Building Inspector

About the role

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in building inspection to ensure that the City adopted construction and other related codes and standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Interacts in the office and in the field with city staff, public, contractors and owners in person, via telephone and/or through use of email on work related concerns.
• Enforces construction related codes, including the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Code Council Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and local amendments to these codes.
• Issues stop work orders, correction notices and citations.
• Performs inspections, to include mechanical, electrical and plumbing, examining for compliance with the adopted codes.
• Maintains records of inspection activity, and completes related reports.
• Issues certificates and permits as appropriate.
• Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance.
• Responds to complex and sensitive building issues.
• Affords assistance in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing.
• Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Interprets codes in the field.
• Authorizes acceptable alternative methods of code compliance within limits of authority.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, owners and other interested parties.
• Investigates code compliance complaints, resolves or refers complaints to appropriate staff.
• Performs routine inspections related to land disturbance permits and erosion control measures and maintains related records.
• Performs inspections of sidewalks and driveway approaches within the ROW.
• Performs the duties of a plans examiner of building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing inspector as needed and qualified.
• Responsible for grease trap program administration.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• (A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;
• (B) At least four years general construction experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• (C) Must possess a valid state drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• (A) Working knowledge of current general construction codes, including building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes, as they relate to residential and commercial construction.
• (B) Skill in the operation of the listed equipment.
• (C) Ability to effectively inspect construction projects of all types.
• (D) Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, contractors, architects, engineers, owners, developers, and other interested parties.