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City of Baytown Building Services Inspector I/II/III/IV in Baytown, Texas
Building Services Inspector I/II/III/IV
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Building Services Inspector I/II/III/IV
Salary
$19.02 - $30.07 Hourly
Location
2401 Market St. Baytown, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-00128
Department
Planning & Development Svcs
Division
Building Services
Opening Date
05/14/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Job Summary
- ATTENTION* Initial hire date will be on or after September 23, 2024.
Join a team that offers both a competitive base salary and certification pay! You can enjoy this along with excellent benefits and a flexible work schedule with the City of Baytown. We are currently accepting applications for Building Inspector.
The ideal candidate will have a background in inspections and a keen eye for safety and compliance. Responsibilities include receiving and investigating code violation complaints, enforcing building and municipal codes, conducting building inspections and attending court proceedings.
Certification Pay:
Additional pay is offered on having the following certifications-
Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License - $1,300/year
Other ICC related certifications in the following categories are awarded $650/year up to a max of four (4) total paid certifications in this category. This equates to max of $2,600/year for possession of four (4) or more of the below certifications:
Building Code Certification.
Residential Code Certification.
Mechanical Code Certification.
Electrical Code Certification.
Plumbing Code Certification.
Energy Code Certification
You could be making up to $3,900 more a year on top of you base compensation for certifications you already possess or certifications you acquire while working at the City of Baytown.
If this sounds like a position you would thrive in, act now, don't wait and apply today!
Duties
Make on-site inspections of construction projects, including multi-family and manufactured home/recreational vehicle parks to ensure compliance with applicable City ordinances and building codes .
Effectively communicate with the general public, other regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors and other city departments to resolve issues that might arise during construction projects or generated by complaints. May include meetings with applicants, contractors, agents, city departments, peers and supervisors.
Input results from inspections or complaints permit tracking software and generate letters to communicate deficiencies with owners, designers and contractors.
Review plans and specifications for compliance with adopted federal, state and local codes.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Building Services Inspector I/II ($19.02 - $23.78/hr. DOQ)
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Two years of experience in Code Enforcement or an equivalent combination of education and related field experience.
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to attain within one year.
Preferred:
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification.
Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License or the ability to attain within two years.
Certification in one of the following Commercial or Residential Codes:
Building
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Fuel Gas
Energy Conservation
Building Services Inspector III ($21.26 - $26.57/hr. DOQ)
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Three years experience in a paraprofessional municipality related role.
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.
Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License
Certification in two or more of the following Commercial or Residential Codes:
Building
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Fuel Gas
Energy Conservation
Preferred:
Certifications in three of the Commercial and/or Residential codes listed above.
State Code Enforcement Officer Registration, Texas Department of Health.
Building Services Inspector IV ($24.06 - $30.07/hr. DOQ)
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Five years experience in a paraprofessional municipality related role.
Texas State Plumbing Inspectors License.
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.
ICC Certification as a Combination Commercial or Residential Inspector.
Preferred:
ICC Combination Inspector.
State Code Enforcement Officer Registration, Texas Department of Health.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Successful candidates will have knowledge of City, State, and National codes. Ability to read plans, inspect structures for code compliance and to communicate with contractors and the general public. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Experience making sound decisions and using good judgement when working with customers or the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.
Medical
United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits
Dental
Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
Lincoln Financial Group:
Long-term Disability: paid for by the City. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
15 days sick leave per year
Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
15 days Paid Parental Leave
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/
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The initial hire date for this position will be effective on or after September 23, 2024. Please enter your initials below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.
02
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)?
Yes
No
03
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you have in Code Enforcement or an equivalent combination of education and related field experience?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5+ years
05
Please select all the certifications that you currently hold.
None of the listed certifications.
Commercial Electrical Inspector under ICC
Residential Electrical Inspector under ICC
Commercial Building Inspector under ICC
Residential Building Inspector under ICC
Commercial Mechanical Inspector under ICC
Residential Mechanical Inspector under ICC
Commercial Plumbing Inspector under ICC
Residential Plumbing Inspector under ICC
Commercial Energy under ICC
Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification under ICC
Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License
State Code Enforcement Officer Certification
Plans Examiner under ICC
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Briefly describe your experience in code enforcement, building, mechanical, electrical or plumbing inspections or a related field that you have.
Required Question
Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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