Essential Job Functions:

• Inspects new building construction, renovations and repairs for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes.
• Enforces building codes, zoning restrictions and City ordinances in assigned neighborhoods.
• Studies codes, laws and ordinances governing construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical trades.
• Sorts and distributes inspections, logs inspections, prepares and files inspection reports.
• Assists with commercial plan review with respect to plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning.
• Assists with the resolution of property owners' problems and concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and local building codes, ordinances and standards.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC and related building trades.
• Knowledge of building construction and related materials and tools.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety methods and techniques for building inspections.
• Skill in conducting building inspections.
• Skill in reading and interpreting a variety of construction documents including blueprints.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting building codes.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and three (3) years building inspection or construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess certification as a plumbing inspector from the Texas State Plumbing Board.
• Must possess International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner or be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Other ICC certifications including Commercial and/or Residential Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector and Mechanical Inspector are desired.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screening and/or physical exam.
• Must possess State of Texas Driver's License.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an external environment.
• May be subject to climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces and over open ditches, and occasional bending, reaching, crawling, kneeling and lifting to conduct inspections.
• May be subject to extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, electrical current and natural gas.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes electrical testing equipment, tape measure, ladders, levels, various construction related tools and department vehicles.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO CITY EMPLOYEES

It's good to know about the extras that make it all worthwhile. In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a full complement of benefits.

Health Insurance - The City provides health insurance two plan options for employee and dependents. Employee premiums for the HDHP- HSA plan are 100% paid by the City. The PPO plan premiums for employee coverage are $20 per month. The City contributes 35% toward dependent health coverage.

Dental Insurance - The City also provides employee and dependent dental insurance coverage. Employee premiums are 100% paid by the City. The City contributes $50 per month toward the cost of dependent dental coverage.

Long-term Disability - Paid by the City; providing up to 60% of salary for qualifying employees after 90-day elimination period.

Life Insurance - The City provides life insurance at no cost to employees at one times the annual salary up to $50,000. Additional life insurance may be purchased for the employee and his/her dependents at a reasonable cost that varies based upon employee age.

Supplemental Insurance - Supplemental insurance is available for purchase for Short-term Disability; Accident Insurance; Cancer Insurance; Heart/Stroke Insurance; and Universal Life Insurance.

Retirement - Employee contributes 7% with funds matched 2:1 at retirement. Retire at age 60 with 5 years of creditable service; or any age with 20 years of creditable service.

Deferred Compensation - Employee contributes up to 25% of his/her salary for long-term tax-deferred savings.

Social Security/Medicare - Social Security is withheld from employee paychecks in the amount of 6.2%; Medicare is withheld at the rate of 1.45%.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Paid by the City.

Longevity Pay - $4/month for each month of service after one full year of completed service.

Incentive Pay - Varies based on approved certifications.
Bilingual Pay $25 per month for the proven ability to read, write and speak another language.

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,000 annually.

Vacation Leave
1-4.99 years of service = 10 days per year (Ten-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel),
5-14.99 years of service = 15 days per year (Fifteen-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel),
15 years and up = 20 days per year (Twenty-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).

Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 3.34 hours biweekly up to a maximum of 500 hours. Fire shift employees accrue 5.01 hours biweekly up to a maximum of 540.

Personal Leave - Four days per fiscal year (Four-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).

Bereavement Leave - Up to three days for the death of an immediate family member (Three-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).

Paid Holidays - 10 holidays per year (Ten-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).

Disclaimer: The benefits described herein are for illustrative purposes only. In case of a conflict between the information on this page and the actual plan documents, insurance contracts and/or policies, the plan documents, insurance contracts and/or policies will govern. The City of Sachse reserves the right to change or terminate benefits at any time. The benefits included herein should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future benefits.