BUILDING INSPECTOR

• BUILDING INSPECTOR**
  
  

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Open until Filled

OTF25-140

Salary: $27.13/Hourly; DOQ

• Trainee Salary: $24.42/Hourly
  
  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: DSD/Building Division

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete an online application. Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration. Please attach certifications.

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE ONE WEEK AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

Job Description

Performs intermediate skilled technical work inspecting existing buildings and buildings under construction for compliance with State and local building codes and ordinances, interpreting and advising on codes, maintaining records and files, preparing and/or reviewing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Building Official.

The ideal candidate is an effective team player who combines technical expertise with superb communication skills in order to provide excellent customer service. They will be knowledgeable in various construction trades and will possess all or any combination of education, experience, training, and certification that would enhance their ability to perform the essential duties of the position within the Building Division.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED with coursework in construction trades, or related field and moderate experience in building inspection, building construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of Commercial Building Inspector Certification or Residential Building Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) at hire.

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.

Essential Functions

Performs inspections of various phases of residential, industrial, and commercial building construction for compliance with the various building codes; field checks of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations for proper installation and use of materials to ensure code compliance; inspects construction of masonry retaining walls for compliance to site plans and structural design.

Advises and interprets codes to laymen, contractors, architects, and others as required.

Investigates alleged building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or accessibility issues using knowledge of various codes and processes to ensure that minimum code standards are met; issues stop work orders as needed.

Inspects damaged or dilapidated buildings for safety; assesses the extent of damage and necessary permits required for repair or reconstruction.

Inspects existing buildings for change of use of occupancy for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

Maintains records of inspections of all phases of construction, and inputs inspection results.

Reviews and approves reports submitted by testing agencies, engineers, and architects.

Receives phone calls, answers questions about inspection schedules, code requirements, and municipal code requirements.

Testifies in Court as an expert witness when criminal citations are issued for code violations.

Operates and maintains motor vehicles or other work-related equipment requiring a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

General knowledge of the application of laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures relating to building inspections.

Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in data gathering, analysis, and compilation techniques for report preparation; skill in dispute resolution.

Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply policies and procedures; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and in reaching decisions quickly; ability to deal effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; ability to drive safely under various traffic road and weather conditions in carrying out daily inspection schedules over a wide geographical area; ability to conduct a high volume of inspections efficiently and effectively; ability to conduct thorough inspections, accurately document conditions that do not meet standards, and prepare clear and concise reports; ability to use acute observational skills to identify dwelling unit problems which others have attempted to hide; ability to read maps and locate streets and addresses quickly and efficiently; ability to manage a high volume of on-site interactions and demonstrate tact and sensitivity to issues involved; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, property owners, contractors, business and community leaders, elected officials, vendors, regulatory agencies, Court, other departments, engineers, architects, specialized inspectors, and the general public.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.