Building Inspector I (5101)
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to conduct field inspections for new construction, installations, alterations and additions to existing residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with existing standards, current adopted codes, and ordinances. Investigates building and zoning complaints for appropriate permits and ordinance/code violations. Issues violation notices of code violations requiring corrective action, conducts follow up inspections, testifies at legal proceedings as needed regarding inspections/violations. Writes inspection reports, records inspection fees and notices, logs daily activities, responds to questions from the public, contractors, property owners and others regarding building inspections and Building Permit related questions. Employee in this position will be required to perform after hours and weekend inspections as well as be required to work both banks of the river as needed. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference. Employees will be required to obtain certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector or Commercial Building Inspector prior to the completion of their probationary periods.
Requirements
- Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field OR Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
- Two (2) years of paid work experience in an applicable building trade demonstrating knowledge of building construction.
- Valid driver's license.
- Acceptable driving record.
- Personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use.
Nice To Haves
- Current certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector and/or Commercial Building Inspector.
- Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field inspections for new construction, installations, alterations and additions to existing residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with existing standards, current adopted codes, and ordinances.
- Investigate building and zoning complaints for appropriate permits and ordinance/code violations.
- Issue violation notices of code violations requiring corrective action.
- Conduct follow up inspections.
- Testify at legal proceedings as needed regarding inspections/violations.
- Write inspection reports.
- Record inspection fees and notices.
- Log daily activities.
- Respond to questions from the public, contractors, property owners and others regarding building inspections and Building Permit related questions.
- Perform after hours and weekend inspections.
- Work both banks of the river as needed.
Benefits
- Business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
