Construction Inspector I (Building)
About The Position
The Construction Inspector I inspects residential and commercial construction sites to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal construction codes, ordinances, and standards. The role reviews approved building plans against actual construction, photographs sites, and maintains photo logs, inspection records, and related documentation. The inspector records failed inspections, issues violation notices and warnings, and works with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and other parties to resolve issues and achieve compliance. The role approves construction activities and final products that meet building code requirements, reports non-compliance to appropriate officials, and advises building owners, contractors, developers, and the public about codes, procedures, policies, and ordinances. The position also requires maintaining current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, and erosion and sediment control practices through professional reading, affiliations, workshops, and training. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Building Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Three years of experience in construction, building trades, site inspections, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may qualify.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must acquire required licenses or certifications within the probationary period.
- Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20–50 pounds.
- Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odor, depth, and visual cues or signals.
- Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field inspections at residential and commercial construction sites, including building, electrical, framing, footings and slabs, HVAC, plumbing, insulation, gas, water, and other items.
- Review approved building plans and compare them with actual construction.
- Ensure construction activities comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards.
- Photograph sites and maintain photo logs and files related to inspection activities.
- Record failed inspections and issue notices of violations and warnings to contractors, owners, developers, builders, or other parties.
- Work with contractors, developers, consulting engineers, architects, and property owners to resolve conflicts, solve problems, and achieve compliance.
- Report non-compliance issues to appropriate officials for prosecution and maintain related documentation.
- Approve construction activities and final products that meet building code requirements.
- Maintain inspection records and related paperwork in division files.
- Consult with building owners, contractors, developers, and the public regarding codes, inspection procedures, and code compliance services.
- Respond to questions, complaints, and requests for information; explain division policies and procedures, ordinances, and codes.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, erosion and sediment control methods, materials, inspection practices, trends, and professional advances.
- Read professional literature, maintain professional affiliations, and attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
