Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer

Job Description

This position is responsible for ensuring residential and commercial project safety and code compliance through regular field inspections including foundations, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Final Inspections for occupancy. Review construction plans for compliance with federal, state, and local codes, regulations and ordinances. Administer the City's permitting process by reviewing applications and answering customer inquiries. Perform residential and commercial building inspections.
Major Duties
Conducts field inspections of residential and commercial construction sites and structures to ensure compliance with city, county, state and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations; maintains inspection log.
Reviews construction plans and documents for compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Providing high quality customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to get along with others in a professional business environment and work as a team and independently.
Ability to use pertinent digital equipment, small phones, computers and associated software, copier, electronic notebooks/I-pad and permitting ERP software.
Makes phones calls, draft letters and emails to construction professionals relaying comments and concerns on reviewed construction plans.
Interprets codes and ordinances for contractors and property owners' answers question related to building construction, codes and regulations.
 Review construction permit applications to ensure completeness and compliance.
Consult with engineers, architects, developers, and contractors to review plans for potential.
compliance issues and design flaws.
Review zoning applications for residential, industrial, and commercial properties.
Perform a variety of building inspection tasks, including, but not limited to: Setbacks, Silt
Fence, Sewer Tap/Backflow, Driveway, Sidewalk, Yards, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing.
Conducts trade inspections for
* HVAC
* Electrical
* Plumbing
* Building (as needed)
* Property maintenance
Reviews, inspects and recommends corrective actions for drainage and erosion and sedimentation control on individual subdivision and /or commercially developed lots;
Inspects unsafe buildings to include those that are burned or abandoned and recommends abatement procedures if appropriate.
Attends Municipal/Superior Court proceedings when necessary.
Inspects buildings for type of occupancy in relation to building type.
 Issues warnings; stop work orders and citations for non-compliance.
Inputs inspections reports in computer for access and storage.
Attends and participates in meetings regarding assigned site locations and projects.
Attends applicable workshops, forms and training sessions.
Performs other duties as required by the Chief Building Official.
Ability to coordinate, communicate verbal and in writing and work well with other team members (including but not limited to Permitting, Business Licensing, Planning and Zoning Divisions) the public, Builders, Contractor, Property Owners, other departments (including but not limited to Public Work, Water and Sewer, Economic Development, etc).
Conducts pre-construction meetings and attends Technical Review Committee meetings and Concept Plan review meetings.
Maintain appropriate records for plan reviews and permit applications; prepare reports for
relevant review boards and commissions as necessary.
Serve as a customer service representative for the division by answering inquiries.
concerning permitting, zoning, and plan compliance with codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Perform administrative work for the division as required.
Assisting other City departments with engineering/construction related concerns.
Act as liaison to the City's Planning & Zoning Commission.
Attend Planning & Zoning Commission meetings as need
To apply please email your resume to amondesir@ultimatestaffing.com

Salary : $42,000 - $66,900