Combination Inspections Supervisor

About the role

This is supervisory and highly skilled inspectional work in securing and maintaining compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and regulations governing residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the more difficult and complex residential final inspections.
• Supervises a small staff of subordinate inspectors; evaluates employee performance and recommends actions related to employee selection, development, performance, and discipline.
• Interprets building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, provides oversight and guidance to residential, combination, and electrical inspectors.
• Reviews plans submitted by builders, architects, contractors, engineers, and property owners for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.
• Performs more difficult inspections in the area of expertise.
• Presents training programs as required.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
• Investigates complaints relative to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical code requirements.
• Confers with and advises contractors, owners, architects, attorneys, engineers, and the general public relative to the interpretation and application of the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in the field of construction, including experience in construction inspection and enforcement work; International Code Council certification as residential combination inspector; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques involved in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction, repair, and alteration. Thorough knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures. Thorough knowledge of regulations and laws relating to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction and zoning. Ability to plan the work of and supervise subordinate inspectors. Ability to analyze and interpret complex construction plans and specifications. Ability to enforce and interpret regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, craftsmen, architects, building owners, contractors, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques involved in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction, repair, and alteration. Thorough knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures. Thorough knowledge of regulations and laws relating to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction and zoning. Ability to plan the work of and supervise subordinate inspectors. Ability to analyze and interpret complex construction plans and specifications. Ability to enforce and interpret regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, craftsmen, architects, building owners, contractors, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans: BlueChoice Advantage EPO, BlueChoice Advantage PPO, CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO).
• Dental Insurance: CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO).
• Vision Insurance: EyeMed.
• Employee Life Insurance: Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Disability Income Insurance.
• Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health Care Reimbursement.
• Voluntary Benefits: Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider, United Legal Benefits 01.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position.