Building Inspector

JOB
The position performs inspections of residential/commercial buildings and related systems to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Interprets, applies, and enforces the provisions of standard building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, fire prevention codes, life/safety codes, energy codes, handicapped accessibility codes, and other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures.• Research code-related issues in code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.• Plans daily inspection schedules and travel routes to achieve maximum efficiency and ensure completion of scheduled inspections; drives to construction/property sites to conduct inspections and related work activities.• Reviews building plans, site plans, plan revisions, specifications, previous inspection records, or other documents in association with inspection activities.• Conducts site inspections of residential/commercial buildings and industrial properties (including construction work, remodeling work, building systems, and premises) for compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and approved construction plans.• Inspects construction alteration, demolition, use, and occupancy of buildings and premises to verify structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate lighting, ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards.• Inspects mechanical, plumbing, gas, electrical, roofing, fire alarm, and related building systems.• Inspects foundations, slabs, footing, and framing; inspects swimming pools; inspects mobile homes; inspects construction methods and materials.• Verifies contractor licensure and proper permitting of construction work; inspects existing buildings for improper use.• Coordinates inspection activities with other inspectors, other departments, plan reviewers, property owners, contractors, utility companies, or other individuals;• Communicates with other departments to report violations associated with their departments, such as erosion control or water service connection violations.• Provides information and technical assistance concerning inspection activities, code requirements, code compliance, code interpretation, and related issues; discusses problem areas with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and architects; discusses solutions to problems.• Responds to questions or complaints concerning code violations; provides information and technical expertise to other staff members.• Explains violations, discusses corrective actions and changes required for code compliance; issues warning notices, violation notices, or stop work orders as appropriate; reports failed inspections, violations, and deviations from codes/plans to supervisor, other inspectors, contractors, or other individuals as appropriate.• Monitors status of failed inspections; conducts follow-up inspections to verify correction of deficiencies.• Consults with others on complex problem situations and provides technical expertise.• Provides progress and activity reports to senior management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.• Performs related duties as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Prioritizes and plans work activities and use time efficiently• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance• Interacts and communicates clearly with coworkers, citizens and vendors in a courteous, friendly matter• Manages difficult situations, responds promptly to needs, solicits consultant feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments• Exhibits tact, consideration, and patience in difficult situations• Approaches sudden, unexpected challenges effectively with confidence• Punctual, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other tasks; Develops realistic action plans.• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates presentation skills; Participates in meetings.• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.• Enter inspection results with detail from tablet and/or laptop computer in field to expedite results to customers.OTHER REQUIREMENTSMay work an adjusted schedule for assisting in events occurring after 5:00 p.m. such as meetings, or planned events.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB.