Building Inspector

Building Inspector

Performs a variety of tasks associated with technical building inspection and plans examination; to enforce building codes, regulations and ordinances for residential and commercial construction. General supervision is provided by the Building Official.

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

• Perform residential and commercial inspections during various stages of construction and remodeling (including mechanical, electrical and plumbing); enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations; recommend modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Perform Certificate of Occupancy inspections.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with City officials, other departments, community agencies and groups, and the general public regarding the Development Services Department.
• Review, read and interpret building construction plans and building construction codes and ordinances, efficiently and effectively.
• Confer with architects, contractors, engineers, builders and the general public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions of adopted codes and ordinances.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with the public and private sectors orally, over the telephone, by e-mail, and in writing.
• Coordinate development meetings for contractors; provide pre-construction guidelines and information.
• Coordinate the permitting process between developers and other City departments and divisions; respond to questions; mediate and resolve conflicts and complaints.
• Prepare reports and logs in support of inspection control; monitor and obtain information from computerized database; input various types of data in support of building inspections function.
• Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities.
• Investigate complaints, and issue court citations for violations when necessary.
• Conduct research for recommendation of modifications to building codes, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Make records available, prepare documents and testify during administrative and judicial hearings when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities include :

Minimum education, certification, and experience requirements include :

Physical requirements / work environment include :

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, including field work during inclement weather and extremes. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Some bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching above the shoulder is necessary. Working at heights is sometimes necessary. Must be able to work sitting, standing, and / or moving about for periods of time. Must be able to operate all assigned equipment, including a vehicle.