Building Inspector I

NATURE OF WORK

Under basic supervision, conducts inspections of residential and non-residential buildings, mobile homes, and on-site wastewater to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, plans, and specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Inspects residential buildings and structures built or altered, to assure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Reviews plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection.
• Performs field inspections to examine and evaluate the building, mechanical and plumbing work performed and materials used; verifies quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates and applicable codes and regulations.
• Identifies, documents, and communicates deficiencies and deviations from plans; refers serious problems and disagreements in interpretation to supervisor.
• Monitors projects for compliance with code requirements and approved construction plans and materials; maintains communications with builders and homeowners on residential inspection projects.
• Maintains and updates inspection records, project documentation, and project files.
• Provides customer service; answers questions and concerns related to building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and safety codes, requirements, permits and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records, reports, and documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in the field and a standard office environment; work involves exposure to variable weather conditions, uneven terrain, general construction hazards, and confined spaces; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND five (5) years of construction related experience.

Depending on area of assignment, a valid Driver’s License, Notary Public License, and/or other specialized certifications may be required.

Must possess one or more of the following International Code Council certifications for one (1) and two (2) family dwellings: Residential Building Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, or Residential Electrical Inspector, or have the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of:

• County policies and procedures.
• Federal, state and local building, housing and safety codes and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of inspecting buildings, structures and facilities.
• Regulations and standards governing building inspection activities.
• Construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.

Skills in:

• Applying technical knowledge of building trades work, and using sound inspection methods to determine workmanship and materials quality, and detect deviations from building and safety codes.
• Interpreting and applying statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations.
• Interpreting building, plumbing and mechanical regulations, and comparing them with engineering drawings, plans, maps and specifications.
• Identifying construction deficiencies, code violations, and deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS:

Eligible for generous benefit package

• Affordable health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Pension and deferred compensation plans; LAGERS, CERF and 457 plan
• Earned and accrued personal leave and catastrophic illness
• Paid holidays
• Equal opportunity employer

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SCREEN REQUIRED