POSITION TITLE: CLARK COUNTY CODE ENFORCMENT / COMPLIANCE OFFICER - RESIDENTIAL INSPECTOR

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND ZONING

This position is responsible for performing building plan reviews and inspections for compliance with commercial/residential/industrial building, plumbing, mechanical and energy codes, related county ordinances and safety standards. The position is also responsible for investigating violations and pursuing compliance with various sections of the Clark County Zoning Ordinance as directed by the Building Commissioner and Department Director. Finally, this position participates in permitting operations and assists in maintaining inspection documents and building permit records.

• Works under the general supervision of the Building Official and Executive Director
• Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
• Performs onsite residential and commercial building inspections during various stages of construction, remodeling, and repair to ensure compliance with county codes and ordinances, safety standards, state and national codes, Including the international Building, Residential and Mechanical codes, Uniform Plumbing code, Accessibility code, and other adopted codes. Inspects existing buildings and premises for changes of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Assists in reviewing construction plans, specifications, and engineering documents for compliance with codes and ordinances as needed.
• Conducts research, writes fetters, and prepares written reports, enters all inspection and code enforcement reports into the permit and violation tracking system.
• Responds to public and contractor questions concerning interpretation of building codes and construction practices.
• Interprets and explains ordinances, codes and regulations; communicates with fire, law enforcement, water, sewer, and other governmental agencies in the performance of building inspection and code enforcement duties.
• Writes detailed correction notices whenever code violations are discovered during building inspections and follows through to correct violations,
• Serves as County's Code Enforcement Officer; prepares the County's response or directly responds to and investigates citizen complaints concerning alleged or potential land use and building code violations in coordination with other affected staff and departments. Conducts field investigations, gathers and analyzes information, makes findings, and takes appropriate action at the request of the Building Commissioner or Executive Director,
• Researches, organizes and enters documentation on code violations, including remedial actions, as needed, may testify in court on behalf of the County, attends and represents the County at code violation hearings as requested and coordinated through the Building Commissioner and County Attorney,

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work which rnay 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 position.

Tasks may require the ability to exert light physical effort Including, but not limited to, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, etc. objects and material of light weight (generally 25 pounds or less). Tasks may involve frequent standing, sitting, and walking, as well as the dexterity to climb ladders, bend, stoop and crawl in confined areas. Must be able to work in all outdoor conditions and possess the visual and hearing acuity to perform all related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Prefer (5) five years of experience in code compliance/building inspections or five (5) years of journey level experience in general building construction, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Anv combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job, may be substituted for these qualifications. Examples of these skills include:

KNOWLEDGE

Building methods, techniques and materials, building codes, and building inspections; e Applicable federal, state local laws, regulations, and procedures e Applicable building, zoning and other codes, regulations, and policies o Changes in building and related codes and ordinances

ABILITIES

• Interpret architectural plans and specifications, engineering calculations and property descriptions as needed
• Maintain a customer service orientation, be courteous and diplomatic in the exchange of information, discrete with sensitive information and present a positive image of the County in a variety of circumstances
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with contractors, owners, staff, and the public to convey technical concepts.
• Employ process facilitating techniques and exercise patience when dealing with verbal confrontations
• Speak to small groups in a public setting
• Use computer applications, including Microsoft Office products and Elevate Mapping System Assist in maintaining building and planning department file system including permit tracking software (GeoPermits).
• Independently conduct construction compliance inspections in all types of terrain and weather conditions
• Enforce applicable building, zoning, and other codes, regulations and policies
• Valid Indiana State Driver's license
• Currently have or must be able to obtain ICC (International Code Council) or equivalent

Certification as a Residential Building Inspector within six (6) months of employment International Building Code certifications (or equivalent) or ability to obtain certifications as follows:

1. First 6 months of employment -Residential Building Inspector
2. 2nd year of employment-Mechanical Inspector
3. 3rd year of employment-Commercial Building Inspector

All certifications require continuing education classes and must be kept current, during employment by the County

This position 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.

Clark County Government is an equal opportunity employer