Seasonal Building Inspector
About The Position
This seasonal position performs building inspections and reviews and approves plans and specifications for construction, additions, and alterations to determine compliance with approved plans and applicable codes. The role enforces County ordinances related to building codes and subdivision regulations, explains code requirements in person when needed, and assists in identifying plans that meet those requirements. It also involves interpreting technical construction data and completing administrative tasks such as forms, enforcement actions, project reviews, scheduling, and gathering information. The inspector maintains inspection equipment and records, follows safety procedures and defensive driving practices, and performs other related duties as required. Work takes place in an office and in the field, including inspections of residential and commercial buildings and outdoor work in varied weather conditions. The position requires physical activity including standing, sitting, walking, stooping, crawling, climbing, working at heights, and lifting at least 50 pounds. Inspections may involve adverse or potentially dangerous conditions, including during natural disasters or fires.
Requirements
- Education and experience requirements vary based on the certification level needed by the department; the position may range from entry level to Level III Building Inspection certification.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, professional publications, and governmental regulations.
- Strong oral, written, and listening skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret technical and instructional information and make decisions consistent with the County’s best interests and department objectives.
- Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Knowledge of new building construction methods, materials, and techniques sufficient to inspect projects for compliance with applicable codes and approved plans.
- Ability to endure prolonged standing, sitting, walking, stooping, crawling, and climbing ladders or scaffolds.
- Ability to work at heights, including on roofs, scaffolding, and lifts.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Adequate eyesight to conduct inspections and review plans.
- Ability to work in adverse weather and potentially dangerous conditions, including during natural disasters or fires.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to type, handle paper, and file.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have personal integrity and no felony convictions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when required.
- Must demonstrate positive communication, objectivity, willingness to solve problems, commitment to the County’s best interests, adherence to applicable rules and policies, and a neat appearance.
Nice To Haves
- Building Inspector Certification preferred.
- Knowledge of building construction and applicable building codes to recognize violations during inspections.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve plans for new construction, additions, and alterations for compliance with applicable codes.
- Explain code requirements in person when necessary and assist with plans that meet those requirements.
- Enforce County ordinances relating to building codes and subdivision regulations.
- Read and interpret technical building construction information, including engineering reports, soil tests, concrete slump tests, stress or strength tests, and manufacturers’ materials.
- Apply departmental safety practices, identify unsafe practices and conditions, and bring them to a supervisor’s attention.
- Complete administrative work, including forms, enforcement actions, code references, project progress reviews, work scheduling, and information gathering.
- Maintain and relocate files as needed.
- Collect and deliver pertinent information to a supervisor.
- Maintain and account for inspection equipment provided.
- Maintain logs, records, and files, and generate reports as required.
- Follow established safety rules and defensive driving techniques.
- Perform other related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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