Building Inspector

City of Chickasha•Chickasha, OK

About The Position

The City of Chickasha is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Building Inspector to help ensure safe, quality construction throughout the community. The role performs inspections and enforces City-adopted building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes; assists with administration of planning and zoning, sign, flood plain, and property maintenance ordinances and regulations; and helps ensure construction, building safety, and general welfare requirements are observed. The position receives direction from the Chief Building Official, reports to the Community Development Director, and exercises no supervision. The Building Inspector inspects construction and remodeling sites at various stages, reviews building components and installations, responds to public questions and complaints, performs code enforcement and follow-through, maintains departmental records and maps, and coordinates with Code Compliance Officers, the Fire Marshal, and the Health Officer as needed. The employee prepares inspection and activity reports, recommends substandard structures for action, and may participate in boards, commissions, and professional groups. The position requires two years of experience in building construction as a journeyman plumber, electrician, carpenter, or related craftsperson, and two years of building inspector experience. A typical training background is completion of twelfth grade with an associate degree in construction or a related field, plus specialized training in building code enforcement and plan review. Commercial and residential certifications and bilingual English/Spanish ability are preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. The employee must obtain residential inspector licenses within two years of hire and commercial inspector licenses within four years, and obtain other licenses and certifications as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances, including the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and adopted state and City codes.
Knowledge of record-keeping principles and procedures, modern construction methods and practices, accepted safety standards, plan review techniques, and code compliance relating to building inspections.
Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and plans for new construction or extensive remodeling.
Ability to identify problem areas involving building inspections and advise on standard construction methods and requirements.
Ability to respond to public requests and inquiries, prepare clear and concise reports, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and gain cooperation through discussion.
Ability to enforce City codes with firmness and tact, apply applicable policies and regulations, maintain cooperative working relationships, and stay current on trends in building inspections.
Ability to use computer software, including Microsoft Office and Word, and operate and maintain a Blue Line machine.
Two years of experience in the building construction field as a journeyman plumber, electrician, carpenter, or related craftsperson.
Two years of experience as a building inspector.
Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, with an associate degree in construction or a related field, and specialized training in building code enforcement and plan review.
Valid driver’s license.
Must obtain all residential inspector licenses within two years of hire and all commercial inspector licenses within four years of hire.
Possession of a State Code Enforcement Officer’s license as directed by supervisor.
Become a Certified Floodplain Administrator as directed by supervisor.
Obtain inspection-related certifications as directed by supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Commercial and residential certifications.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Enforce rules and regulations regarding flood plain administration procedures.
Inspect construction and remodeling sites at various stages to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Inspect foundations, concrete, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating, electrical installations, and other building components.
Enforce building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and related codes at construction and remodeling sites.
Answer public questions, investigate complaints about code or ordinance violations, and implement corrective action as needed.
Prepare and submit reports on inspections, investigations, and daily activities, and report potential problems to the Building Official.
Participate in boards and commissions and attend professional groups and committees.
Maintain departmental records and maps.
Recommend substandard structures to the Building Official for action.
Perform code enforcement related to inspections and follow through to achieve compliance.
Coordinate nuisance abatement issues with Code Compliance Officers and assist them as required.
Coordinate inspections with the Fire Marshal or Health Officer as required.
File and maintain maps and plats.
Perform other duties as assigned.