What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at City of Williams?
Job Summary
A Building Inspector I is responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled work in all phases of residential and commercial building inspections, fire and life safety inspections, and property maintenance inspections to ensure compliance with currently adopted codes and ordinances.
Key Responsibilities
A Building Inspector I is responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled work in all phases of residential and commercial building inspections, fire and life safety inspections, and property maintenance inspections to ensure compliance with currently adopted codes and ordinances.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect residential and commercial construction and properties to verify compliance with adopted codes and ordinances.
- Assist in reviewing construction documents for compliance with adopted codes and City development requirements.
- Investigate complaints regarding building, fire, and abatement code violations and determine appropriate action and follow-up.
- Provide code interpretation and essential information to contractors, architects, engineers, property owners, and the general public.
- Maintain records (files and database) for all building, development, abatement, and annual fire inspections, documenting all revisions, alterations, inspections, violations, and follow-ups.
- Complete permitting process by calculating fees and issuing permits.
- Prepare a schedule and perform annual property maintenance inspections on all residential and commercial properties.
- Keep abreast of new codes, building technologies, materials, and methods by attending online and on-location training courses.
- Perform other duties as required, assigned, or directed and adhere to all safety requirements.
- Knowledge gained in three years of experience in the same/similar position or ten years of experience in the construction field.
- Possesses a high level of communication skills required when in contact with people who are upset, uncooperative, and difficult to communicate and understand how codes and laws apply to them.
- Skill in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and exhibit manual dexterity, superior balance, and coordination skills to access roofs, attics, crawlspaces, and other locations.
