Building Inspector

Building Inspector

The Building Inspector inspects new and existing buildings and structures to enforce conformance to building, electrical, plumbing, energy, and mechanical codes, zoning laws and approved plans, local and state ordinances specifications and standards.

The Building Inspector examines plans, documents and specifications to determine compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances for approval of building permit applications and determination of appropriate fees.

The Building Inspector inspects residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings during and after construction to ensure that components such as footings, floor framing, completed framing, chimneys, and stairways meet provisions of building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans, specifications and standards.

The Building Inspector keeps inspection records and accompanying documentation for all permits and prepares reports for use by administrative or judicial authorities.

The Building Inspector develops procedures and methods and provides input on forms and materials used in daily operations.

The Building Inspector interprets legal requirements and recommends compliance options, materials and procedures to developers, contractors, craft-workers and owners.

The Building Inspector listens to and answers questions from general public, contractors, architects and engineers regarding permits and building code requirements. Issues verbal and / or written statements in response.

The Building Inspector investigates complaints regarding violations of code.

The Building Inspector attends Board of Adjustments and Board of Appeals meetings as well as other meetings as needed.

The Building Inspector identifies the important dimensions of a problem, determines potential causes, obtains relevant information and identifies alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.

The Building Inspector displays honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.

The Building Inspector uses an unconventional approach to challenges and opportunities.

The Building Inspector displays strong analytical and exceptional communication skills.

The Building Inspector demonstrates sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.

The Building Inspector reacts to a work environment that will change day to day requiring quick departure, and reorganization of one's schedule.

The Building Inspector is able to read, analyze, and interpret detailed blue prints, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

The Building Inspector is able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

The Building Inspector is able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

The Building Inspector has knowledge of the general provisions of the international and uniform codes, state, federal and local laws.

The Building Inspector is able to read and interpret building plans and detect deviations from controlling requirements.

The Building Inspector is able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The Building Inspector works efficiently and safely with little direct supervision.

The Building Inspector creates and participates in a team environment.

The Building Inspector contributes to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating, as necessary, in assisting all other teams.

The Building Inspector is attentive to the City's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting consistent treatment of all staff.

High School diploma or GED required.

Certification from the International Code Council as a residential building inspector or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.

State recognized certification as a residential electrical inspector or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.

Three years of related job experience or a combination of three years education and work experience in a closely related field.

Must possess a valid Iowa Drivers License and meet the requirements of the Citys motor vehicle policy.

Able to climb different types of ladders and stairs.

Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl on construction sites.

Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Able to maneuver in undeveloped areas on uneven surfaces for up to one mile in various types of weather.

Able to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on project such as computer screen or detailed paperwork.

Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone and in writing using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community members.

Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.

Employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment fluctuates from moderate to very loud.

Position requires travel within and outside of the City, which imposes common travel hazards.

Standard work hours will be Monday-Friday 8 : 00 AM- 5 : 00 PM with additional evening hours as required.

There is no residency requirement for this position.