Building Inspector I/II/III (Structural)

Job Description:

Building Inspector I/II/III (Structural)

Description

Essential Functions

• Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, repair and existing buildings for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, county, state and federal codes.
• Ensure installation and construction are substantially compliant with approved plans and specifications.
• Identify hazardous conditions; issue notices, warnings or stop-work orders; re-inspect to verify corrections.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, maintain records, and testify in court as required.
• Communicate professionally and timely with contractors, property owners, public, and staff about code requirements, inspections, and corrections.
• Use inspection/permit software and other business systems; learn evolving technologies.
• Participate in on-call rotation for fire-incident inspections and perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessments or other emergency special details.
• Applies appropriate regulations and codes with guidance, as necessary, from the Chief Inspector or Building Official.
• Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries by taking appropriate action and following up.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

In addition – Level Specific Essential Functions Include:

Building Inspector II (Level II):

• Perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress, and completed work under supervision of the Chief Inspector. 
• Issue notices of violations for non-conformance and reinspect when deficiencies are corrected.
• Sub-classify work by trade (Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) and perform trade-specific inspections consistent with certifications.
• Apply codes and regulations with guidance from Chief Inspector or Building Official.

If assigned to the Building Recertification Program, essential functions include:

• Monitors deadlines for submittal of recertification reports.
• Ensures notices of submittal deadlines are prepared and timely issued.
• Responds to technical questions regarding the program and its requirements.
• Respond to complaints regarding building safety.
• Observing building inspections performed by engineers.
• Assist with the enforcement of code compliance.
• Compile data and preparing reports related to Building Recertification Program.
• Coordinate work with code compliance personnel, building inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, and other City staff.
• Attends Permitting and Construction Review Boards and Special Magistrate hearings regarding building inspection and code compliance cases.

Building Inspector III (Level III):

• Perform highly complex inspections, including major construction projects; serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance/mentoring to Inspectors I and II.
• Assist and provide backup to the Deputy Building Official; help review/evaluate building plans for code compliance.
• May be assigned to specialized programs (e.g., Building Recertification Program, Floodplain Management) with duties including program monitoring, enforcement support, data/report compilation, coordination with other departments, and attendance at hearings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Building construction, building construction materials, and construction methods in at least one area of technicalexpertisesuch as structural, electrical,mechanicalor plumbing fields.
• City and State building codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Standard office practices, procedures, software, and equipment.
• Business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic.

Skilled in:

• Technical reading comprehension, understanding written sentences, schematics, and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active listening, giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding the points made, asking questions as needed, and avoiding interruptions at inappropriate times.
• Service orientation, providing support andassistanceas needed, ensuring inquiries, concerns, and administrative needs are addressed efficiently and effectively.
• Time management, efficiently organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, andallocatingtime for duties.
• Communication, clearly articulating information to non-technical individuals and groups to ensure mutual understanding, resolve differences,refercustomers toappropriate resources, and build trust andmaintainrelationships.

• Active learning, continually learning and practicingto stayup-to-datewith current codes, standards, requirements, and evolving technologies.

Ability to:

• Detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards that endanger life and property. 
• Read and interpret plans,specificationsand blueprints of ordinary complexity quickly and accurately andto comparethem with construction in process. 
• Read,understandand interpret building codes andtoassistin the evaluation of building permit application documents for compliance with those codes. 
• Communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, other cityemployeesand thegeneral public. 
• Build andmaintainprofessional relationships with colleagues, applicants, contractors, and other stakeholders, working collaboratively with department staff, and other departments.
• Enforce codes and regulations with firmness and tact. 
• Organize and writeaccurateand detailed reports andtomaintainpaper and computer-based records.
• Use a computer, includingproficiencywith relevant software applications, as well as smartphones, cellphone, iPads, and tablets to efficiently complete tasks and communicate effectively.
• Respond as needed for inspections outside of normal business hours.
• Make use of employer provided resources to obtain and/ormaintainrequired certification.