What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Building Inspector IV position at City of Bloomington Illinois?
This list may not include all of the tasks and/or knowledge which may be expected of the employee, nor does it cover all of the specific duties which may be required. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide enforcement and information on City building codes and ordinances, permits requirements and permit fees.
Assist with examination of plans and serve as back up to Building Official with plan review.
Conduct inspections of multifamily residential, commercial and industrial occupancies; check for compliance with municipal and state building codes and ordinances; secure compliance or institute legal action if necessary.
Facilitate Interdepartmental communication.
Serves as back up inspector to residential and multidiscipline inspectors if and as needed.
General Skill Levels:
Knowledge of:
Municipal and national building codes.
Report preparation method and techniques.
Current computer and/or electronic systems, techniques and requirements being utilized for specific applications in the department.
Illinois Accessibility Code
Skill in:
Resolving conflict and work harmoniously with Department Heads, officials, employees, outside professionals, i.e., craftsmen, building owners, occupants, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public.
Effectively communicate technical data clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to:
Recognize hazardous conditions and to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
Read building construction plans and specifications.
Undertake responsibilities of increasing variety with some initiative and judgment.
Provide excellent customer service.
Create word processing documents and use email.
Education/Experience: Graduation from High School or equivalent, supplemented by two years of related college level course work, or completion of an apprenticeship in construction trades, or any equivalent combination of experience and training in construction management, architecture, or engineering which would provide the necessary knowledge, ability and skill. Hands on experience in inspection or the construction trades.
Certificate or Licenses:
Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
Within 12 months of hire, obtain certifications for the International Code Council’s Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Commercial Energy Inspector, and Building Plans Examiner.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Reasonable accommodations may be available to assist individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work is generally performed within an office and indoor environment, but with routine inspections conducted outside of the office setting. Exterior inspection activities may take place in dusty, moist or humid conditions and in a range of temperatures. Work requires driving to other locations in the City and occasionally to other locations around the state for meetings and training, as well as visits to outdoor sites.
The essential functions of this job require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects of light weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private or commercial transportation and to hear and verbally communicate to exchange information.
Salary : $71,136 - $78,437
