Residential Project Inspector

Salary:

$61,733.50 - $77,166.85

Job Details:

Under general supervision, oversees community development rehabilitation projects. Monitors and ensures compliance with program guidelines regarding appropriate methods of construction and compliance with applicable codes.

OTHERJOB FUNCTIONS:

• Resolve complaints from grant recipients.
• Conduct a risk assessment of lead-based paint hazards in commercial and residential structures.
• Review/verify documentation for accuracy.
• Test and evaluate results of surfaces potentially containing lead-based paint..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of all building codes and building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of all phases of construction including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, and other related construction trades.
• Knowledge of home building and repairs to assess and describe work needed to be done and to evaluate the work as it progresses.
• Knowledge of current costs of labor and materials.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to prepare and/or evaluate cost estimates on construction projects.
• Ability to negotiate with grant applicants, consultants, and contractors.
• Ability to maintain records through computers, handwritten and typed reports.
• Ability to establish working relationships with grant applicants and contractors.
• Ability to communicate orally and through written means with clients, contractors, and employees.
• Ability to prepare written narrative and statistical reports and prepare status reports.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply City of Arlington adopted codes.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, climbing, driving, seeing, sitting, and writing.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Incumbent is subject to fume/odor, lead asbestos and electrical hazards.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

•  Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project M
• Two years’ experience in construction management, project management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of employment a valid Texas Plumbing Inspector's License issued by the Texas State Plumbing Board of Plumbing Examiners.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within six months of employment a valid Texas Department of Health Lead Risk Assessor and Lead Inspector License within 12 months of employment.

Employment Screenings Required:

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal Background check
• Drug/Alcohol screens
• Physical and Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
• Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.