Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$23 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Building Inspector performs assignments directly related to the preparation of gaining full understanding and experience of building code inspections and plan reviews. Assure compliance with applicable state and local regulations. Enforce building and safety codes, laws, regulations, and standards. The Building Plan Reviewer performs plan review work including providing customers with general code information, guidance and plan submittal criteria. Evaluate permit applications for compliance with applicable state and local safety codes, laws, regulations, standards and plan requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must have five (5) years foreman level experience in general construction.
Must have International Code Council certified building inspector certification or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire.
Must be a State of New Mexico certified inspector for the individual’s primary discipline (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical) or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Must have five (5) years of recent work experience in the fields of general building construction, building inspection, plan review and/or architectural design.
Must have five (5) years journeyman level experience in electrical construction.
Must have five (5) years journeyman level experience in plumbing and mechanical construction.
Must have International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials certified inspector certification or obtain within nine (9) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.

Nice To Haves

Possession of International Code Conference building plans examiner B3 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews plans and specifications of projects to gain familiarity with projects prior to inspection for compliance with Bernalillo County Building Ordinance, (BCBO) under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical) in a timely and efficient manner.
Under the guidance of senior staff, performs field inspections to examine and evaluate the work performed and materials used for residential and light commercial building construction for compliance with BCBO under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical) in a timely and efficient manner.
Under the guidance of senior staff, may respond to questions from engineers, architects, contractors, and property owners as well as the general public concerning the BCBO and appropriate discipline.
Under the guidance of senior staff and as directed, issue "stop work" notices, correction notices, and report inspection findings to the supervisor.
Prepare reports on inspections and maintain files on related documents.
Maintain permit / inspection report file system, write reports, and keep records for statistical reports.
Perform other entry level duties and responsibilities as it relates to becoming fully proficient in the building code/plan review function which includes but is not limited to; scanning plan reviews, database entries, and maintain currency of pertinent code regulations.
Consult with property owners, contractors, and the public interpreting and explaining rules, regulations, ordinance, and standards.
Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Examines plans and specifications on residential and commercial building construction to determine compliance with Bernalillo County Building Ordinance, (BCBO) under State and National certified discipline(s) (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical).
Meet with engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and public regarding plan review related inquiries and corrections.
Consult at permitting/front counter with property owners, contractors, and the public interpreting and explaining rules, regulations, ordinance, and standards.
Provide technical guidance and coverage within building code/plan review section.
Prepare reports and maintain files in accordance with departmental standards.