Housing Inspector

City of Martinsburg•Martinsburg, WV

14d

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in building inspection work to insure that the current Housing Code of the City of Martinsburg and other related building codes and standards are met.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED and three (3) years experience in general construction, building inspection and related fields or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background check must be satisfactory.
Pre-employment screenings must be passed.
Must possess and maintain a valid WV drivers license.
Must demonstrate successful training and passage of the following examination necessary to be certified as an “Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector” by the International Code Council: 64 Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector (as outlined in Legislative Rule, Title 87, Series 7, providing standards for certification and continuing education of public sector building code officials, inspectors and plans examiners).
Must accept and successfully complete continued training in the code enforcement field.
General knowledge of building and constructions codes, and a thorough knowledge of carpentry work, masonry and cement work.
Working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use applications; working knowledge of inspection techniques.
Skill in the operation of computers, computer software, copiers, fax machines, telephones, drafting equipment, calculators, portable or mobile radio and measurement devices.
Ability to read and understand complicated plans and blueprints.
Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection file data, reports and systems; ability to analyze problems and data and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions.
Ability to comprehend and articulate facts and relationships in detail and to summarize and write clearly, concisely and legibly and to testify in court in an objective, concise and professional manner.
Ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs, evidence or exhibits as required.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing, with people on all levels.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, department heads, associates and the general public.
Strong customer service orientation is essential. Customer service experience with strong, positive skills.
Employee must be able to deal with disgruntled persons in a calm, reasonable and rational manner.
Ability to read, speak and write English.
Ability to effectively communicate and project positive attitude.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Standing, walking, sitting
Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Hand eye coordination is required to operate testing instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. Reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl and/or crouch. Driving.
Sight, hearing, speech and smell. Must be able to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Maintains the required confidentiality of all work.
Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of building permits.
Enforces building related codes, including the Housing Code of the City of Martinsburg and those codes referenced within the State Building Code. Issues correction notices and citations.
Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential building construction and code compliance. Responds to routine building issues.
Assists in resolving routine building code issues, either personally, by phone or in writing.
Performs on-site preconstruction inspections for setbacks, excavation, clearing and grading etc..
Inspects and approves footings, foundations, floor joists, framing, slabs, insulation, etc of both public and private structures and improvement work.
Assists in the review of proposed site plans for code compliance.
Participates in the review of building plans.
Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection activities.
Compiles information and prepares inspection reports as required.
Provides guidance regarding all applicable codes within the area of responsibility to contractors, developers, and other interested parties.
Coordinates efforts with other related departments and other staff or agencies, under the guidance of the City Engineer/Planning Director.
Employee trains and learns the requirements of Building Inspector I position.
Any and all other duties assigned by the City Engineer/Planning Director.