City of Denton
Responsible for performing a wide variety of inspections to support the City’s one‑stop shop philosophy in the built environment. Inspections include building inspections, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, construction inspections and other inspections related to the City’s zoning ordinances. Work is performed with limited supervision.
Essential Functions
Consults with contractors, builders, property owners, and officials to recommend changes and provide instruction for avoidance or correction of deficiencies and violations.
Performs field inspections of public and private construction and improvements for violations and/or compliance of plans, standards, specifications, regulations, permits, zoning and/or City code ordinances; inspects, approves, and/or rejects phases of construction.
Conducts field inspections of work in progress to ensure the quality of materials used, standards of workmanship, contract compliance, and/or other related issues.
Prepares and issues verbal warnings, violation notices, and stop work orders to construction projects not being built in compliance with City standards and/or other applicable regulations; schedules and conducts formal hearings; maintains case files regarding inspections and violations; prepares monthly report files.
Reviews and interprets approved construction plans, specifications, and special provisions as a basis for monitoring construction activities.
Attends meetings and addresses concerns of interested parties.
Provides excellence in customer service.
Maintains regular and punctual on‑site attendance
Additional Duties
Performs office work/plan review occasionally
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two (2) years of building inspection or plan review experience (an electrical license or plumbing license will substitute for two years of experience).
The following Model Code Certifications: State of Texas licensed Residential Plumbing Inspector, Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner, Commercial Energy Inspector, and Residential Building Inspector upon hire.
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies
Skilled in providing customer service
Skilled in problem solving
General knowledge of building inspection techniques
Knowledge of construction and building maintenance principles
Knowledge of construction materials testing procedures
Skilled in mediating hostile situations
Skilled in performing mathematical calculations
Skilled in maintaining records
Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects
Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports
Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information
Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals
Preferences
Bilingual in Spanish and English
International Code Council certification
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Plumbing Inspector License
Previous customer service or municipal experience
Conditions of Employment
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners exam for a Texas State Plumbing Inspector’s license within 18 months of employment
Must obtain Residential Mechanical Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Commercial Energy Inspector, and Commercial Building Inspector license within 18 months of employment
Must take and pass FEMA NIMS courses 100, 200, and 700 within 18 months of employment
Must pass a physical examination
Must be available for on‑call duty
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business)
Physical Requirements Overall Strength Demands
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes Codes for “how often”
Y = Yes N = No E = extensive (100‑70%) M = moderate (60‑30%) I = infrequent (20‑10%) A = almost never ( Task: Code
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: I
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: M
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: M
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer, cell phone, printer, telephone, small hand tools, and the operation of a motor vehicle.
Environmental Factors The essential functions of this position are performed primarily outside at inspection sites with some work in an office environment. Incumbent is exposed to high and low temperatures, high humidity, fumes, gas, and dust.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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Essential Functions
Consults with contractors, builders, property owners, and officials to recommend changes and provide instruction for avoidance or correction of deficiencies and violations.
Performs field inspections of public and private construction and improvements for violations and/or compliance of plans, standards, specifications, regulations, permits, zoning and/or City code ordinances; inspects, approves, and/or rejects phases of construction.
Conducts field inspections of work in progress to ensure the quality of materials used, standards of workmanship, contract compliance, and/or other related issues.
Prepares and issues verbal warnings, violation notices, and stop work orders to construction projects not being built in compliance with City standards and/or other applicable regulations; schedules and conducts formal hearings; maintains case files regarding inspections and violations; prepares monthly report files.
Reviews and interprets approved construction plans, specifications, and special provisions as a basis for monitoring construction activities.
Attends meetings and addresses concerns of interested parties.
Provides excellence in customer service.
Maintains regular and punctual on‑site attendance
Additional Duties
Performs office work/plan review occasionally
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two (2) years of building inspection or plan review experience (an electrical license or plumbing license will substitute for two years of experience).
The following Model Code Certifications: State of Texas licensed Residential Plumbing Inspector, Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner, Commercial Energy Inspector, and Residential Building Inspector upon hire.
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies
Skilled in providing customer service
Skilled in problem solving
General knowledge of building inspection techniques
Knowledge of construction and building maintenance principles
Knowledge of construction materials testing procedures
Skilled in mediating hostile situations
Skilled in performing mathematical calculations
Skilled in maintaining records
Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects
Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports
Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information
Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals
Preferences
Bilingual in Spanish and English
International Code Council certification
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Plumbing Inspector License
Previous customer service or municipal experience
Conditions of Employment
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners exam for a Texas State Plumbing Inspector’s license within 18 months of employment
Must obtain Residential Mechanical Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Commercial Energy Inspector, and Commercial Building Inspector license within 18 months of employment
Must take and pass FEMA NIMS courses 100, 200, and 700 within 18 months of employment
Must pass a physical examination
Must be available for on‑call duty
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business)
Physical Requirements Overall Strength Demands
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes Codes for “how often”
Y = Yes N = No E = extensive (100‑70%) M = moderate (60‑30%) I = infrequent (20‑10%) A = almost never ( Task: Code
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: I
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: M
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: M
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer, cell phone, printer, telephone, small hand tools, and the operation of a motor vehicle.
Environmental Factors The essential functions of this position are performed primarily outside at inspection sites with some work in an office environment. Incumbent is exposed to high and low temperatures, high humidity, fumes, gas, and dust.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
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