Combination Building Inspector

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Inspects, reviews, and evaluates structures, installations, and systems at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and sites in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair. Enforces and ensures compliance with applicable regulations related to building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and safety standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED
Five (5) years of journeyman/foreman-level building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing installation experience in general construction (must be certified in more than one of the primary disciplines listed).
A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Incumbents in the inspector positions must surrender to the CID any contractor’s license or certificate of competence to be held in inactive status upon accepting employment with the City of Las Cruces.
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided.
Knowledge of principles and practices of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques.
Knowledge of related occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, environmental and safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and materials and equipment used in building projects.
Knowledge of safe and effective operation, use, and maintenance of related tools, vehicles, and equipment.
Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
Knowledge of business and personal computers and software applications.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of specifications, manuals, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions.
Ability to ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives.
Ability to provide timely and accurate reports and documents.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to safely and effectively operate associated tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.
Ability to navigate across even and uneven surfaces and work in construction areas.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to compile applicable information, maintain accurate records, and review documents and extract relevant information.
Ability to prepare and submit accurate and reliable reports and forms.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations.
Ability to work independently and use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.
Skills in proficient and effective use and operation of vehicles, equipment, tools, and techniques required to successfully perform the functions of the position.
Skills in performing inspections for compliance with building and safety codes.
Skills in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying applicable installation standards, procedures, rules, regulations, and policies.
Skills in detecting deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
Skills in providing advice and consultation on electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing installation methods and requirements.
Skills in maintaining complete and accurate records.
Skills in performing required reading, writing, and mathematical calculations.
Skills in reading and interpreting building plans, specifications, and blueprints to compare them with construction in progress.
Skills in detecting faulty materials and workmanship to recommend appropriate remedies or alternatives.
Skills in using appropriate safety equipment and following safety procedures.
Skills in providing effective customer service.
Skills in analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings to address issues and/or improve services, procedures, and methods.
Skills in using independent judgment and personal initiative within established guidelines.
Skills in operating a personal computer with installed software.

Nice To Haves

New Mexico State Construction Industries Division (CID) Certification as a Combination Inspector is required within first year of employment.
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)/International Code Council (ICC) certification may be preferred.
Additional technical certifications may be preferred or required.

Responsibilities

Reviews plans and specifications to gain familiarity with projects prior to inspection.
Performs field inspections to examine and evaluate the building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work performed and materials used.
Verifies quality of workmanship and materials, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and applicable codes and regulations.
Notes deficiencies and deviations from plans and issues notices of violations.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services.
Responds to requests for information and provides technical information within scope of authority.
Reads, interprets, and ensures compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions.
Reviews, maintains, creates, and updates records, forms, and reports in various systems, formats, and software to ensure data integrity, compliance, and adherence to internal controls, policies, and practices.
Responds to and resolves inquiries as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures to maintain positive customer relations and appropriate levels of service, support, and resources.
Refers issues of concern and disagreements in interpretation to management for resolution.
Consults with contractors and homeowners concerning deficiencies with technical requirements.
Investigates complaints against contractors to coordinate effective resolution of conflicts and disagreements.
Provides technical information and assistance to the public within scope of authority.