Building Inspector
About the role
The purpose of this position is to inspect residential and commercial property for compliance with building codes, electrical codes, mechanical codes, property maintenance codes, zoning codes and city ordinances.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform construction inspections and inspections on new structures and existing structures for building codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, ADA accessibility requirements and city ordinance.
- Inform and advise the general public, contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, developers and others regarding inspection activities, violation correction procedures, building code standards, and zoning matters.
- Verify and document Building code violations.
- Notify builders, contractors, home owners, tenants and business owners of Building code violations.
- Perform follow-up inspections for corrected violations.
- Receives and responds to code violation complaints.
- Maintains records of inspection activity.
- Act as inspection liaison to other agencies. Coordinate inspection functions with other City Departments and agencies.
- Assist the Code Enforcement Division in inspection and enforcement of property maintenance code violations on an as-needed basis as assigned.
Minimum Training And Experience Required
- Vocational or technical training in building codes, zoning codes, property maintenance enforcement, building inspections, building trades or related area.
- Three years general building construction or related experience.
- ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector and Property Maintenance certification required within 12 months of hire date.
- A valid driver's license required.
Physical Abilities Required To Perform Essential Job Functions
Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to construction site environmental factors such as temperature variations and extremes, toxic agents, noise, machinery, wetness, electrical currents, irate individuals and/or dust, may cause some discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.
Benefits
Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.
Pay
$71,622.41- $100,27139
Schedule
Full time