Combination Inspector I

Responsibilities

• Inspects the quality of work in the construction, alteration, or repair of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, and other structures including foundations, cement, framing, and plastering;
• Checks plumbing, heating, and electrical installation, including fixtures and appliances;
• Inspects stud, joist, rafter spacing, and other structural member factors;
• Examines the grade, treatment, and quality of building materials.

Requirements

• Evaluates the quality of materials and work relative to applicable building codes, ordinances, regulations, and relative to approved plans;
• Issues notices to identify corrections required for compliance or to stop work on projects;
• Responds to verbal and written inquiries from architects, contractors, builders, City personnel, and the general public;
• Interprets, applies, and explains requirements and restrictions related to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Develops alternative methods for compliance with requirements and restrictions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED;
• Two (2) years of experience in building trades; OR an equivalent combination of closely related education, training, and work experience;
• A minimum of four (4) of the following certifications: Residential Building Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC); Residential Plumbing Inspector from the ICC or from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Residential Mechanical Inspector from the ICC or IAPMO; and Residential Electrical Inspector from the ICC or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI).

Preferred Education & Experience

• Three years on the job construction experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Residential Building Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC);
• Residential Plumbing Inspector from the ICC or from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO);
• Residential Mechanical Inspector from the ICC or IAPMO;
• Residential Electrical Inspector from the ICC or International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI).