Building Inspector I

Job Details

Salary: $58,574.88 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location : The Colony, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 06

Department: Engineering

Opening Date: 05/17/2024

Job Summary

Inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance to codes, approved plans, specifications and city standards. Provides the highest level of customer service at all times. Respectful, courteous, and customer friendly to all residents, property owners, and the building community.

Examples of Duties

• Inspects residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings and provides information on building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing codes to contractors, builders, and the general public.
• Assists in the process of networking with companion cities regarding building construction information.
• Assists Community Image Officers and related departments with complaints. Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to persons responsible for conformance.
• Assists on special projects at the request of the Chief Building Official, Plans Examiner or Engineering Services Director.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure that existing and new residential and commercial construction complies with adopted City codes and ordinances, to include building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes and applicable zoning regulations.
• Provides proactive enforcement of City codes and ordinances; ability to resolve code violations relating to project work.
• Performs Certificate of Occupancy inspections on commercial and residential property.
• Investigates complaints, and issues court citations for violations when necessary. Attend court cases where violations have been filed.
• Will be responsible for filing complaints with State Agencies, as applicable.
• Communicate with contractors; reviews, reads and interprets building construction plans and building construction codes and ordinances, efficiently and effectively.
• Keeps supervisor informed of relevant information.
• Ability to operate a light utility vehicle.
• May be required to lift up to 30 pounds, climb ladders, bend, stoop, and crawl during inspections which may occur in various weather conditions.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with the public and private sectors orally, over the telephone, by e-mail, and in writing.
• Responsible for performing other job-related duties as required.
• Must be willing to work after hours and on weekends, as necessary, to perform necessary inspections for emergency projects.

Typical Qualifications

Computer skills, to include a working knowledge of MS Office & TrakIt software system.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Must hold a current Texas Drivers' License, Class "C" with an acceptable driving record. Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes is necessary to perform the functions of this position. Must have a current State of Texas Plumbing Inspector's License. Preference given to candidates that hold one or more ICC certifications in a building code discipline.

BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL-TIME/PART-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES INCLUDE:

TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
All full-time employees are participants of TMRS; this is a mandatory contribution. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week are participants of TMRS) The employee contribution rate is 7% per pay period; the City matches the contribution 2-1. There is a 5 year vesting period. Employees are eligible to retire at any age after 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.

OPTIONAL RETIREMENTThe City offers employees the option of contributing to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and/or Roth IRA's through payroll deduction. The City does not match these contributions.

SOCIAL SECURITY/FICA
These deductions are matched by the City.

MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION COVERAGE
All full-time employees have Medical, Dental, Vision, Life w/AD&D, and LTD insurance coverage paid for by the City. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week qualify for this coverage) Employees have the option of purchasing dependent coverage.

SECTION 125 IRS BENEFIT PLANS
Employees who have dependent health or any supplementary insurance premiums deducted from their checks are eligible to pay their premiums, "pre-taxed". Pre-taxed flexible spending accounts are also available for health and dependent care.

VOLUNTARY/SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental benefits through AFLAC and LegalShield.

VACATION
Full-time employees vacation accrues as follows:
0-5 years 10 days per year
5-10 years 15 days per year
10-20 years 20 days per year
20+ years 25 days per year

Employees are eligible to take vacation after 6 months of employment.
Part-time regular employees accrue vacation leave at the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

SICK LEAVE
Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month for full-time employees. (Fire accrues at 12 hours per month) Maximum accrual is 1,040 hours.
Part-time regular employees accrue sick leave at the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

SICK LEAVE POOL
The sick leave pool allows the employees to donate up to 24 hours of sick leave per year (employees must have a minimum of 96 hours of sick leave accumulated before contributing). This pool was created to help employees during a catastrophic injury or illness.

HOLIDAYS
Full-time employees receive 14 paid holidays per year. This includes 1 personal floating holiday that may be taken at any time during the calendar year after 6 months of employment.

New Year's Day Columbus Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veterans Day
Presidents Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Christmas Eve
Juneteenth Christmas Day
Independence Day Floating Holiday (Personal Day)
Labor Day

Part-time regular employees accrue holiday leave at the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

LONGEVITY
All full-time employees with more than 1 year of service are eligible to receive longevity pay at the rate of $10 per month for each month of service. This is paid once a year in November. Part-time regular employees become eligible to receive this benefit after 5 years of service.

CERTIFICATE PAY
Some employees may be eligible to receive Certificate Pay in increments of $50, $100 or $125 per month depending upon the type of certification. Certification that is required per the job description in order to be employed is not eligible for pay under this plan.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Full-time employees may be reimbursed up to $300 per semester for college courses. The courses must relate to their job, must have a passing grade of at least a "C", and obtain Director approval. This benefit may be used after 6 months of employment.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Provided by the city to help employees and their family members manage life's challenges by identifying options and making informed choices regarding Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services, and Work/Life Wellness Resources.

PARK PASSES
Full-time and part-time regular employees receive a free year round park pass that can be used at Stewart Creek and Hidden Cove Park.

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Do you have a current State of Texas Plumbing Inspector's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

 City of The Colony, TX

 06/15/2024

 The Colony,TX