Building Inspector

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure compliance with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
• Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
• Document results of inspections.
• Effectively communicate findings to homeowners and contractors.
• Cook up extra inspections as needed.
• Explain and clarify code related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicate and uphold standards consistently.
• Conduct building damage assessment inspections.
• Pick up extra inspections as needed.
• Provide training and mentoring to current inspectors, coordinate and assist in selection and training of new staff.
• Follow up on phone calls and compliant issues.
• Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
• Interpret and apply standards and regulations for Building, Electrical, Elevator, Mechanical, Plumbing.
• Conduct ride along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback regarding job performance and consistency on filed calls.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of inspections; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• International Code Council (ICC) Certifications (Commercial and/or Residential).
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience.
• Municipal experience.