Building Inspection - Inspector - Building I

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled field inspections and office work involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations regarding building installations. This role involves inspecting new construction, remodeling, and repairs to determine compliance with the City's building code, reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with City codes, and enforcing City building codes. The position exercises no supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of building construction and installation methods, practices, and materials.
Knowledge of possible defects and faults in building construction and installation activities, and standard testing devices, methods, and corrective measures.
Knowledge of International Building Codes.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to verbally and in writing communicate code violations.
Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment used in building inspection work including ladder, screw driver etc.
Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to operate office equipment to include computer, scanner, fax, and copier.
Ability to learn applicable building codes.
Ability to understand and interpret codes, plans, and specifications.
Ability to detect and locate defective building installations and ascertain the stage of construction of installation when defect are most easily found and corrected.
Ability to enforce codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Five (5) years of experience in structural construction, remodeling, and addition work to buildings.
A high school diploma or a GED is required.
A valid current valid driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.
Ability to obtain a building inspectors certification through ICC within eighteen (18) months of employment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb.
With or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel to different sites.

Nice To Haves

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Responsibilities

Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial building installations and equipment in structures undergoing construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with the adopted City codes and safety standards.
Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes.
Enforce adopted City Building Codes; identify areas of non-compliance; discuss problems with contractors/developers; identify ways of correcting deficiencies.
Issue stop orders.
Inspect work sites to ensure that contractors and workers have appropriate licenses and that proper materials and practices are utilized.
Assist in evaluating buildings considered for rehabilitation or demolition; evaluate structural integrity at property owner's request for code and life safety compliance.
Prepare detailed inspection reports; review permit applications.
Receive telephone calls from contractors and homeowners.
Complete daily work sheets.
Enter, maintain, process, and print permit data on computer.
Serve as advisor to Building Sub-Committee.