Building Inspector
About The Position
Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is hiring a full-time UCC-Certified Building Inspector in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The inspector examines commercial, residential, and industrial properties before, during, and after construction to assess compliance with applicable safety, structural, and building-code requirements. The role also includes documenting inspection findings, communicating code-related information to homeowners and contractors, addressing customer inquiries and complaints, and coordinating with other field inspectors. The position includes providing field support, training, mentoring, supervision, and feedback to inspectors, as well as conducting building-damage assessments. The inspector interprets and applies standards and regulations relating to building, electrical, elevator, mechanical, and plumbing work; stays current with developments in the inspections field; and incorporates appropriate changes into programs. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- UCC certification.
- HVAC and electrical experience.
- At least 3 years of experience working with jurisdictions as a Building Inspector.
- Municipal experience.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Experience or knowledge covering HVAC equipment replacement and installation, ductwork modifications, roof penetrations, electrical connections, building automation and controls, fire-alarm integration, fire-sprinkler coordination, testing, adjusting and balancing, commissioning, and closeout documentation, as described in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to assess compliance with safety, structural, and building-code regulations.
- Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and construction permits.
- Document inspection results.
- Communicate inspection findings to homeowners and contractors.
- Coordinate with and assist other field inspectors, including picking up additional inspections as needed.
- Explain and clarify code-related problems to contractor field personnel.
- Communicate and uphold standards consistently.
- Conduct building-damage assessment inspections.
- Pursue continued education.
- Train and mentor current inspectors and assist with selecting and training new staff.
- Follow up on phone calls and complaint issues.
- Handle walk-in customer-service inquiries requiring clarification of code-related issues.
- Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
- Interpret and apply standards and regulations for building, electrical, elevator, mechanical, and plumbing work.
- Conduct ride-alongs with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback on performance and consistency in field calls.
- Maintain awareness of developments in the inspections field and incorporate appropriate developments into programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
