Building Inspector

City of Grimes•Grimes Community Center, IA

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Building Division Administrator, the Building Inspector inspects buildings and construction or reconstruction projects for compliance with applicable building, residential building, existing building, plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical, electrical, energy conservation, zoning, and other city codes and ordinances. The position advises the public on building-related matters, reviews plans, and assists with permits. It may also perform nuisance abatement and zoning enforcement duties as required. The inspector reviews building plans and permit applications, conducts field inspections during construction and renovation, and issues appropriate permits. The role includes providing guidance to homeowners and design and construction professionals, investigating potential code violations and enforcing compliance, conducting zoning and stormwater inspections, assisting with underground utility locations, issuing certificates of occupancy, maintaining data and records, and managing assigned projects. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Two to three years of experience in building trades or municipal infrastructure construction.
Valid Iowa driver's license.
International Code Council (ICC) certification required within two years of the employment date.
Ability to operate a computer or calculating machine and software appropriate to assigned tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to operate a personal computer and related equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain clear, concise records and reports.
Ability to testify in court.
Sufficient mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to access work sites throughout the City and outside the area.

Responsibilities

Review building plans and permit applications for code compliance.
Conduct field inspections during construction, repair, remodeling, or building erection to verify compliance with applicable commercial, residential, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.
Issue appropriate permits.
Assist with residential and commercial building plan review.
Correspond with and provide code-compliance guidance to homeowners, contractors, architects, and engineers.
Conduct periodic field inspections for code violations, respond to complaints, and initiate enforcement action to achieve compliance.
Conduct zoning inspections and reviews and enforce zoning requirements when necessary.
Conduct Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections and enforcement.
Provide underground utility location assistance.
Issue certificates of occupancy.
Collect and enter data and manage assigned projects.
Perform nuisance abatement and other assigned duties as required.
Prepare and maintain records and reports and testify in court when required.
Develop and administer the department budget.