Building Inspector
About The Position
Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector conducts inspections under the City’s building codes to ensure projects are built to plan specifications and comply with applicable state and local ordinances. The position inspects commercial and residential construction and may issue stop-work orders for work performed without permits. The inspector reviews construction plans, provides code-related technical assistance to the development community and public, identifies and follows up on construction nonconformities, and answers questions about compliance. The role also interprets and enforces building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, and dangerous-building codes and ordinances. Inspections include new construction, remodels, repairs, and dangerous buildings. The inspector organizes and prioritizes daily inspection work, records results in computer software, and may assist Health/Code Compliance inspectors or at the building inspections counter. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, and two to four years of related experience; or an associate degree or technical-school education in a related field and two to three years of related building inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and City laws, codes, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of International Code Council codes for commercial buildings, one- and two-family dwellings, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, existing buildings, fire, ADA, and the National Electrical Code.
- Knowledge of construction materials and equipment.
- Skill in construction methods, practices, and techniques.
- Ability to apply codes and ordinances to construction projects effectively.
- Ability to read construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Complete required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- International Code Council (I.C.C.) certifications are preferred or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Review construction plans for compliance with applicable City codes and ordinances.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to the development community and public about adopted codes and ordinances.
- Inform contractors of nonconformities and follow up to ensure construction problems are corrected.
- Answer public inquiries about construction compliance, meet with the public regarding problems, report results to superiors, and serve as a liaison between the City and the building community.
- Interpret and enforce plumbing, electrical, mechanical, building, and fire codes, and dangerous-building ordinances.
- Inspect new construction, remodels, repairs, and dangerous buildings for code compliance.
- Assist Health/Code Compliance inspectors when needed.
- Organize and prioritize inspection routes and daily workloads, including accommodating same-day inspections.
- Conduct daily inspections of permitted commercial and residential building work, prioritizing based on location and time required.
- Enter inspection results and comments into computer software.
- Communicate code knowledge to contractors and the public by phone or in person.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, including office work and assisting at the building inspections counter.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
