Inspector II

City of Shreveport•Government Plaza, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector II, Buildings works to ensure that residential and commercial, new and existing construction is built, and/or renovated in compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Building Code through inspection and information sharing.

Requirements

High School Graduate, GED, or the equivalent.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Construction field or equivalent.
Possess Building Official Certification through International Code Council.
Thorough knowledge of all International Building and Residential Codes.
Customer service skills and the ability to gather and evaluate facts and a demeanor that generates confidence, respect and trust.
Possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s license and maintain a healthy driving record.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; compare and/or judge the Readily observable, functional, or composite characteristics (whether similar or Divergent from obvious standards) of construction phases, structural conditions, and architecture designs.
Basic computer skills such as reading and responding to email
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Assists architects and contractors by examining building plans during preparatory phase and making suggestions and recommendations that will result in conforming to the provisions of the City’s Comprehensive Building Code and zoning ordinance.
Examine applications for permits and accompanying plans, plats, blueprints and Specifications
Conducts on-site inspections of new installations, alterations and repairs.
Directs corrective actions to ensure conformity with Code or halts work, as appropriate
Records results of inspections on specified forms.
Investigates reports of unauthorized work and direct discontinuance pending receipt of formal application for such work by the City.
Upon final inspection, approves applications which conform within the Code.
Maintains applicable files and records
Communicates and compiles reports using basic computer programs.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.