Codes Officer

Town of Farragut • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Farragut is seeking applicants for a full-time Codes Officer. This role performs intermediate skilled technical work enforcing adopted building codes, inspecting properties, preparing reports, maintaining records, and related work. The position is under the general direction of the Building Official. The Town prides itself on professionalism, integrity, and serving residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Coursework in the construction related field and five years of experience in building construction, engineering or code enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of standard building and general construction codes.
• General knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes.
• Thorough skill reading and interpreting blueprints, site plans and designs and ensuring compliance with appropriate ordinances and codes.
• General skill creating and maintaining records and reports.
• General skill operating standard office equipment, hardware and software.
• Ability to prepare factual reports and present same to appropriate board or commission.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to attend building code training courses, local and national code conferences and building inspector association meetings related to changes and advancements of new code requirements.
• Maintains state and national training continuing education credits to keep mandatory inspection certifications current.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages.
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present technical oral and written reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public officials, design professionals associates and the general public.
• State of Tennessee Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector certification(s) is required within twelve months of hire.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

• Federal emergency management agency national incident management system certification
• Tennessee department of environment and conservation erosion prevention and sediment control certification
• International Code Certified Plumbing, Mechanical and Building Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential and commercial construction of both new and renovated buildings (e.g. building, energy code, fire, mechanical, gas, plumbing).
• Conducts residential plan reviews and other plans reviewed as assigned.
• Conducts field inspections for code compliance of commercial and residential structures related to building, plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical, life safety, fire, energy compliance, housing, zoning, accessibility and swimming pool construction and other areas as assigned.
• Conducts meetings with contractors, property owners, business owners, and design professionals to discuss code related requirements for drawings submitted to obtain building permits and types of inspections that will be required for construction projects.
• Ensures that required permits have been obtained for construction in progress and issues stop work orders if found in violation.
• Investigates complaints regarding building code violations and other code violations as assigned.
• Keeps up to date on code changes, ordinances, regulations and building code to maintain uniformity of code applications in the construction industry.
• Acts as the staff representative for the Town of Farragut Board of Plumbing and Gas/Mechanical Examiners if so directed.
• Responds to citizen requests and complaints as directed.
• Prepares reports and testifies on violations in the Court hearings.
• Assists with the maintenance of assigned town vehicle.

Benefits

• 88% Town paid health coverage for employee and up to family plan, including a wellness program and multiple EAP plans.
• 100% Town paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and LTD
• Optional STD, FSA, Additional Life for family, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k Retirement plan that includes a 6% Town contribution (no match required) and a matching program upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Paid Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave)
• Park and Recreation Discounts
• Cell Phone Allowance/Company Issued Phone
• Town Uniforms

What This Job Offers

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