Hybrid Building Inspector I-III at City of Sugar Land, TX

About the Department

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Building Inspector in the Planning and Development Services Department.
 
Why Should You Join Our Team? 
Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Building Inspectors a various salary depending on your qualifications and experience (see minimum qualifications below). We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits;  a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion. 

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield; 
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion; 
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;  
• Paid sick leave; 
• Paid Parental Leave;
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City; 
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan; 
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

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Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences. 

We are TrailBLAZErs!

About the City of Sugar Land
The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine. 

We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Position Duties

Are we the right fit for YOU? 

Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of team-work? If so, please consider applying for the Building Inspector position today!  

As our Building Inspector you will conduct inspections of buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair to ensure compliance with City building, electrical and mechanical codes and ordinances, interact with and maintain good communications with the public, advise and consult customers on existing codes and ordinances pertaining to construction and as part of our customer service expectation, provide customer with code information requested during or following inspection process. You will maintain an understanding of the following regulations; all International Building Codes, National Electrical, NFPA and other applicable state and local codes, standards or laws, complete all records and reports associated with building inspections, and participate in the development of specifications, plans and standards pertaining to construction on behalf of the City. You will also provide on-the-job training and/or assistance to other Building Inspectors on structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections. Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position and you will be required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.

Minimum Qualifications

At the City of Sugar Land, we have a career path allowing for growth and development within the Planning and Development Department. If you meet any one of the following requirements below, please apply today!

Building Inspector I - Recruit: $49,296 to $56,690 per year

• No minimum experience required.
• Construction field experience preferred.
• Municipal experience preferred.
• High school Diploma or GED required. 

Building Inspector II: $56,701 to $65,206 per year

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a certified building inspector.  

• Or 2 years combined experience as an inspector and related construction field experience, with primary experience focusing on building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical codes. 
• Construction field experience required or completion of the Building Inspector I – Recruit program. 

• State Plumbing Inspectors License and State Medical Gas Certification required. 
• Residential Combo certification or Commercial Combo certification required. 
• Municipal Experience Preferred
• High school Diploma or GED required. 

Building Inspector III: $63,794 to $73,363 per year           

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a certified building inspector.
• Or a combined 4 years as an inspector, plans examiner or related construction field experience, with primary experience focusing on building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical codes. Construction field experience is required.
• State Plumbing Inspectors License and State Medical Gas Certification required. 
• Residential Combo certification or Commercial Combo certification required. 
• Municipal experience preferred.
• High school Diploma or GED required. 

Other Qualifications

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.