Summary

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; its a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION Under general supervision by the Chief Building Official, the purpose of the position is to ensure compliance of the City and State Building Codes. Employees in this classification perform skilled level work. Position is responsible for inspecting and certifying new, existing, and altered buildings and structures. Performs related work as required.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects new and existing residence, business, commercial and other buildings and structure for conformance with safety and other requirements of national, state and local codes.
• Inspects multi-family new and existing structures to ensure conformance with safety and other requirements of national, state and local codes.
• Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
• Administers and interprets applicable sections of the City's Code of Ordinances.
• Responds to concerns and inquiries from the general public, contractors, engineers, and other entities on all aspects of building inspection, to include plumbing, structural, mechanical, fire and electrical codes.
• Enters inspection results in computer data base and answers phone calls regarding inspections.
• Utilizes computer and VRU system to maintain and track inspection records.
• Performs related work as required.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exerc sing discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical codes, the City Ordinances, and architectural drawings.
• Requires the ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
• Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
• Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving climbing and walking over uneven surfaces, placing and turning motions, such as utilizing a screw and nut driver, circuit tester, level, tape measure, water meter key, and operating a vehicle.
• Meet the City driving standards and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

High school diploma or GED. Five (5) years previous related experiencewithtraining that includes two (2) years in the construction field. Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ICC Combination Inspector certificationand a State Plumbing Inspector license.

Physical Demands/Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS