What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector/Plan Checker position at City of Fortuna (CA)?
JOB
Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Building Inspector/Plan Checker manages building inspection activities, performs plan reviews, provides technical assistance to staff, community members, and other stakeholders, and performs related work as required.The Building Inspector/Plan Checker is a non-management working-level classification performed under the general direction of the Community Development Director/Building Official. Positions within this class are expected to function with considerable independence, use professional judgment, and make sound decisions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform essential functions of the job. Perform complex residential, commercial, and industrial inspections during all construction and remodeling stages to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and City, County, State, and Federal ordinances and regulations;Provide field review of plans and specifications; Perform grading inspections emphasizing drainable systems, compaction, subdrainage, and environmental protection;Review damaged buildings for safe occupancy after fires or other occurrences;Coordinate inspection and compliance activities with other City departments and outside agencies as needed;Review construction plans, specifications, and calculations for conformance with governing codes, state regulations, and local ordinances;Advise and consult with engineers, architects, contractors, community members, and other stakeholders concerning code, permit, and plan review items and provide general and technical information both in the field and in the office;Explain planning, land use, zoning, nuisance ordinances, and environmental impact issues to engineers, architects, contractors, community members, and other stakeholders;Calculate and determine building permit fees, plan review deposits, fees paid to consultants, and issue permits.Review structural and energy design calculations for accuracy and compliance with State and local requirements;Review building permit applications and plans, issue building permits, make final inspections, and issue certificates of occupancy;Coordinate the plan review process, facilitating timely project reviews through other City departments, outside agencies, and consultants as necessary; Utilize standard office equipment and software and the City’s computerized permit processing system to generate and maintain accurate plan check and inspection records and schedules and to compile comprehensive plan correction lists and other correspondence;Investigate code violations and resolve enforcement cases as assigned by Code Enforcement staff, Community Development Director, or their designee;Act on behalf of the Building Official when needed and as management assigns.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High School diploma or GED required. ICC Building Inspector and Plan Checker certification is required. Equivalent to a Construction Technology degree or certificate desired. Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and skills would be a minimum of two (2) years as a building inspector/plan checker or three (3) years of journey-level experience interpreting land use regulations and building codes, performing field inspections, investigations, and related recordkeeping work.
Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Building Inspector/Plan Checker manages building inspection activities, performs plan reviews, provides technical assistance to staff, community members, and other stakeholders, and performs related work as required.The Building Inspector/Plan Checker is a non-management working-level classification performed under the general direction of the Community Development Director/Building Official. Positions within this class are expected to function with considerable independence, use professional judgment, and make sound decisions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform essential functions of the job. Perform complex residential, commercial, and industrial inspections during all construction and remodeling stages to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and City, County, State, and Federal ordinances and regulations;Provide field review of plans and specifications; Perform grading inspections emphasizing drainable systems, compaction, subdrainage, and environmental protection;Review damaged buildings for safe occupancy after fires or other occurrences;Coordinate inspection and compliance activities with other City departments and outside agencies as needed;Review construction plans, specifications, and calculations for conformance with governing codes, state regulations, and local ordinances;Advise and consult with engineers, architects, contractors, community members, and other stakeholders concerning code, permit, and plan review items and provide general and technical information both in the field and in the office;Explain planning, land use, zoning, nuisance ordinances, and environmental impact issues to engineers, architects, contractors, community members, and other stakeholders;Calculate and determine building permit fees, plan review deposits, fees paid to consultants, and issue permits.Review structural and energy design calculations for accuracy and compliance with State and local requirements;Review building permit applications and plans, issue building permits, make final inspections, and issue certificates of occupancy;Coordinate the plan review process, facilitating timely project reviews through other City departments, outside agencies, and consultants as necessary; Utilize standard office equipment and software and the City’s computerized permit processing system to generate and maintain accurate plan check and inspection records and schedules and to compile comprehensive plan correction lists and other correspondence;Investigate code violations and resolve enforcement cases as assigned by Code Enforcement staff, Community Development Director, or their designee;Act on behalf of the Building Official when needed and as management assigns.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High School diploma or GED required. ICC Building Inspector and Plan Checker certification is required. Equivalent to a Construction Technology degree or certificate desired. Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and skills would be a minimum of two (2) years as a building inspector/plan checker or three (3) years of journey-level experience interpreting land use regulations and building codes, performing field inspections, investigations, and related recordkeeping work.
