Building Inspector

Scott County • Davenport, IA

12d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Building Inspector conducts building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections to promote the safety of Scott County citizens and visitors. The role includes inspecting new, remodeled, and repaired commercial, industrial, and residential buildings; reviewing building plans; investigating and resolving complaints, including zoning complaints; and submitting inspection reports for office records. The inspector may also perform office duties, contact contractors or owners, and answer questions about building code requirements. Required training is attended to maintain certifications. The position also includes demonstrating the County PRIDE philosophy and performing related duties as assigned.

Work is performed in a standard office environment and in the field at various construction sites. Field work may involve exposure to dangerous tools, equipment and machinery, extreme weather, potential physical harm from construction sites or unsafe building conditions, and hazardous chemicals. The inspector may need to climb ladders and stairs, work in tight spaces, and traverse uneven surfaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and five years of experience in a building trade or inspections, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building trades.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of Scott County adopted zoning ordinances, roads, and geography.
• Knowledge of work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints of ordinary complexity and compare them with construction in process.
• Ability to perform thorough inspections and identify code violations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contractors, property owners, government officials, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be a certified International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector or obtain the certification within one year of employment.
• Must be an Iowa State certified Electrical Inspector and/or certified Mechanical Inspector or obtain the applicable certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building inspections.
• Inspect new, remodeled, and repaired commercial, industrial, and residential buildings; enforce applicable codes and ordinances; check survey stakes and excavation placement; inspect structural work against submitted plans; approve building conditions before buildings are moved; and conduct final inspections before use.
• Perform building plans review.
• Investigate and resolve complaints, including zoning complaints, and submit inspection reports for office records.
• Perform building inspection office duties, including contacting contractors or owners by telephone and answering questions about building code requirements.
• Attend required training to maintain certifications.
• Demonstrate the County PRIDE philosophy through actions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED