Part-time Building Inspector

Whitley County Government • Columbia City, IN

2h

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Building Inspector for Planning and Building department, responsible for inspecting and reporting on all construction activities and unsafe building actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as a Building Inspector within 24 months of starting work.
• Ability to meet all departmental hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of state and local building codes and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and conversational German and/or Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, specifications and maps, and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments contractors, building owners, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
• Ability to plan and layout assigned work projects,and apply knowledge of people and locations.
• Ability to prepare documents and detailed reports.
• Ability to properly operate equipment, including vehicle, radio, tape measure, computer, Microsoft Office, electronic tablet, and other testing equipment.
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.
• Ability to understand memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.
• Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
• Ability to work flexible and varying schedules, depending on workload and staffing requirements.
• Ability to occasionally work extended hours and occasionally travel out of town for training and seminars.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and conversational German and/or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site inspections on various projects to determine compliance with applicable laws, codes, and specifications.
• Reviews building and project plans when necessary to determine code compliance.
• Reports inspection results to office staff following current methods and policy.
• Investigates unsafe building and housing complaints, documenting and photographing violations. Reports situations regarding the department, vehicles and projects to the Executive Director, Planning and Building Department.
• Completes inspection reports.
• Communicates with and provides assistance by phone or on-site to contractors and building owners.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED