Building Inspector

City of Jackson
JOB TITLE: Building and Planning Inspector Name:
DEPARTMENT: Building and Planning
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Title: Building and Planning Manager

SUMMARY: Is responsible for plan review and inspections on buildings to assure for code compliance, as well as, assisting contractors and public in a professional and courteous manner.

***This position is a safety sensitive position***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

I. Project Related Activities 90% of Time

A. Receives notification of a new project. On occasion, attends pre-construction meetings, provides inputs as appropriate assuring thoroughness and professionalism.

B. Reviews residential plans relating to zoning setbacks and structural detail assuring that the plans conform to city and state code requirements, with reliance on engineered design for trusses, suspended concrete slabs, and unusual structural situations. Interacts with permit applicant regarding required plan changes during review process.

C. Reviews commercial plans relating to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural detail assuring that the plans conform to city and state code requirements, with reliance on sealed design by licensed architect or engineer.

C. Relating to commercial plan review, interacts with a variety of personnel including fire marshal and health department, city utility departments, assuring for compliance and that coordination and communication is ongoing. Interacts with applicant and design professional regarding required plan changes during the review process.

D. Interacts with project contractor and foremen assuring that they understand and follow the building codes and project specifications assuring for accuracy.

E. Conducts ongoing inspections confirming proper installation and providing information and answering questions as requested assuring for the best PR for the City and department.

F. Enters all plan reviews and inspections performed into building permit software.

G. Addresses conflicts and provides suggestions for solution finding. Researches alternatives with a variety of sources. Recommends alternatives. In some cases, directs to solution.

H. Conducts a pre-final inspection, produces punch lists assuring for thoroughness.

I. Conducts the final inspection assuring compliance with building codes and that other specifications have been fulfilled to City specifications. Issues Safe Occupancy Permits upon approval of final inspections.

J. Assists the contractor by providing information, direction and other assistance assuring that the project is constructed within compliance, and assuring for professionalism.

K. Deals with the public in a professional, courteous manner.

L. Attends training classes to increase understanding of codes and to obtain up-to-date information about new construction product and processes.

M. Interacts with utility departments regarding inspections between building and utility services.

II. PR Related Activities 10% of Time

A Remains accessible to all stakeholders.

B. Provides feed back, clarifies City policies and requirements, and assists in problem solution finding, addresses complaints as needed assuring for professionalism and the best possible
PR for the City.

C Assists with general customer service in office as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor; subject to reasonable accommodations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

¨ Average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.
¨ Above-Average exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
¨ Average exposure to chemicals and fumes.
¨ Average exposure to heights.
¨ Above-Average exposure to work safety hazards.
¨ Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

¨ Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.
¨ Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.
¨ Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
¨ Above-Normal physical strength to handle 80 lb. objects, considering frequency.
¨ Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
¨ Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.
¨ Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.
¨ Normal endurance.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

¨ Completed high school diploma or equivalent.
¨ 5 or more years of experience with construction processes.

¨ Computer literacy and familiarity with Windows.
¨ Valid driver’s license

MENTAL EFFORT

¨ Average concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.

¨ Average memory, considering the amount and type of information.
¨ Average complexity of decision making.
¨ Average time pressure of decision making.
¨ Average analytical thinking.
¨ Average conceptual thinking.

COMMUNICATION

¨ Average verbal communication.
¨ Average written communication.

SENSORY ABILITIES

¨ Normal ability to see.
¨ Normal ability to distinguish colors.
¨ Normal ability to hear.
¨ Normal ability to smell.
¨ Normal sense of touch.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.60 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24