Building Inspector

Tulsa County

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, inspects structures to ensure compliance with the adopted building and zoning codes and ordinances, and verifies mechanical and plumbing inspection activities.

Requirements

Skill in application of principles of construction inspection.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in all major types of building construction, possible defects and faults in building construction and corrective measures.
Knowledge of codes and regulations pertaining to building construction.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints quickly and accurately and to compare them with construction in progress.
Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with contractor, property owners, and the public.
Ability to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents/property owners or employees of organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems that might involve substantial variables in and the ability to research the appropriate solutions.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License possessed for at least 6 months.
Defensive driving through Tulsa County within in 6 months of hired.
Current Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector License or obtainment of a two year provisional license until valid Inspector's license can be secured.

Responsibilities

Perform on site structural, mechanical, and plumbing inspections of buildings while under construction, repair, and alteration.
Inspect footings and foundations, framing, and completion to ensure compliance with regulations pertaining to structural soundness, proper materials, safety hazards, and zoning.
Participate with office personnel in the issuance of building permits.
Investigate complaints of zoning violations and assist in the prosecution of such cases.
Confer with contractors, workmen, and others pertaining to problems.
Correspond with contractors pertaining to the inspection program.
Interpret International Codes, commercial building and one and two family building codes.
Examine commercial and residential blueprints.
Advise adjacent municipalities on establishing inspection programs.
Check zoning clearance permits periodically and clears with Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Perform other duties as assigned.