Salary : $57,616.00 - $125,798.40 Annually
Location : Annex 2220 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 21-00353
Department: Code Compliance
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION SUMMARYThis position is part of a job classification in a four level Building Inspector progression series. Responsible for inspecting commercial and residential construction to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and building and municipal codes. Conducts inspections of structures and materials; reviews and interprets plans; identifies code compliance issues and violations; prepares and maintains reports; meets with contractors, builders and homeowners, and enforces local, state and federal codes, laws and regulations; responds to complaints received by the public; participates in the development of educational materials; and maintains applicable databases.
Benefits Overview- 3 weeks of vacation per year after the first year (2 weeks of vacation during the first year)
- Medical insurance is provided at no cost to the employee
- Dental and vision insurance is offered
- Pet insurance is offered for your four-legged friend
- Supplemental insurance is offered
- $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
- 13 days city observed paid holiday leave
- 16 hours of paid personal days each year
- Tuition reimbursement available for up to $2,000 per fiscal year
- Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
- Longevity pay in the amount of $7.50 per month, per year of service paid annually each December
- Employee Fitness Center
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Inspects residential and commercial buildings and structures for compliance
- Reads and interprets building plans and codes
- Approves or denies installation or construction
- Inspects on-site electrical, building, plumbing, gas and mechanical work for conformance with City codes; enforcing City ordnances
- Inspects work for compliance with plans, specifications and approved shop drawings and verifies location of key components
- During construction, inspects building material and construction procedures
- Reviews building permits and blueprints for new construction, additions, swimming pools, and remodeling by evaluating permits to determine code requirements, and reviewing case history.
- Investigate citizen complaints concerning violations of building codes and ordinances; makes independent judgments and sound recommendations based on findings
- Prepares and issues code violation notices, advising owner and contractors of necessary corrective action and following through for compliance
- Provides feedback to site owners and construction personnel, identifying violations, and preparing correspondence and reports
- Manages special projects consulting with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding codes, plan reviews, and inspection findings
- Demonstrates effectiveness in dealing with contractors and architects and engineers in enforcing the contract documents and upholding the City's best interest
- Assists the Code Enforcement Division as needed
- Writes thorough reports that document and detail a factual, chronological history of the construction, including problems that occur, inspection results and other pertinent project data
- Provides administrative support by gathering information and completing requests, answering phones, entering data into the database, and maintaining inspection logs and records
- Maintains a project file, including plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, change orders and important correspondence
- Performs other job duties as required or assigned
- May be required to perform code compliance inspections and investigations as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSThis position is part of a job classification in a four level Building Inspector series based upon the following criteria:- High School Diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test
- Training and experience using a personal computer with Microsoft Office
Grade 7/B24-B31Building Inspector I: First level in series.
- Two (2) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field
- International Code Council (ICC) certified as a Combination Residential Inspector, consisting of four (4) certifications must be obtained within twenty-four (24) months of employment. And at least two (2) of the four (4) certifications must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment
? Residential Building Inspector - B1
? Residential Electrical Inspector - E1
? Residential Mechanical Inspector - M1
? Residential Plumbing Inspector - P1
Grade 8/B25/B32Building Inspector II: Second level in series.
- Three (3) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field
- ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector
Grade 9/C41Building Inspector III: Third level in series.
- Five (5) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field
- ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector
- Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License
Grade 12/C44/C51Building Inspector IV: Fourth level in series.
- Seven (7) years of experience in building, construction or a closely related field
- Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License
- ICC certified as a Combination Residential Inspector
- ICC certified as a Combination Commercial Inspector
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
- Reliable transportation and liability insurance
- Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
- Criminal background check
- Controlled substance screening
