Combination Cod Compliance/Building Inspector

• Job Assignment:** COMBINATION CODE COMPLIANCE / BUILDINGINSPECTOR
• Job Number:** 08-0550
• Department:** 08-Planning and Development
• Pay:** $3,541 per month / $20.43 per hour
• Post-Probation Pay:** $3,647 per month / $21.04 per hour
• Immediate Supervisor:** Code Officer III / Building Services Liaison
  
  

General Description

Responsible for assisting in issuing permits and performing inspections of buildings and building systems to include structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical system installations to assure compliance with laws, regulations, and codes. In addition, will assist Code Compliance Officers in daily inspections and reports of property Code violations such as nuisance properties, junked vehicles, tall grass and weeds and sub-standard structures. Responsibilities extend to ordering compliance to the codes when deficiencies or infractions are noted. The work involves contact with property owners, officials of various departments and contractors. Will also be assigned additional duties to inspect and enforce other codes. Must be willing to adopt and exhibit the City of Brownwood I SERVE Core Values.

Examples Of Specific Work Performed

• Administer and enforce the various ICC and IBC Codes adopted by the City and ordinances related thereto.
• Provide information regarding Code requirements to property owners, contractors, citizens and municipal officials.
• Review submitted construction plans, drawings and specifications relative to laws, regulations and codes.
• Issue stop work orders, orders to terminate water service and file appropriate legal papers when unauthorized or unsafe plumbing is discovered.
• Make recommendations for changes to Ordinances and Adopted Codes.
• Collect fees and issue permits required by the City including, but not limited to, building, mechanical, construction, plumbing and irrigation using approved software.
• Schedule, prioritize and perform plumbing and electrical inspections as required.
• Respond to complaints of code violations, sewer and water leaks, inspect, and follow departmental procedures for compliance.
• Use the computerized system to make record of , schedule, prioritize and document results of permits, inspections and enforcement actions.
• Manipulate word processing, database and imaging software to compose and transmit letters, notices of violation, e-mail, etc.
• Prepare and issue Notices of Violation to property owners for violations of City Ordinances and Codes.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor including investigation and enforcement of property maintenance codes; e.g., substandard structures, unsecured and vacant structures, junk vehicles, open storage and excessive vegetation.
  
  

Positions Supervised

None.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• Indoors and outdoors. Light physical activity, subject to adverse conditions and exposure to water, sewer, electrical, building and street related hazards.
• Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various worksites. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while performing duties and be exposed to mechanical and chemical hazards.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk and dig.
• Ability to walk over sloped and uneven terrain.
• Work involves getting dirty and wet.
• Employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, noises, fumes, and odors.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with the public.
• Ability to understand verbal and written communication.
• Ability to climb ladders and not have a fear of heights.
  
  

Contact With Others

Frequent to constant contact with other City employees and the general public. Frequent contact with the public in issuing permits and addressing property code violation .

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Technical school or OJT training in structural, mechanical, plumbingand/or electrical systems, along with knowledge of property maintenance codes and Code Complianceprocedures.
• One year or more progressively responsible work experience as an Inspector of one or more ofthe foregoing systems.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have superior Customer Service Skills.
• Must be able to inspect systems and properties to determinedefects or possible code violations; must be able to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Must be able to interpret Codes and perform all appropriate calculations for existing and/or modified sewer and water systems.
• Must possess basic computer skills and must develop intermediate to advanced skillsby the end of the probationary period.
  
  

Required Licenses And Certificates

• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Must possess a Texas Plumbing Inspector License and a Registered CodeEnforcement Officer license through TDLR or obtain both Licenses within 18 months of hire.