Building Inspector / Senior Building Inspector

JOB Under the general direction of the Building Official within the Planning and Development Services Department, the Building Inspector / Senior Building Inspector is responsible for the enforcement and administration of the City of Liberty Hill’s adopted building codes and Unified Development Code through comprehensive field inspections and plan review activities.

This position serves as a primary liaison between the City and members of the development community, including builders, architects, developers, and subcontractors, to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. The Senior Building Inspector coordinates and collaborates with internal departments and external agencies, including Williamson County, TxDOT, and local Emergency Services District (ESD), to facilitate effective review and inspection processes.
The Senior Building Inspector performs all assigned duties in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, City codes and ordinances, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. This position operates under the general supervision of the Building Official and is expected to serve as the supervisor of entry level building inspectors EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are the essential functions of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Make on-site residential and commercial inspections during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with various ICC codes, including building, gas, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, and verifies compliance with zoning and other ordinances.
• Maintain computer records and reports concerning inspections, licenses, permits, certificates, etc.
• Perform on site license checks of plumbers, electricians and others that are required to be licensed under city ordinance or State License Laws.
• Conduct required inspections during building condemnation procedures.
• Consult with engineers, architects, builders, and contractors to discuss plans and compliance with various codes.
• Answer questions in person and on telephone regarding, building ordinance compliance, and citizens' complaints.
• Provide customer service to other departments and public as needed.
• Prepare and write departmental reports and correspondence.
• Train, and oversee subordinate building inspectors.
• May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
  Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. (Senior Building Inspector Only)