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Combo Building Inspector

CITY OF GALVESTON32 open roles

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Galveston, TX
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Your applicationOpen nowCombo Building InspectorCITY OF GALVESTON · Galveston, TX

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12.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. CITY OF GALVESTON postings stay open a median of 28 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 12.9%7 days
  4. 21.0%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.5%60 days
This job: posted today

CITY OF GALVESTON median: 28 days open

The posting

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!

Job Description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, conducts residential and commercial building inspections for the City.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Inspects buildings during and after construction to ensure foundations, framing and other structural components/energy meet the provisions of building, energy, zoning, municipal and state codes/safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards.
  • Inspects mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work to ensure compliance with the applicable municipal and state codes.
  • Ensures all federal flood elevation criteria are implemented.
  • Observes building conditions and issues notices for corrections; obtains evidence and prepares reports regarding violations; prepares complaints for legal action against violators; confers with City legal staff regarding ordinance interpretation; maintains inspection records and prepares reports.
  • Provides customer service by providing technical assistance to the general public, design professionals and contractors regarding the permitting and building process; explains and interprets codes and regulations.
  • Conducts plan reviews; reviews requests and issues building permits; reviews engineering and design drawings for compliance to municipal, state and federal building codes and safety laws.
  • Assists in the update and maintenance of the Department’s portion of the City’s web site; provides technical assistance to staff regarding hardware/software usage.
  • Plans, organizes and participates in all building programs and activities; attends Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals meetings.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:

  • City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Residential and commercial construction methods and practices.
  • Principles and practices of residential and commercial construction plan reviews.
  • Building and fire codes and related ordinances and regulations.
  • FEMA regulations
  • Texas Local Government Code.
  • City geography.
  • Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in:

  • Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
  • Providing efficient customer service.
  • Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Reading and understanding construction plans and supporting documents.
  • Organizing and maintaining records and analyzing data.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent; AND three years’ experience in residential and commercial construction; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed electrician preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.

(Required within 4 years of start date)

Texas Plumbing Inspector License.

  • International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification.
  • International Code Council (ICC) Residential Mechanical Inspector certification.
  • International Code Council (ICC) Residential Electrical Inspector certification.
  • International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector certification.
  • International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Mechanical Inspector certification.
  • International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed both in an indoor and outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Compensation Range

DOQ

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.

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