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Job Description
Summary
This position is responsible for serving as a Building Inspector and be skilled to conduct building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical inspections for both residential and commercial construction projects. This position is also responsible for serving as a Single Family, Multi-Family & Duplex Rental Property Inspector and must be skilled in Section 8 Housing regulations. To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duties listed below satisfactorily.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Have a working knowledge of the International Property Maintenance Code.
- Have a working knowledge of all adopted construction codes and other codes and ordinances and exhibit the ability to interrupt the various codes.
- Ability to keep organized all pertinent records for inspections on a daily basis.
- Ability to ensure compliance with all codes and regulations.
- Interpret city policy and observe all safety rules and regulations.
- Prepare various reports on field operations and activities.
- Pursue the implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures and evaluate methods to improve departmental services.
- Follow all guidelines as established by the Building Official to see they are met fully as outlined.
- Perform research and provide information on topics addressed by various boards and commissions.
- Research City Ordinances in order to provide proper responses to inquiries.
- When needed, assist with the residential and commercial permitting process.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints that may arise in the field.
- Issue citations for code and ordinance violations.
- Ability to interrupt difficult inspections; review applicable codes and make appropriate decisions.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Maintain department vehicles.
- Testify in court as an expert witness as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED and four years of responsible construction including supervision of construction projects and have the knowledge of residential or commercial construction. Four years of increasing responsible experience in building inspection, or the construction industry.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Preferred State of Texas Plumbing Inspectors License and ICC Certification. A valid Class C driver's license with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position .
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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