and offers input on building code and site design requirements.


• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of applicable codes and recommends updates or amendments to local ordinances as needed.


• Prepares reports for City leadership and presents information to City Council or boards as required.


• Works collaboratively with Public Works, Fire, Planning staff and Engineering consultants on development and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years of full-time experience in an increasingly responsible position with duties related to all phases of plan review, building and construction inspections.


• Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License is required or must obtain within18 months.


• International Code Council (ICC).


• Inspector certifications obtained through the ICC preferred.


• Electrical knowledge and training in the National Electrical Code.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and ordinances in the scope of duties.

• Ability to read codes, ordinances, plans, engineering reports, legal documents, specifications, and various forms.


• Ability to obtain and maintain additional certifications as needed or assigned.


• Ability to detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, construction professionals, other agencies, and the public.


• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands


• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software including but not limited to work processing, and electronic file management.


• Ability to demonstrate effective communication, both verbal and written with "Customer Service First" approach to all tasks and correspondence.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both office and field environments.

May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and construction-related hazards during inspections.

Occasional evening meetings or emergency responses may be required.

The Town of Pecos City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be advised that the Town of Pecos City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates with job offer are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.