Building Inspector

Willdan•Village of Pelham, NY

About The Position

Willdan has provided Building and Safety services for 60 years, working with municipalities, university systems, healthcare facilities, and tribal entities. Our experience includes a range of technical expertise to service your facilities, such as permit issuance, building plan review, building inspection, grading and accessibility plan review and inspection, flood zone experience, fire-life safety plan review, building official services, code enforcement, emergency safety assessment, and disaster recovery. Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has an opening for a full-time Building Code Inspector in the Pelham, NY area.

Requirements

NYS Department of State Code Enforcement certification (required).
Experience in building construction, inspection, or a related field (e.g., architecture, engineering).
Knowledge of building materials, fire safety standards, and construction methods.
Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
Identification of New York State approved in-service Code training courses.
Thorough understanding of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code [https://www.co.essex.ny.us/jobdescriptions/Code%20Enforcement%20Officer.pdf] and local zoning laws.
Ability to read/interpret construction plans and technical documents, and communicate effectively with the public.
Proficient in using computer applications for record-keeping and permit tracking.
Ability to exercise firmness, tact, and impartiality in enforcing regulations.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
Document results of inspections.
Effectively communicate findings to homeowners and contractors.
Coordinate with and assist other field inspectors. Pick up extra inspections as needed.
Explain and clarify code related problems with contractor field personnel.
Communicate and uphold standards consistently.
Conduct building damage assessment inspections.
Invest time in continued education.
Provide training and mentoring to current inspectors, coordinate and assist in selection and training of new staff.
Follow up on phone calls and compliant issues.
Handle customer service issues for walk-ins that need clarification on code-related issues.
Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
Interpret and apply standards and regulations for Building, Electrical, Elevator, Mechanical, Plumbing.
Conduct ride along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback regarding job performance and consistency on filed calls.
Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of inspections; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.