Inspector

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Apply Inspector Salary $2,015.27 - $2,757.57 Biweekly Location Houston, Texas Job Type Full Time Job Number 37503 Department Houston Public Works Opening Date 11 / 05 / 2025 Closing Date 11 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Position Overview

Applications Accepted from : COH Employee's Only Service Line / Section : Houston Permitting Center / Occupancy / Habitability Inspections Reporting Location : 1002 Washington Ave Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday; 7 : 00 am 3 : 30 pm

• Subject to change

Description of Duties / Essential Functions :

Ensures that construction meets local and national building codes, ordinances and technical specifications through various duties that include, but are not limited to the following :

Journey level is a union card holding member that skilled in each building trade or craft, who has successfully completed an official apprenticeship qualification. Journey level are considered certified to work in that field.

Working Conditions :

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as computers or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and / or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

Requires a high school diploma / GED, and up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed.

Experience Requirements

Two (2) years of journey level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed are required.

License Requirements

Require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preferences

Preference will be given to applicants with experience, knowledge, and an understanding of the following :

General Information

Selection / Skills Tests Required : None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment evaluation.

Safety Impact Position : Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade 18

Incentives / Awards

Retention : Eligible for award of up to $3000.00, upon completion of 24 months employment.

Certification : Eligible for annual incentives of up to $3900.00, upon acquisition of eligible certifications.

Step Increase : Salary adjusted by 3.1% upon start of 3rd year of employment Salary adjusted by 2.8% upon start of 5th year of employment.

Application Procedures

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at : www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting : http : / / agency.governmentjobs.com / houston / default.cfm or call 832-393-6120. If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6120 (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include :

For plan details, visit http : / / www.houstontx.gov / hr / benefits.html