Local Building Inspector

City of Holyoke

Personnel Department89851

JOB POSTING – August 19, 2024

DEADLINE- Until Filled

INTERNAL FOR 7 WORKING DAYS

Job Title: Local Building Inspector

Department: Building Department

Reports to: Building Commissioner

Job Summary:

Performs administrative and technical work related to building safety and all Codes and Inspections Department activities in the City of Holyoke, administers and coordinates the planning of department projects, responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Performs all other related work as required.

Supervision:

• Performs various duties of a routine to complex nature following acceptable standards of quality and performance, requires independent judgment in determining methods of completion and carrying out assignments.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Building Commissioner and Assistant Building Commissioner.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may 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.)

• Assist the Building Commissioner and Assistant Building Commissioner in the performance of their duties.
• Coordinates and administers the compliance and enforcement of laws and codes governing the construction of new buildings, altering existing structures or demolition work, including but not limited to the State Building Code and regulations made there under, and Chapter 18 of the City of Holyoke Code of Ordinances.
• Reviews permit applications and plans, provides inspections of buildings and structures under construction and existing buildings and structures to determine if plans, workmanship, and materials conform to all applicable code requirements.
• Interacts with developers and contractors regarding code compliance issues, inspection requirements, and minimum standards of construction and materials.
• Confers with architects, contractors and others concerning building code provisions and construction methods.
• Reviews processes applications for work and periodic inspections.
• Schedules and performs inspections for all types of work and periodic inspections for existing structures
• Coordinates with appropriate government bodies, private firms, organizations, or individuals to assist in achieving City objectives and ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and development standards
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building code administration.
• Cooperates, assists, and communicates timely, accurately, and effectively with all departments.
• Prepares well thought-out, clear reports for the Building Commissioner. Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Responds and initiates enforcement action related to the City of Holyoke Zoning Ordinance.
• Issues verbal and written orders for the correction of deviation from applicable codes, laws, regulations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of accepted requirements for building construction, fire prevention, light, ventilation, and safe egress; general knowledge of other equipment and materials essential for safety, comfort, and convenience of the occupants of a building or structure.
• Working Knowledge of national uniform building codes, zoning, and land use applications.
• Ability to Initiate complex technical research, the compilation of comprehensive reports, and the practical application of findings.
• Ability to read plans of construction projects, blueprints, organize and assess conditions, deal effectively and diplomatically with the public, consultants, officials, department heads and other constituencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and specialized software, skill in operating the above listed tools and equipment, budgetary management skills.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files, and other common office objects.
• Physical agility required to access all areas of inspection sites.
• Employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.

Education, certification, licensure, or other similar requirements:

• Must meet the minimum qualifications required by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards ( BBRS ) in accordance with 143,sec 3 and regulations of the BBRS.
• Each local inspector shall have had at least five years of experience in the supervision of building construction or design or in the alternative a two year associate degree in a field related to building construction or design or any combination of education and experience which would confer equivalent knowledge and ability, as determined by the board.
• In addition, such persons shall have a general knowledge of the quality and strength of building materials; a general knowledge of the accepted requirements for building construction, fire prevention, light, ventilation and safe exits; and a general knowledge of other equipment and materials essential for safety, comfort, and convenience of the occupants of a building or structure, and the energy requirements imposed by clause (p) of section 94 .
• Conditional appointments are acceptable with pre-approval from the BBRS to take the required certification testing from the State.

Job Environment:

• General office conditions, field work is performed outdoors with loud noise levels and exposure to variable weather conditions/hazards associated with heavy equipment and construction sites, the workload is subject to seasonal and weather-related fluctuations, responds to emergencies, operates telephone, computer, hand power tools, survey equipment and standard office machines.
• Makes frequent contact with municipal, state, and federal representatives, elected officials, businesses, property owners, engineering consultants, department heads, other city employees. Contacts are in person, by phone, email, and group meetings.
• Has access to department-related confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Errors could result in delay or loss of services, personal injury to self and/or others, damage to building and equipment, and significant monetary loss and/or legal repercussions.

This job 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.

Employment status & Hours: Regular Full Time, 35 hours per week (Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA): Non-exempt

Pay Rate: $33.8373- $35.8845/hr paid biweekly (NAGE)

Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

How to Apply: Please apply on really

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $36