Building Inspector II

Tiffin, City of•Public Works - Tiffin, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Building Inspector maintains a cooperative working relationship with property owners, contractors, design professionals, fellow employees and the public. Provides excellent customer service skills. Demonstrates good knowledge of state and local codes. Is an effective communicator displaying good written and oral skills. Expresses professional opinions, based on knowledge and experience, with confidence. Maintains composure and self-control when confronting potentially volatile situations. Possesses and uses good analytical skills when researching model code questions. Works under supervision of the Building Official with considerable leeway granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative within the scope of the position and established ordinances, codes and guidelines.

Requirements

Knowledge of functions and operations of structural installations and systems in building construction
Knowledge of City Building codes and other laws and ordinances relating to structural installations in buildings
Knowledge of building safety standards
Skill in relating observations of conditions to building code provisions and safety standards
Ability to operate hand tools of the construction trades and motor vehicles
Ability to work under direction, exercising considerable discretion in execution of building inspection activities
Ability to operate a personal computer or other personal digital devices and related software of the City to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities
Ability to develop and use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty and resourcefulness
Ability to deal effectively with customer issues over the phone and in person
Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities
Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
Ability to utilize ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
Valid drivers' license for the State of Iowa
High school diploma or GED is required
Valid Iowa Operator’s Driver’s License required throughout employment

Nice To Haves

Two-year associates degree in building construction technology or related field is preferred
7 years previous experience as a commercial building inspector & plans examiner is desirable

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for enforcement of the City of Tiffin Building Codes
Reviews and interprets building codes which regulate the inspection and installation of structural systems, as well as related codes, ordinance, and laws
Prepares and monitors documentation and authorizes building permits and certificates of occupancy
Enforces the flood plain ordinance
Inspects commercial, industrial and residential construction to verify compliance with approved construction plans and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and zoning codes
Performs technical review of residential and commercial construction documents to ensure compliance with municipal building or zoning codes
Initiates legal action as necessary to obtain compliance with building codes
Investigates special problems, technical data or other matters relating to structural inspection, files oral or written reports on same
Communicates with contractors and the general public, orally and in writing
Makes recommendations to improve section operations and procedures
Maintains manual and computerized inspection records
Attends staff meetings
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices, attends work regularly at the designated place and time
Supports continuous process improvement initiatives
Performs related work as required