Job Description
Building Inspector
Under the direction of the Building Services Director, the Building Inspector is responsible for assuring compliance with the municipal code and the building code through inspections and plan review.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as a resource to contractors on matters relating to code requirements and construction techniques and practices; discuss and explain ordinances and codes to concerned homeowners and contractors.
- Visit building sites or existing buildings to perform inspections such as zoning, yard location, footing, foundation, frame, wiring, plumbing, and heating to assure compliance to approved plans, building codes and ordinances.
- Investigate alleged code violations; determine whether a violation exists; inform building owner/worker of violations in building construction; serve correction notices; prepare certification of the inspection; assist Chief Building Official on abatement of unsafe buildings; examine damaged buildings upon request to determine structural safety for occupancy or reuse.
- Maintain files on buildings under construction, such as inspection reports, soil and concrete tests, etc.; research into particular problems; suggest solutions; follow up on written agreements between the city and building owners, developers, contractors, etc.
- Discuss code compliance issues with supervisors; receive official interpretation and passes the same onto the public as the occasion arises; provide solicited input regarding code changes; review and study building codes to stay abreast of changes.
- May assist Plans Examiner in review of building permit applications as to compliance with building codes for building type, occupancy, fire protection and location of lot; verify plans to conform to city ordinances; make corrections for errors on blueprints; discuss and explain ordinances and codes to concerned home owners and contractors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education and Experience: a. High School Diploma or G.E.D. b. One (1) to three (3) years' experience in a construction trade, such as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, f ramer, etc.
- Special Qualifications: a. Valid Utah Class D Driver's License required. b. Ability to obtain a State Limited Building Inspector's License (successfully passing at least one (1) building inspector certification exam) within six (6) months of employment. c. Residential Four Way Building Inspector Certified preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: a. Knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy conservation codes; modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment; drafting techniques. b. Knowledge of legal system and procedures affecting planning, zoning and related operations of the city; Knowledge of construction methods and materials common to residential construction projects; basic building codes and project management; building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy conservation codes; construction methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment. Knowledge of basic blueprint reading, and related specifications. c. Skill in diplomacy and cooperative problem solving. d. Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products. e. Ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively; analyze permanent structures to determine conformity of established codes; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and interpret plans and specifications; visualize completed projects in planning stages and estimate the end results; estimate quantity of materials accurately; perform advanced mathematical calculations. f. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, co-workers, and the public.
Working Conditions:
- Environment: Inspecting construction sites outdoors in all types of weather. May also be required to perform plan reviews in office and other duties as assigned. Inspector may be required to stay and work longer hours on a daily basis.
- Physical: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching. Continuous talking, hearing and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Must be able to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
- Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
- Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
- Attendance/Work Schedule: Employee is expected to be in the city offices during normal business hours with Department Head discretion to offer flexibility with scheduling options. Employee may occasionally be required to work extended hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift,