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City of Dallas · 1 day ago

Inspector III - Multidisciplinary- Planning and Development (Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28.27/hr - $33.93/hr

4+ years exp

The City of Dallas is seeking an Inspector III - Multidisciplinary to join their team. This role involves specialized inspection, investigation, and enforcement of plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas standards, where the inspector is responsible for making independent decisions and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Inspects and performs evaluations on plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas equipment including gas and electric furnaces, condensate termination, and venting of carbon monoxide

Investigates alleged violations of federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations; determines violations and appropriate correction measures; determines and communicates methods to achieve conformance and approves alternate methods for compliance

Issues and drafts notices of violation, citations or closures, conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made

Provides information to customers regarding codes and other regulatory requirements; serves as a subject matter expert on related regulatory codes

May provide testimony during hearings and trials for prosecution of violators of applicable Dallas City Codes or state and federal regulations

Examines installation and construction work performed by outside contractors and city personnel to enforce compliance with contract specifications and ensure quality control; visits job sites and contractors' place of business to inspect work and materials on hand

Measures quantities of materials used and keeps an accurate record of events to verify contractor's invoice quantities prior to payment; reviews and evaluates all permits for job sites ensuring appropriate dates and information

Reviews plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas construction plans for compliance with the City's plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas projects and makes corrections in design or construction as warranted; inspects work performed at construction sites in a specific trades area, issues red, yellow, or green tags depending on contractor's compliance with code and maintains information on permits issued in assigned area and daily activities

Provides and participates in various training necessary to stay abreast of changing trends in plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas trades and related inspection regulations; gives direction and insight to other contractors and City staff working construction projects

Keeps abreast of new materials used in construction, new repair scams, and changes in relevant codes and ordinances

Writes citations when necessary to correct violations of code or ordinances

Performs all other work as needed or assigned

Qualification

Plumbing inspectionMechanical inspectionIrrigation inspectionFuel gas inspectionCode compliancePlan reviewConstruction methodsHuman relationsTechnical discretionEnforcement of codesUse of inspection toolsEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Four (4) years of general plumbing and mechanical experience

Must hold a current Journeyman Plumber License (or higher) issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)

Valid driver's license with good driving record

Must obtain within probationary period: Plumbing Inspector License issued by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)

Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas inspection procedures, protocols, and policies

Knowledge of code compliance and enforcement

Ability to conduct thorough inspections

Ability to establish a good rapport and working relationship with federal, state, and local agencies, other city departments, and the general public

Knowledge of human relations and supervision necessary to function as a lead worker

Ability to use power and hand maintenance tools, inspection tools, and precision test equipment

Thorough knowledge of construction methods and techniques

Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, fuel gas, and related expertise

Thorough knowledge of International Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes

Require ability to read and interpret plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas construction or installation plans and specifications, depending on assignment

Ability to read, interpret, and apply City codes and ordinances

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to effectively enforce city codes and code-related rules and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality