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• $75k Per Year City Building Inspector
• 77563 HITCHCOCK
• CITY OF

Occupation:

Construction and Building Inspectors

Location:

Hitchcock, TX

• 77563

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/11/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

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Updated:

08/14/2026

Expires:

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CITY OF HITCHCOCK

Position Title:

City Building Inspector

Location:

8102 Highway 6, P.O. Box 48, Hitchcock, TX 77563

Position Type:

Full-time

Compensation:

$28.05

• $37.

87 per hour DOQ

Typical Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.

m. (Weekends as necessary) Under general administrative direction, performs building plan reviews and inspection activities. Enforces zoning regulations; building, fire, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, and health/safety codes. Conducts field inspections, investigates complaints, supports landuse administration, and ensures compliance with City ordinances and state requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

Enforce City building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, and land use codes Conduct field inspections for code compliance Inspect commercial and institutional buildings Administer zoning regulations; verify zoning prior to permit issuance Assist with landuse plan and zoning map maintenance Process zone changes and development proposals Review building plans; interpret codes; advise citizens, builders, contractors Coordinate with Permit Clerk, Building Official, and Fire Marshal for timely permit issuance Provide timely response to citizen complaints Assist Code Enforcement investigations (weeds, rubbish, junked vehicles, unsafe structures, public nuisances) Initiate municipal court action and attend hearings Work with Building Standards Commission and Galveston County Health Department Prepare notices, reports, correspondence, records, and documentation Present information at public meetings Assist with departmental budget preparation Travel for training, seminars, and City events (including occasional overnight travel) Perform physical inspection duties (standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, bending) Work indoors/outdoors in extreme temperatures; exposure to dust, odors, electrical/mechanical hazards Operate motor vehicle safely

Other Job Functions:

Operate personal computer, mobile phone, copier/scanner, and office equipment Demonstrate professional telephone and public interaction skills Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.; push/pull up to 100 lbs. Perform routine minor maintenance tasks Serve as Essential Personnel (subject to emergency callouts)

Required Education, Degrees, Certificates & License:

High School Diploma or GED (Associate Degree desired) Valid Texas Drivers License; good driving record State Certification as Code Enforcement Officer (or ability to obtain within 1 year) Licensed Plumbing Inspector (State of Texas) Must hold two or more additional state licenses in: Mechanical Electrical Building Gas Energy codes

Required Experience, Training, Knowledge & Skills:

Three (3) years' experience as a combination inspector (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, gas, and fire). Extensive knowledge of International Building Codes, FEMA Flood rules, Texas Windstorm standards. Ability to read and interpret building plans and drawings. Knowledge of legal/code enforcement procedures. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and strong decisionmaking. Ability to work independently without constant supervision. Strong teamwork and public interaction skills.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the following: City of Hitchcock Employment Application. Background Release Form. Current Resume. Three (3) job-related references.

Apply Online:

www.cityofhitchcock.org Submit Materials by

Email:

development@cityofhitchcock.org (

Attn:

Community Development Director) Mail /

In-Person:

Community Development Director / City Administrator City of Hitchcock 8102 Highway 6 P.O. Box 48 Hitchcock, TX 77563

Fax:

 4099866903

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Hitchcock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Requirements:

Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check. Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates with a criminal background will not be considered for employment.