Combination Building Inspector

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, the Combination Building Inspector 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

Equivalent to a High school diploma and 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 may be required or preferred.
New Mexico State Construction Industries Division (CID) Certification as a Combination Inspector is required.
Successful candidate must meet all current state and national requirements.
If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Nice To Haves

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.