Combination Building Inspector​/Senior Combination Building Inspector

Overview

Summary

Depending on experience, education, and qualifications, applicants may be hired as either a Combination Building Inspector or Senior Combination Building Inspector.

Salary

Combination Building Inspector: $50,815.52 - $73,684.23 annually

Senior Combination Building Inspector: $57,636.52 - $83,574.92 annually

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Working for the City of Mc Kinney

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.”

Our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist.

Core Values

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a fast pace, while supporting one another. All of us are guided by four values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We foster a healthy, family‑oriented culture, and new employees are expected to embrace these values.

Under general supervision by the Chief Building Inspectors, the purpose of the position is to ensure compliance with the ICC Building Codes and City Ordinances. Employees in this classification perform skilled level work. The position is responsible for inspecting and certifying new, existing, and altered buildings and structures.

To help achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess personal and team performance.
• Contribute to the development of others and the unit or organization.
• Work effectively as part of a team and perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Continuously learn and develop through training opportunities, and encourage subordinates to do the same.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Chief Building Inspectors, inspect new and existing residential, commercial, multi‑family, and other buildings for critical life safety standards.
• Verify conformance with adopted International Codes, construction documents, and the City's Code of Ordinances.
• Safely drive a City vehicle to inspection sites as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, homeowners, developers, designers, and the public regarding inspection requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
• Work independently to manage time, plan routes, and execute inspections.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately in the computer database.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard software and inspection databases on tablets and laptops.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens and professionals regarding inspections.
• Investigate and respond to construction complaints from the public.
• Comply with City and department policies and safety standards.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule and attendance policies.
• Participate in special team projects.
• Achieve ICC certification in either residential or commercial building within 6 months of employment.
• Periodically lead department training.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather, including extreme heat and cold.
• Manage a variable workload to complete 100% of inspections each day.
• Determine if construction work may proceed and if permits are required.
• Perform related work as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Embrace the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and customers.
• Produce quality work with appropriate quantity and…