Senior Building Inspector
About The Position
Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is hiring a full-time UCC-Certified Senior Building Inspector in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role conducts building inspections and damage assessments, enforces applicable codes and regulations, communicates inspection findings, and supports, trains, and mentors inspectors. The inspector also handles customer-service and code-clarification issues and keeps current with developments in the inspections field. Willdan is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are considered case by case. Public Agency Resources participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- UCC certification is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in building construction, inspection, or a related field such as architecture or engineering.
- Knowledge of building materials, fire safety standards, and construction methods.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical documents.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
- Proficiency with computer applications for record-keeping and permit tracking.
- Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to assess compliance with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
- Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and construction permits.
- Document inspection results.
- Communicate inspection findings to homeowners and contractors.
- Coordinate with and assist other field inspectors, and pick up additional inspections as needed.
- Explain and clarify code-related problems with contractor field personnel.
- Communicate and uphold standards consistently.
- Conduct building damage assessment inspections.
- Pursue continued education.
- Train and mentor current inspectors and coordinate and assist with the selection and training of new staff.
- Follow up on phone calls and complaint issues.
- Handle walk-in customer-service issues requiring clarification of code-related matters.
- Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
- Interpret and apply standards and regulations for building, electrical, elevator, mechanical, and plumbing work.
- Conduct ride-alongs with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback on job performance and consistency in field calls.
- Maintain awareness of new developments in inspections and incorporate them into programs as appropriate.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
