Commercial Building Inspector
About The Position
Works under the general supervision of the Anti-Neglect Technician in the Anti-Neglect Service Center. Inspects the exterior and interior of vacant and occupied and industrial buildings to determine compliance with Anti-Neglect Ordinances. Interprets ordinance requirements and recommends corrective action. Informs owners of repair/reconstruction work required to comply with ordinances. Reviews and recommends approval of owner's rehabilitation plans that have been prepared by a licensed and registered architect. Conducts quarterly follow-up inspections to monitor rehabilitation status. Drives to various site locations to conduct inspections on commercial and industrial buildings. Issues summons and/or citations on matters relating to the enforcement of the Anti-Neglect/Derelict Building Ordinance. Evaluates existing buildings, on a complaint basis, for hazardous conditions and issues violation notices and stop-work orders until building is compliant. Appears in court on matters relating to the enforcement of the Anti-Neglect/Derelict Building Ordinance. Ensures repairs or alterations are performed correctly and conducts site visits during first phase of construction to make initial inspection. Maintains and keeps inspection logs and various reports including photographs, notes of conversations, videos, correspondence, field reviews, and other related information into a computerized system. Examines plans to ensure structure complies with building codes. Follows up to verify corrections of violations are made and takes appropriate action to insure compliance.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must have knowledge of building codes and ordinances.
- Must be able to interpret and apply complex regulations.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must be able to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to appear in court as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a building inspector.
- Experience with computerized record-keeping systems.
- Certification as a building inspector.
Responsibilities
- Inspects the exterior and interior of vacant and occupied and industrial buildings to determine compliance with Anti-Neglect Ordinances.
- Interprets ordinance requirements and recommends corrective action.
- Informs owners of repair/reconstruction work required to comply with ordinances.
- Reviews and recommends approval of owner's rehabilitation plans that have been prepared by a licensed and registered architect.
- Conducts quarterly follow-up inspections to monitor rehabilitation status.
- Drives to various site locations to conduct inspections on commercial and industrial buildings.
- Issues summons and/or citations on matters relating to the enforcement of the Anti-Neglect/Derelict Building Ordinance.
- Evaluates existing buildings, on a complaint basis, for hazardous conditions and issues violation notices and stop-work orders until building is compliant.
- Appears in court on matters relating to the enforcement of the Anti-Neglect/Derelict Building Ordinance.
- Ensures repairs or alterations are performed correctly and conducts site visits during first phase of construction to make initial inspection.
- Maintains and keeps inspection logs and various reports including photographs, notes of conversations, videos, correspondence, field reviews, and other related information into a computerized system.
- Examines plans to ensure structure complies with building codes.
- Follows up to verify corrections of violations are made and takes appropriate action to insure compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
