Building Inspector

City of New London•New London, WI

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About The Position

The Building Inspector reviews plans and inspects residential construction, performs code enforcement, and ensures compliance with applicable building codes, ordinances, and life safety standards. The role assists the public with residential building permit applications and reviews, approves or denies, and issues permits for construction and related activities. It also supports zoning and land-use review, coordinates with City departments and other agencies, and maintains records and communications related to permits, inspections, and enforcement. The position serves as a Municipal Code Enforcement Officer and the City’s ADA Coordinator. It works with property owners to achieve compliance, provides staff training on ADA policies and transition plans, and attends public meetings as needed. The employee maintains required certifications and keeps current with codes and industry standards through continuing education and professional meetings. Other duties may be assigned by the Community Development Director or City Administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Wisconsin UDC Construction Inspector certification.
Wisconsin UDC HVAC Inspector certification.
Wisconsin UDC Plumbing Inspector certification.
Wisconsin UDC Electrical Inspector certification.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with no restrictions.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
Knowledge of code enforcement methods and techniques.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to residential and commercial construction and zoning.
Knowledge of approved construction materials, methods, and techniques, and inspection methods for workmanship, materials, and design.
Knowledge of construction defects and flaws and effective corrective measures.
Experience with electronic recordkeeping systems.
Ability to interpret and enforce City codes objectively, with firmness and tact.
Ability to assist permit applicants courteously and effectively with solutions to problems.
Ability to identify City code violations and deviations from approved plans.
Ability to conduct technical investigations and research regarding building materials or procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with coworkers, City employees, and the public.
Ability to meet the stated physical and environmental demands and perform duties safely and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Erosion Control Inspector certification.
Commercial Building, Plumbing, and Electrical Inspector certifications.
Five years of administrative and enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the public with building permit applications and ensure timely review, approval or denial, and issuance of permits for residential construction and related activities.
Inspect new and existing residential properties for compliance with building and zoning codes, structural standards, and safety requirements.
Support the Community Development Director/Zoning Administrator with zoning permit review and inspections.
Support review and approval of land-use documents by coordinating with developers, consultants, engineers, and City staff.
Share building permit and construction information with the City Assessor for assessment updates.
Coordinate with commercial building inspectors on permitting and inspections as needed.
Respond to citizen complaints and initiate appropriate follow-up or enforcement action.
Enforce municipal building, housing, zoning, floodplain, shoreland-wetland, public nuisance, and property maintenance codes and ordinances.
Work with property owners to achieve compliance and issue citations or initiate enforcement when necessary.
Maintain records of approved plans, permits, inspections, and enforcement actions.
Prepare and distribute correspondence and reports to citizens, elected officials, and other agencies.
Coordinate with City departments to support consistent application and enforcement of codes and ordinances.
Maintain required certifications and stay current on codes and industry standards through continuing education, seminars, and professional meetings.
Coordinate with municipal, state, and federal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and timely documentation.
Communicate with staff, elected officials, and the public in the course of daily duties.
Attend Plan Commission, Board of Appeals, City Council, or other public meetings as needed to provide reports, input, or responses.
Serve as the City’s ADA Coordinator; develop and update ADA policies and transition plans and provide staff training.
Perform other duties assigned by the Community Development Director or City Administrator.