One & Two Family Dwelling Building Inspector

Boone County Fiscal Court•Burlington, KY

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is performed under general supervision of the Chief and Assistant Chief Building Official and consists of inspecting the construction, additions and/or alterations of residential buildings to determine compliance of approved plans and specifications with the applicable code. This position enforces compliance with the State building, mechanical, electrical, energy and accessibility codes, and relevant County ordinances.

Requirements

Has three (3) years experience in a responsible, directly related construction position, such as a foreman, which requires the ability to effectively read and interpret building plans and specifications, or three years experience in an architect or engineer’s office performing building design or drafting duties
Graduated from a college or university with an associate degree in a design, building technology or construction-related subject
Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, procedures, professional publications, and governmental regulations
Possess strong oral, written and listening skills
Ability to handle sensitive issues
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals
Defines problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
Interprets a variety of technical and instructional information
Makes decisions which serve the County’s best interest and follow the missions and objectives of the department
Possesses, or has the ability to obtain, certification as a minimum One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction within 18 months of hire, and desire to obtain Level I Building Inspector Certification
Possesses or has the ability to obtain a motor vehicle operator’s license.
Considerable knowledge of new building construction methods, materials, techniques sufficient to observe or inspect and determine if a project is in compliance with the applicable codes and approved plans
Considerable knowledge of building construction and of the appropriate building codes in order to recognize violations during inspection
Understands materials, methods and practices related to the installation, operation and repair of mechanical components, systems and appurtenances
Familiar with County ordinances such as those relating to building codes and flood damage prevention.
Knowledge of the County Road system or the ability to learn
Can endure prolonged periods of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, crawling and climbing ladders of scaffold
Has the ability to work at unusually tall heights, such as on roofs, scaffolding and lifts, in order to perform proper inspections
Has the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Has adequate eyesight to conduct inspections and to review plans
Has the ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and possibly dangerous conditions during a natural disaster or fires
Office environment and field work which includes outside environment in all weather-related conditions
Inspections in residential housing and/or commercial buildings
Must display the following: Positive communication, Objectivity, Willingness to solve problems, Commitment to serve the county’s best interests, Adherence to the applicable provisions of the Department Rules and Regulations, the Personnel Policy Manual, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and polices set forth by appropriate authorities
Must be neat in appearance
Must be 18 years or older
Personal integrity and no felony convictions
Ability to maintain confidentiality when required

Nice To Haves

Desire to obtain Level I Building Inspector Certification

Responsibilities

Performs building inspection and enforcement activities on construction of residential buildings to determine if the work is in compliance with the approved plans and the appropriate codes
Assists as needed in commercial plan reviews and inspections
Performs inspections and assures proper installation of new mechanical equipment such as furnaces, air conditioners, fireplaces, fans, vents and other necessary connections to insure compliance with the Kentucky Residential Code
Performs emergency structural inspections to ensure structural integrity, and public or occupants’ safety
Patrols county roads for unreported construction starts and follows up on stop work orders
Enforces county ordinances relating to building codes and subdivision regulations
Ability to communicate with builders, architects, lawyers and others concerning interpretation and compliance of the building code, violations and corrective action, or any related matters
Examine approved building plans to familiarize, inform, and prepare for job site inspections
Confers with residential plans examiners on interpretation of building plans and relevant codes
Reads and interprets technical building construction data such as engineering reports, including concrete test reports, soil reports and or manufacturers’ pamphlets
Apply safety principles and practices as stipulated in departmental policies and procedures; identifies unsafe practices and conditions and brings the matter to the attention of the supervisor
Uses and keeps informed on current electronic permitting systems and other software as needed.
Attends mandatory state training sessions to learn new information about building codes and enforcement methods or to refresh knowledge of construction materials and methods
Performs administrative work such as completing forms, initiating enforcement actions, referencing code, reviewing progress on assigned projects, schedules work and gathers information to discuss with others
Inspects residential sidewalks and driveway aprons in the right of way
Maintains and relocates files as needed
Collects and delivers pertinent information to supervisor
Performs general housekeeping (trash, sweeping)
Accountable and maintains all inspection equipment provided
Maintains a variety of logs, records and files, generate reports as required
Follows all safety rules and procedures established for work area and follows defensive driving techniques at all times
Performs other related work as required