Building Inspector

Salary

$46,211.15 - $68,392.50 Annually

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Civil Service

Building & Development Permit

03/05/2026

Continuous

Non-Exempt

Under general supervision, conduct site inspections of commercial or residential construction projects to enforce compliance with municipal, state and federal building codes and regulations.

• Conduct on‑site inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures at various stages of construction.
• Review plans, specifications, materials, layouts, and equipment.
• Perform inspections for compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Inform, explain, and interpret code requirements to project superintendents, contractors, architects, engineers, homeowners, and the public.
• Issue stop orders, corrective actions, or citations as appropriate.
• Investigate complaints regarding illegal construction, safety, or hazardous conditions.
• Testify in court and before City boards and commissions as required.
• Maintain applicable database, records, and files.
• Attend training and meetings; maintain required certifications.

• High School diploma or GED, or higher.
• Two (2) years of journey, master, or supervisory level building trades experience, or two (2) years of code compliance experience and one (1) ICC certification.
• Or a construction‑related degree from an accredited technical or academic institution.
• International Code Council Residential Building Inspector Certification required within six (6) months of appointment, and Commercial Building Inspector or Combination Building Inspector within one (1) year.
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; disability coverage;
Employee Assistance Program; wellness programs; tuition assistance; and other standard municipal benefits.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. The required supplemental questions and answers are part of the examination component.

This is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.