Salary: $21.04/hr. minimum - $24.55/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To perform a variety of tasks associated with advanced technical building inspection and preliminary plans examining work; to enforce plumbing/mechanical codes, regulations and ordinances for both residential and commercial construction.
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SUPERVISIONGeneral supervision is provided by the Building Inspection Field Supervisor.
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Inspect residential and commercial plumbing/mechanical installations during various stages of construction and remodeling; enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations; recommend modifications and adjustments as necessary.
- Inspect previously occupied buildings, spaces or suites for code compliance; approve inspected areas for certificates of occupancy.
- Inspect existing residential and commercial structures for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable plumbing/mechanical codes and ordinances.
- Inspect residential and commercial plumbing/mechanical installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
- Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions of adopted codes and ordinances.
- Receive calls and answer questions about permits and code requirements; direct inquiries as necessary relating to residential and commercial construction.
- Retrieve permit information from the computer before inspection.
- Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings on all active projects within Develop21 orcurrent City databases.
- Testify in court as necessary. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Conduct pre-construction meeting with architects, engineers and contractors to explain code and local regulations as related to new project construction.
- Oversee maintenance of assigned vehicle and follow all pertinent Administrative Directives.
- Investigate and resolve public complaints; determine compliance with City plumbing/ mechanical codes and ordinances; recommend appropriate actions.
- Teach or attend a minimum of 96 hours of training annually on the legal, administrative, mentoring and technical aspects of the ICC codes.
- Assist in training other plumbing/mechanical inspectors and related staff as appropriate.
- Be available for rotating emergency after-hour inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION- High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE- Three years of increasingly responsible plumbing or mechanical experience working with residential and commercial buildings.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES- Possession of a validdriver's license.
- Possession of an appropriate journeyman or master plumbing or mechanical license issued by the State of Texas.
- Must possess or obtain a State of Texas Plumbing Inspectors license within six months of employment as a condition of continued employment.
- Must obtain ICC International Residential Plumbing Code Inspectors certification within one year of employment.
- Must obtain ICC International Plumbing Code (commercial) certificationwithin two years of employment.
- Mechanical certifications (residential and commercial) are required within five years of employment.
- Pass the City of Mesquite Sign Code Administration examination within six months of promotion or employment with the City, which shall be required for successful probationary review.
WORK SCHEDULE- Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to5:00 PM
- Available for some on-call duty
