Building Inspector

Job Title: Building Inspector

Department: Planning & Development

Hours: Full Time

Job Description:

Purpose of Position

To inspect new and existing buildings and structures to enforce conformance to building, grading, and zoning laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards. To perform inspections on buildings, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as, perform all inspections required for new and rehabilitative construction and provide technical support to the Zoning and Planning Commission.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Review plans prior to construction

·    Complete plan reviews and examine plot information

·    Examine plans and property for compliance with all building codes and zoning ordinances

·    Complete planning task list prior to construction beginning

·    Stays abreast of construction trends and changes in applicable codes

·    Reviews request for and issues building permits

           

            Perform inspections of structures to meet codes

                        ·    Schedule inspections as required by all building codes

·    Inspect residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings during and after construction

·    Perform inspections on concrete slabs, framework, rough-in and black-in, footings, floor framing, completed framing, chimneys, and stairways to ensure they meet provisions of building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans, specifications and standards.

·    Explain inadequacies to clients and provide direction as to conformance

·    Perform full inspections as needed

·    Answer complaints, taking all needed information from complainant

·    Perform a site inspection

·    Write code violations as needed

·    Interprets legal requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors, craft-workers, and owners

·    Work closely with the Fire Chief to ensure safety

            Enforces building codes and compliance

                        ·   Work with owners, as needed, to attain compliance

·    Follow-up to see if compliance has been met

• Review and make final recommendations on all matters of discipline
• Provide technical assistance to the Zoning and Planning Commission

·    Interpret building codes and zoning ordinances, as needed

·    Analyze and explain problems with site plans, as requested

·    Keeps inspection records and prepares reports for use by administrative or judicial authorities.

·    Provide reports on departmental activities as required or requested

• Comply with stormwater requirements and ensure that proper inspections are completed for all projects.  For larger projects (if needed) coordinate with Neel Schaffer Engineering. 

            Perform other duties as directed

Job Context

      The Building Official is a full-time, permanent position in the Planning Department.  The immediate supervisor for this position is the Director of Planning. The person in this position is supervised on a weekly basis, and indirectly supervises one full-time employee.  The Building Official works regular hours most of the time, with some flexibility when the workload demands it.  There is no night work required but overtime occasionally during prime construction season. There is no shift work involved with this position.  The person in this position is never on call.  This position is 2% indoor work and 98% outdoors and requires work done in all types of weather conditions. This position has accountability for budgetary, safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible.

                 There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials on a monthly basis.  This exposure includes, but is not limited to, cleaning solutions, building dust and particles, electrical currents, and possible asbestos.  The Building Official / Chief Inspector must have a valid driver’s license.  The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent; training in building inspection and codes is strongly recommended.  At least two years of experience in this or a related field is strongly recommended.  The stress level associated with this position varies with activities and depends on the season and workload.  Physical work involved with this position includes, but is not limited to, lifting, climbing up and down ladders, walking around construction sites, and performing inspections.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Layout of City streets

      ·    City codes, ordinances, and their numbering system

      ·    City policy and procedures

      ·    Code enforcement procedures

      ·    Paperwork required for the department and the court system

      ·    Standard building codes for residential and commercial development

      ·    City codes and ordinances for residential and commercial development

      ·    Proper grammar and proper use of English in speaking and writing

      ·    OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety

      ·    Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department

• General functions and operations of municipal government
• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication

Skills and Abilities:

                        ·    Work under adverse conditions

• Read blue prints
• Grease trap inspections

                        ·    Interpret rules, regulations, laws and ordinances concerning building    

                              codes

                        ·    Use radios and other communications equipment

                        ·    Use standard department equipment properly

                        ·    Prioritize daily workflow

                        ·    Work as a team member with other employees

                        ·    Complete paperwork within specified time restraints

                        ·    Make decisions within specified time restraints

• Communicate effectively with residents, elected officials, other City employees contractors, etc., both oral and written

                        ·    Maintain confidentiality

                        ·    Work autonomously when necessary

                        ·    Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions

                        ·    Deal with others in a professional manner

                        ·    Maintain professional composure in heated situations

                        ·    Develop, implement and follow departmental and City procedures

FLSA:                  Non Exempt

REPORTS TO:    Planning Director

SUPERVISES:    N/A

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.   Characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them. 

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Revision adopted:  5/21/2019

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