Building Inspector

Description

The City Of Georgetown is currently accepting applications for Building Inspector.    The City of Georgetown offers a rich benefit plan including free medical, dental, disability and life insurance.  Applications must be completed online.  Resumes will not be accepted unless attached to a completed application.  Applications must be submitted by close of business February 14, 2025. 

Building Inspector                                                                                       

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CHARCTERISICS OF POSITION:   Performs a variety of duties directly related to an effective residential and commercial building inspection program. .Ensures compliance with all applicable codes including federal, state and local laws and ordinances relevant to building inspection.  Performs related duties as required.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential:  

• Inspects construction work for which a building permit is required.
• Inspects new buildings, additions, HVAC, mechanical systems, life safety systems, and alterations of existing buildings for compliance with the currently adopted editions of the Kentucky Building Code, Kentucky Mechanical Code, Kentucky Fuel Gas Code, Kentucky Energy Conservation Code and Kentucky Residential Code.
• Inspects building projects to ensure construction proceeds in accordance with the plans approved with the building permit.
• Reviews and inspects City of Georgetown Tier 1 Erosive Prevention and Sediment Control Ordinance applications and projects.
• Reviews and inspects Sign application and permits for compliance with the Georgetown/Scott County Zoning Ordinance.
• Reads and interprets adopted codes, ordinances, technical manuals, drawings, instructions and specifications as related to building projects.
• Issues inspection approvals, field correction notices, violation notices, stop work orders, certificates of compliance and certificates of occupancies.
• Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; explains and interprets building code requirements and restrictions.
• Records and maintains accurate inspection records, permit files, route sheets, reports and other data concerning building permit projects.
• Attends and participates in meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection and plans examination.
• Acts on behalf of Chief Building Inspector, when designated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential:   None.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Training and/or Experience:   Associate degree in Engineering or closely related field plus Level I Building Inspector certification from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, as defined by KRS 198B.060, supplemented by three years work experience. Additional college level coursework in a closely related field of study or specialized training (skill/trade) from an accredited educational institution may be substituted for required work experience; likewise, additional closely related work experience (including administrative/supervisory) may be substituted for educational training on a year-per-year basis.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:  

• Thorough knowledge of building codes and zoning enforcement principles and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of residential and commercial construction techniques and materials.  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contractors, architects, building owners, other city/county and state officials, employees and the general public.

Skills:

• Ability to review and interpret construction and development plans and specifications accurately to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, zoning and floodplain development regulations, as well as correlate them to work in progress.
• Ability to detect code deficiencies and make recommendations for correction.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contractors, architects, building owners, other city/county and state officials, employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Must possess integrity and creativity in problem solving.

SPECIAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:   Must be a Kentucky Certified Building Inspector, Level I, pursuant to 815 KAR 7:070.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continuing Education:   As required to maintain Building Code Inspectors Certifications.

Evening Meeting Requirements:   Occasional.

Instructions:   Detailed and specific.

Processes:   Must maintain flexibility in daily operations.

Review of Work:   General. Report exceptions to supervisor.

Analytical Requirements:   Of complex nature.

Public/Internal Contact:   Public 70%; Internal 30%.

Mental Effort:   Moderate to Heavy

Interruptions:   Constant.

Work Environment:   Inside and outside.

Physical Demands:

Climbing:   Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, walk boards, etc. under adverse conditions, as necessary to perform required inspections.

Crawling:   Ability to crawl through tight spaces, etc. under adverse conditions, as necessary to perform required inspections.

Lifting:   Some, but not essential.

Use of Equipment:   Field equipment necessary to perform required inspections (measuring tape, level, etc.) and office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, copier, fax, etc.).

Vehicle Operation:   Automobile (including four-wheel drive truck).