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Conservation Inspector

Under supervision of the Development Services Director, the Conservation Inspector conducts inspections of residential and commercial landscaping and irrigation installations to ensure compliance with city water conservation regulations and Unified Development Code (UDC) standards. This role involves case management, review and analysis, as well as performing inspections related to conservation landscaping, soil ordinance requirements, and irrigation system installations.

Applicants are encouraged to include a resume.

Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect residential and commercial landscaping and irrigation system installations for compliance with all adopted water conservation ordinances and UDC requirements.
• Provides code interpretations, code enforcement for water conservation ordinance and Unified Development Code (UDC).
• Completes inspections and reports.
• Examine residential and commercial irrigation plans for code compliance.
• Review new residential plans and commercial plans when needed.
• Answers questions for customers and other departments in the city concerning variances, inspections, and ordinances.
• Prepares inspection reports and maintains files, including paper file purging; and reports inspection findings to other agencies for utility approval and connects.
• Be familiar with and work with Planning to be aware of tree preservation plans for compliance with conservation ordinances and the Unified Development Code.
• Interprets the application of codes and ordinances to specific projects and responds to development inquiries.
• Conducts a detailed review of development applications for compliance with all codes, past actions and approvals.
• Coordinates communications with applicants and City and County departments for review, comment, and records management to ensure records are complete.
• Performs necessary site inspection visits to ensure compliance before, during, and after construction to ensure all land development regulations pertaining to landscaping have been met.
• Attend pre-application and pre-construction meetings, as needed.
• Represents the Development Services Department with Legal Services, Water Utility, City Boards, Commissions, and Municipal and District Court as necessary.
• Aids with input into code ordinance revisions, amendments and new product information for alternate materials and methods for adopted codes.
• Assists with training as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include an associate's degree from an accredited college or technical degree with major coursework in construction science, industrial technology, engineering, architecture or a related field plus four (4) years of related experience, two (2) years of which must include full-time experience as a Supervisor or similar enforcement position, OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and Two (2) years of full-time relevant experience OR any equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.

Offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check.

Knowledge of supervisory and leadership practices and principles, federal, state and local building, housing and safety codes and regulations, methods, procedures and techniques for evaluating technical compliance, principles and practices of the construction industry and building trades, occupational hazards and safety precautions, floodplain management, how to conduct inspections and examine plans of building construction, plumbing, electrical systems, framing, foundation, mechanical systems and fuel gas systems for compliance with adopted construction codes, building trades with integrative customer service skills, electrical knowledge and training of the National Electric Code, and basic theory and fundamentals of building construction principals.

Skill in detecting life/safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings/structures, communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, reading and interpreting detailed plans, blueprints, and code specification guides, reports, and adopted construction codes, using computer and related software to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, handling multiple tasks and prioritizing, planning and organizing, applying code requirements and interpretations, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, mentoring and developing staff to be more competent, and interpreting and applying technical code specifications.

Licenses and certification requirements include a valid Class "C" Texas driver's license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history. Building Inspector Certification (Inspector - ICC), Non-Structural Plan Review Certification (Plans Examiner ICC), and Texas State Plumbing Inspection License (Inspector Texas State Plumbing Board).

Physical demands and working environment include standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls. Exposure to weather extremes and construction hazards (e.g., open trenches, mud, noise, debris, falling objects, etc.) when performing field work.

Hiring range: $23.44 - $29.36, hourly.