Building Inspector, Sr. jobs in Massachusetts
Building Inspector, Sr. inspects initial construction and additional repairs to ensure adherence to contract specifications, building ordinances, and zoning laws. May be assigned to residential or commercial structures. Being a Building Inspector, Sr. may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to supervisor or manager. The Building Inspector, Sr. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Building Inspector, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Building Inspector, Sr. jobs
Building Inspector
- City of Springfield
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Building, MA
FULL_TIME
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Responsible for inspecting new and old buildings for structural safety and for enforcing conformity with municipal ordinances, state laws, and accepted practices relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, occupancy, zoning and use of buildings. Although new and unusual problems may be referred to a superior for advice and assistance, work is ordinarily performed independently in the field and decisions made require considerable technical discretion and judgment. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports. No supervision is exercised over other employees.
- Examines and passes upon plans and specifications in connection with applications for permits for the erection, alteration, repair, removal and demolition of buildings for conformity with legal requirements.
- Advises builders, owners, architects, engineers, and lawyers on construction problems, and interprets codes, laws and regulations.
- Inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building and zoning regulations as to location, soil, foundations, framing or superstructures, readiness-to-lath, quality of materials and workmanship and conformity of the entire structure with approval plans.
- Periodically inspects old and potentially dangerous structures, which may be subject to condemnation, especially for fire and other hazards.
- Inspects places of assembly and public buildings for structural condition, use, occupancy, fire protection and alarms, regular and emergency lighting, and adequacy and freedom from obstructions and hazards of exits, passageways, and fire escapes.
- Investigates complaints and obtains evidence as to building and zoning violations, or other dangerous or unsanitary conditions.
- Issues verbal or written orders for the correction of deviations from codes, including hazards and defects in material or workmanship. Follows up to ensure compliance.
- Obtains how-cause orders when necessary from Clerk of Courts, and appears in court to enforce compliance and to testify in accident or damage suits.
- Prepares reports to superiors covering inspections made, conditions found, action taken, and recommendations for future action or issuance of occupancy permits.
- Performs related work as required.
- Thorough knowledge of municipal buildings and zoning ordinances and state laws related to building construction and maintenance.
- Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques used in building construction.
- Ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions created by deterioration.
- Ability to read and interpret rough and finish building construction plans and specifications and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction process.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with builders, architects, property owners, representatives of state and municipal departments, and the general public.
- Associate's degree supplemented by courses in civil engineering, architecture building construction or design.
- Minimum of four years of experience at the journeyman or supervisory level in the building construction industry.
- All candidates for Building Inspector shall meet or exceed the qualifications outlined in the prior paragraphs in keeping with MGL c 143 § 3 and the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR 110.R7).
- All candidates must be certified within 12 months of initial employment. In order to receive certification in Massachusetts in the capacity of Local Inspector, qualified individuals must attain passing scores in all examinations required for either NCPCCI's Certified Building Inspector or NCPCCI's Certified Building Plans Examiner category or ICC Exams required for this level of certification.
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Building Inspector
- Town of New Salem Ma
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New Salem, MA
PART_TIME
- Job Overview: Building Inspector Job Part-Time Local Building Inspector for the Town of New Salem. This is a salaried, non-benefited, part-time position. Applicant must meet the minimum requirements o...
- 1 Month Ago
Building Inspector
- Town of Sturbridge
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Sturbridge, MA
FULL_TIME
- The Town of Sturbridge is recruiting for a full-time Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer in the Building Department. This is an exempt position and the successful candidate will be responsib...
- 20 Days Ago
Building Inspector
- Town of Sturbridge
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Sturbridge, MA
FULL_TIME
- The Town of Sturbridge is recruiting for a full-time Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer in the Building Department. This is an exempt position and the successful candidate will be responsib...
- 20 Days Ago
BUILDING INSPECTOR
- City of Worcester
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Worcester, MA
FULL_TIME
- BUILDING INSPECTORINSPECTIONAL SERVICESCITY OF WORCESTER The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Building Inspector for the Inspectional Services Department. Under the direction of...
- 2 Months Ago
Local Building Inspector
- City of Northampton, MA
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Northampton, MA
FULL_TIME
- Location: Building Commissioner's Office, Northampton, MA 01060 Department: Building Commissioner's Office Job Status: Full-Time Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. DEFINITION Position is respon...
- 10 Days Ago
Building Inspector, Sr. jobs at Popular Companies
Senior Building Inspector | Building Inspector
- TRB and Associates, Inc.
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- TRB and Associates is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Building Inspector and Building Inspector with a minim...
- 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Building Inspector/SR Building Inspector
- Charles Abbott Associates
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Ventura County, CA
- Job Description Job Description CAA is currently accepting applications from experienced Building Inspectors and Senior ...
- 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Building Inspector | Building Inspector
- TRB and Associates, Inc.
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Vacaville, CA
- TRB and Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Building Inspector and Building Inspector with a...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Building Inspector
- Town of Canaan
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Canaan, NH
- The Town of Canaan has a Part Time (16 hours a week) opening at Town Hall for a Building Inspector. Duties include Inspe...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Building Inspector
- ECS Florida, LLC
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Naples, FL
- What You'll Do Perform Inspections of Foundations, Concrete Slabs, Framing, Roofing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing an...
- 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Building Inspector
- City of Altoona
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Altoona, PA
- The City of Altoona is seeking qualified candidates for the specialized position of Building Inspector within the Codes ...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Building Inspector/SR Building Inspector
- Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.
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Saint Petersburg, FL
- CAA is currently accepting applications from experienced Building Inspectors and Senior Building Inspectors to join our ...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Building Inspector
- Versar Global Solutions
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- Any active and dynamic Quality Control Facility Inspectors out there? We're looking for someone with a keen eye for deta...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River.
Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Building Inspector, Sr. jobs
$72,585 to $100,109