BLDG INSP

CITY OF WINCHESTER OFFICE OF TREASURER•Winchester, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Planning Director, this role administers and enforces building, zoning, and related codes. The position involves reviewing plans for new construction, alterations, remodeling, and renovation to ensure compliance with zoning regulations, building codes, flood plain, and drainage requirements. It also includes conducting on-site inspections during all phases of construction, answering inquiries about code requirements, and maintaining documentation. The role may involve conferring with architects and contractors, preparing data for legal action against code violators, observing for violations, and potentially supervising construction on City-owned property. Additionally, this position serves as backup to the Code Enforcement Officer, may act as staff to the Winchester Codes Appeals Board and/or the Urban Renewal Community Development Agency, serves in the capacity of Building Official, reviews landscape and land use buffer guidelines, serves on the Technical Review Committee, and provides on-the-job training to the Code Enforcement Officer.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school; preferably supplemented by field work or technical training in building construction, civil engineering, or related fields to give necessary desired knowledge.
Must be certified by the KY Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction as “Building Inspector Level I” with 3 years experience.
Must have and maintain a valid Kentucky driver’s license.
Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials, technology and extensive knowledge of Kentucky Building Codes.
Ability to analyze and present facts and recommendations in oral or written form.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings and inspect construction to assure installation is in concurrence with approved plans.
Ability to develop extensive knowledge of the City's zoning ordinances.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with property owners, architects, contractors, public officials, fellow employees, and the general public.
Requires extensive use of independent judgment, technical knowledge and good communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Some business experience would be helpful.

Responsibilities

Receives applications for and reviews plans of proposed new construction, alterations, remodeling and renovation work and approves for compliance with zoning regulations building codes, flood plain and drainage requirements and issues related permits.
Answers inquiries concerning zoning, building and other code requirements.
Does on-site inspections during all phases of construction as prescribed in the building code and maintains documentation of same.
Confers or corresponds with architects, building owners, and/or contractors concerning questions about building plans and constructions applications.
Prepares data and maintains documentation on complaints for legal action against violators of building and related codes and represents the city in court.
Observes for possible violations of building, zoning and other regulations and follows through for compliance.
May be required to supervise construction on City owned property.
Serves as backup to the Code Enforcement Officer.
May be called upon to act as staff to the Winchester Codes Appeals Board and/or the Urban Renewal Community Development Agency.
Serves in the capacity of Building Official.
Reviews landscape and land use buffer guidelines as submitted by contractors and or architects.
Serves on the Technical Review Committee.
Provides on the job training to the CODE Enforcement Officer.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Planning Director.