Building Inspector : Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.42 / Hour

This position is open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY

The Building Inspector reviews construction plans for code compliance, processes permit applications, performs building inspections and enforces City codes and ordinances. Responsible for such other tasks as may be designated from time to time by the Building Official.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist and advise the general public in matters relating to requirements of construction codes, the zoning and sign ordinances and various other City ordinances as may apply.
• Reviews construction plans for code compliance.
• Process permit applications.
• Inspect buildings during construction to ensure compliance with the building code, the requirements of other applicable City codes and ordinances, and approved plans and specifications.
• Require corrections to be made when deficiencies are discovered and assist builders and homeowners in determining how corrections are to be made to insure conformance.
• Investigate complaints and perform inspections of existing buildings to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions exist relating to structures and their use.
• Prepare written reports, issue notices to correct violations, issue stop work orders, and testify in court when necessary regarding violations.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

FISCAL BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Experience :

Licenses or Certifications :

Special Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Telephone, personal computer including word processing software, motor vehicle, portable radio, ladder or scaffolding, tape measure, electrical outlet tester, level, copy machine, fax machine, calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field. While performing outdoor work employee may be exposed to dusty conditions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and precipitation; unsound structures; and construction hazards such as debris, dust and fumes. Work is performed in an air-conditioned office setting and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job the employee often works in outside weather conditions. Outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is often exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

Salary : $17