CITY OF BROWNWOOD

Job Assignment: COMBINATION CODE COMPLIANCE / BUILDING INSPECTOR Job Number: 08-0550 Department: 08-Planning and Development Pay: $3,338 - $3755 per month / $19.26 - $21.66 per hour DOE Title of Immediate Supervisor: Code Officer II / Building Services Liaison

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting in issuing permits and performing inspections of buildings and building systems to include structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical system installations to assure compliance with laws, regulations, and codes. In addition, will assist Code Compliance Officers in daily inspections and reports of property Code violations such as nuisance properties, junked vehicles, tall grass and weeds and sub-standard structures. Responsibilities extend to ordering compliance to the codes when deficiencies or infractions are noted. The work involves contact with property owners, officials of various departments and contractors. Will also be assigned additional duties to inspect and enforce other codes. Must be willing to adopt and exhibit the City of Brownwood I SERVE Core Values.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC WORK PERFORMED:

• Administer and enforce the various ICC and IBC Codes adopted by the City and ordinances related thereto.
• Provide information regarding Code requirements to property owners, contractors, citizens and municipal officials.
• Review submitted construction plans, drawings and specifications relative to laws, regulations and codes.
• Issue stop work orders, orders to terminate water service and file appropriate legal papers when unauthorized or unsafe plumbing is discovered.
• Make recommendations for changes to Ordinances and Adopted Codes.
• Collect fees and issue permits required by the City including, but not limited to, building, mechanical, construction, plumbing and irrigation using approved software.
• Schedule, prioritize and perform plumbing and electrical inspections as required.
• Respond to complaints of code violations, sewer and water leaks, inspect, and follow departmental procedures for compliance.
• Use the computerized system to make record of , schedule, prioritize and document results of permits, inspections and enforcement actions.
• Manipulate word processing, database and imaging software to compose and transmit letters, notices of violation, e-mail, etc.
• Prepare and issue Notices of Violation to property owners for violations of City Ordinances and Codes.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor including investigation and enforcement of property maintenance codes; e.g., substandard structures, unsecured and vacant structures, junk vehicles, open storage and excessive vegetation.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Indoors and outdoors. Light physical activity, subject to adverse conditions and exposure to water, sewer, electrical, building and street related hazards. Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various worksites. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while performing duties and be exposed to mechanical and chemical hazards. Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to bend, stoop, walk and dig. Ability to walk over sloped and uneven terrain. Work involves getting dirty and wet. Employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, noises, fumes, and odors. Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with the public. Ability to understand verbal and written communication. Ability to climb ladders and not have a fear of heights.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS: Frequent to constant contact with other City employees and the general public. Frequent contact with the public in issuing permits and addressing property code violations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or G.E.D. required; technical school or OJT training in structural, mechanical, plumbing and/or electrical ystems, along with knowledge of property maintenance codes and Code Compliance procedures; one year or more progressively responsible work experience as an Inspector of one or more of the foregoing systems.