Building Inspector

City Of Charleston•Charleston, WV

23h

About The Position

The Building Inspector inspects buildings and structures in the City of Charleston for code compliance and for the safety and integrity of renovations to existing structures. The role works under general supervision and independently develops work methods and sequences. The inspector performs inspection phases for new construction and renovations, evaluates structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and regulations, and conducts plumbing, HVAC, and electrical inspections and plan reviews as needed. The position also issues permits, checks that permits have been obtained, responds to public questions and code complaints, monitors installations, verifies measurements and alignment against plans and codes, and responds to emergency structure issues through the department's on-call rotation. Related work may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, some experience in construction, building inspection, or a closely related area, and a driver's license. The employee must obtain and maintain specified ICC certifications within the stated timeframes. The City of Charleston, WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Some experience in construction and building inspection or closely related experience.
Driver's license.
Obtain within two years of hire and maintain ICC Residential Building Inspector B1, Residential Mechanical Inspector M1, and Residential Plumbing Inspector P1 certifications.
Obtain within four years of hire and maintain ICC Residential Electrical Inspector E1, Commercial Building Inspector B2, Commercial Electrical Inspector E2, Commercial Mechanical Inspector M2, and Commercial Plumbing Inspector P2 certifications.
Ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.
Ability to read and speak English proficiently to communicate, understand and interpret safety instructions, and respond to inquiries.
Ability to understand and comply with City and departmental guidelines, policies, procedures, and expectations.
Ability to read technical instructions and procedures and compose routine and specialized reports, forms, and business letters.
Ability to use basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of ratios, rates, and percentages.

Responsibilities

Perform all phases of inspections on new structures and renovations of existing structures.
Inspect structures to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations.
Conduct plumbing and HVAC inspections.
Conduct electrical inspections and plan reviews as needed.
Issue permits and conduct city-wide checks to ensure permits are obtained.
Answer telephone and walk-in questions and respond to code compliance complaints.
Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances for proper installation and regulatory compliance.
Measure dimensions and verify the level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures against building plans and codes.
Respond to emergency structure issues and concerns as part of the department's on-call rotation.
Perform related work as assigned.