Building Inspector

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Building Inspector to join our team at the City of Brenham, TX. As a Building Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring that all construction projects in the city comply with relevant building codes, ordinances, and regulations.

• Conduct on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Review and inspect plans and specifications for new construction, alterations, and additions to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and ordinances.
• Verify quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Issue stop work orders within the scope of authority and recommend changes or improvements in existing codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with property owners, contractors, design professionals, city staff, and the public.

• Associate degree in a related field of engineering or construction, or a minimum of two years of experience in building, construction, engineering, or a related field.
• International Code Council Certifications (residential) required or must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.
• Plumbing Inspector License from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adheres to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, chemicals, and bacteria.