Building Inspector II

City of Reno•City of Reno, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal recruitment for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees. The successful candidate will inspect and enforce applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, and refrigeration codes for light commercial and residential buildings. They will ensure the safety of buildings and structures by controlling the design, construction, alteration, and quality of materials used. This position also involves performing a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. There is one vacancy in the Development Services Department, and this recruitment will establish a list for future vacancies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in the building trades and/or code enforcement.
Two years of responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience.
Valid driver's license.
Possession of residential inspection certificates in the specialties of electrical, mechanical, building, and plumbing.
Possession of at least one Commercial inspection certificate in any of the following specialties: electrical, mechanical, building, and/or plumbing.
Certifications must be from an accredited agency (ICBO, ICC, BOCA, or other related and legally recognized agencies).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Inspect and enforce applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing codes for light commercial and residential building permits and business licenses.
Prepare written reports, issue correction notices and stop work notices/fines, and testify in court regarding violations.
Conduct on-site inspections of existing residential and light commercial buildings, buildings under repair, and new construction to determine compliance with ordinances, codes, and approved plans.
Advise contractors and citizens on residential building codes and ordinances and work proactively to avoid code-related issues.
Advise customers on codes and detail items that must be corrected before approval.
Confer with the general public, contractors, City Departments, engineers, and architects in the performance of inspection light commercial and residential projects.
Assist in resolving disputes between property owners and the City.
Provide interpretations and applications of building codes, local ordinances, and state statutes.
Conduct assessments of light commercial and residential buildings after various events, including floods and earthquakes, to determine structural stability and general safety conditions.
Investigate complaints and conduct inspections of existing buildings to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions exist.
Document building code violations and recommend modifications to rectify violations or meet applicable standards.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings and stay current with new trends and innovations in building inspection and code compliance.
Respond to public inquiries, including Service Now inquiries, in a courteous manner.
Provide information within the area of assignment and resolve complaints efficiently and timely.
Establish priorities, perform research, and prepare daily work schedules to effectively coincide with construction requirements without impeding schedule or cost.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties which may be assigned.