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Inspector III (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Dallas is committed to service, innovation, and community, offering careers with purpose. The Inspector III is responsible for specialized inspection, investigation, and enforcement of city codes across various construction projects, ensuring compliance and safety.

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Responsibilities

Conducts and performs a wide range of inspections on various City properties and projects to determine compliance with safety, structural, zoning, plans, and/or applicable codes and ordinances; ensures properties have the appropriate permitting and documentation and are not inhibited by historic, conservation, or any other special considerations

Identifies, researches, and investigates alleged violations of federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations; ensures corrections are made when deficiencies are discovered and assists in determining methods to achieve conformance; approves and evaluates alternate methods for compliance

Issues and drafts notices of violation and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made; provides information to customers regarding codes and other regulatory requirements

Performs complex inspections for complex construction projects, signal construction, zoning, environmental, housing, park facilities, and other complex projects; monitors, oversees, and ensures contractors are completing work in a safe and compliant manner; monitors project progress and communicates with project managers and other project personnel; performs extensive zoning inspections to ensure that construction adheres to specific zoning regulations

Interprets and enforces the zoning regulations in Conservation and Historic Districts as well as Planned Developments; inspects residential and commercial sites for compliance with all codes and City regulations

Provides information to customers regarding codes and other regulatory requirements; provides testimony during hearings and trials for prosecution of violators of applicable Dallas City Codes or state and federal regulations

Examines construction work performed by outside contractors and city personnel to enforce compliance with contract specifications and ensure quality control

Inspects work performed at construction sites and/or reviews construction plans for compliance with building, electrical plumbing mechanical zoning, barricade/sign codes and regulations or inspects home vehicle, television/electronic repair and wood vending businesses and investigates consumer complaints

Patrols assigned area periodically to ensure that construction sites have the proper permits for the work being performed, businesses have obtained the appropriate licenses, or barricades have been correctly configured at street work sites

Keeps abreast of new materials used in construction, new repair scams, and changes in relevant codes and ordinances; meets and communicates with builders, developers, contractors, and other personnel to maintain open communications and transparency to ensure quality work

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned

Qualification

Inspection practicesConstruction methodsBuilding codesPower tools usageReading construction plansEnforcing city codesICC CertificationEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

High School Diploma, GED

Four (4) years of experience inspecting the design/construction/maintenance of streets, storm drainage systems, water/sewer mains, water/wastewater facilities and/or bridge improvements projects

Valid driver's license with good driving record

International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certification is required within one (1) year from the date of hire/promotion

Knowledge of inspection practices and procedures

Thorough knowledge of construction methods and techniques

Thorough knowledge of Uniform Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Building, or Zoning Codes with City of Dallas amendments, Dallas Development Code, Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or city ordinances related to consumer protection

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

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications, depending on assignment

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

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

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships