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City of Houston · 12 hours ago

Inspector (Structural)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The City of Houston is seeking an Inspector (Structural) to work within the Houston Permitting Center. The role involves coordinating enforcement of codes and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with structural plans and specifications.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The structural inspector coordinates the enforcement and application of various codes, ordinances and technical specifications for structural systems to ensure conformance with structural plans and specifications

Performs structural life safety inspections, identifies problem areas with means of egress systems, serves correction notices, and recommends solutions based on applicable building codes and ordinances

Meets with the general public, contractors, technical professionals, and businesses to respond to inquiries and technical problems related to structural

Performs record keeping activities to maintain filing systems, reports and documentation

Researches and evaluates codes of record, specifications, and drawings

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Structural InspectionCode EnforcementBuilding Codes KnowledgePlumbing Inspection CertificationElectrical Inspection CertificationMechanical Inspection CertificationOccupancy Inspection CertificationElevator Inspection CertificationRecord KeepingCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Requires a high school diploma/GED, and up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed

Two years of journey level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed are required

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving

Code Enforcement: The following certificates/licenses are preferred to be obtained within 11 months of employment in the area of inspection to be performed: Plumbing - licensed by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners; and, ICBO or IAPMO Plumbing Inspector Certificate

Electrical - ICBO or IAEA Inspector's Certificate

Mechanical - ICBO Mechanical Inspector's Certificate

Occupancy - ICBO Certificate in the primary area of inspection to be performed

Structural - ICBO Building Inspector's Certificate

Elevator - QEI Elevator Inspector's Certificate

Preferred

Preference may be given to applicants with a valid ICC Commercial Building Inspector's certification

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such people possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such people are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6

Company

City of Houston

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The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.

Founded in 1836

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstontx.gov

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