Senior Mechanical Inspector

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing inspection and enforcement work in securing and maintain compliance with rules and regulations relative to an assigned section. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

WORK LOCATION:  Development Services, 1901 S. Alamo, San Antonio

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to citizen complaints regarding code violations related to the Historic Preservation Code and Certificates of Appropriateness, conservation districts approved by City Council and other related Unified Development Code regulations.
• Coordinates investigative and enforcement work with City staff and the City Attorney's Office for Boarding Home compliance with adopted regulations.
• Performs on-site inspections for compliance with new and existing requirements.
• Issues written orders for the correction of defects in material or workmanship and any other violation of codes and ordinances.
• Notifies contractors when codes violations are found and advises them on the necessary changes or actions that need to be taken to meet code requirements.
• Advises and provides information regarding procedures and follow-up actions.
• Prepares reports and recommendations showing results of daily
• inspections and recommends necessary changes and corrections noted from daily inspections.
• Prepares and maintains records of Inspectors' Licenses, permits issued, inspections performed, investigations conducted or complaints received.
• Assists with more complex inspections to ensure compliance with code requirements, which includes occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Conducts research and investigations within an assigned area.
• Implements personnel rules and standard operating procedures.
• Provides training, instruction, and functional supervision for assigned staff.
• Monitors field inspectors' work load, quality of work, plan checking abilities, daily inspection reports, investigation reports, vehicle, and overall work performance.
• Assists the Inspections Supervisor with the administration of all phases of the programs and assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
  
• Six (6) years of inspection or technical HVAC experience.
• HVAC Master or Technician license issued by the City of San Antonio or State of Texas.
• Must obtain International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Mechanical Inspector within one (1) year of employment.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. 
  

The City of San Antonio, Texas is the 7th largest city in the United States, with a corporate boundary of 486 square miles, serving a population of 1.4 million residents. We are committed to excellence in the delivery of services to San Antonio residents and visitors. Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism are principles which define the culture of the 40 departments within our organization, which include Parks & Recreation, San Antonio International Airport, Development Services, Public Works, Convention Facilities, Building & Equipment Services, Libraries, and IT.