What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County?
TARGET CLOSE DATE:
01/27/2025
Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.
Grade 23
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TYPE:
Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
Individuals working in the Merit system as Building Inspectors enforce the Standard Building Code and all relevant laws and ordinances pertaining to construction and demolition. Employees in this job class inspect buildings during new construction, renovation, and prior to condemnation. Building Inspectors keep and maintain various records and files of all specifications, plans, zoning appeals, complaints, sub-divisions, approvals and stop work orders. Building Inspectors also interpret codes and ordinances for construction professionals and the general public to clarify information. A supervisor reviews the Building Inspector’s work for accuracy and completeness through reports and occasional field audits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
- Driver's license.
- Experience interpreting and comprehending building plans (e.g., structural drawings, fire stops, surface area ratios, utilities, setbacks).
- Experience executing a construction project according to plan specifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
- Current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector or Certified Building Official (CBO).
- State Home Builders or General Contractor’s license.
- Coursework in Building Science and Technology, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Experience in residential and commercial building construction materials and methods.
- Training for conducting qualified credentialed inspections (QCI).
COMPENSATION
Application for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies:
$51,729 - $80,225 Birmingham
$54,392 - $84,385 Fultondale
$57,761 - $89,606 Homewood
$60,340 - $93,600 Irondale
$56,347 - $87,401 Jefferson County
$52,145 - $80,891 Pleasant Grove
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Conducts building inspections following professional inspections procedures and utilizing various testing methods and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances and adherence to zoning regulations.
- Enforces codes and ordinances by reviewing plans and conducting inspections to ensure compliance and safety.
- Conducts general inspection activities for contractors by checking for valid permits, ensuring plans comply to relevant codes, and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy in accordance with professional inspections procedures so construction projects are compliant with codes.
- Conducts inspections related to life safety, handicap accessibility, and natural disasters by following professional inspections protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
- Reviews plans by comparing details of plans to code requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
- Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
- Maintains inspection records by filing, researching, documenting records, calculating fees and preparing for court cases so accurate records are properly maintained in a timely manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted both indoors in office setting as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or construction worksites.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. Work may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
For more information on this job description, please visit
http://www.pbjcal.org/employment/Descriptions
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
Salary : $51,729 - $80,225
