• Performs routine duties in support of the Building & Safety Division's operations and activities; inspects buildings and structures as assigned to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Examines plans and specifications for new construction, additions and alterations to buildings to determine compliance with applicable building and construction codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Inspects foundation, concrete, framing, plastering, plumbing, electrical installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
• May confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; perform counter service duties; explain and interpret building requirements and restrictions.
• Enforces compliance with building ordinances, codes and regulations; locates and resolves cases of illegal construction.
• Issues construction and occupancy permits as assigned; participates in final inspection certifications.
• Coordinates inspection activities with the Fire Department; enforces safe fire and code regulations.
• Maintains files and reports regarding inspection and plan check activities and findings.
• Researches building methods and practices as necessary to properly renew plans and drawings.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a municipal building inspection and code enforcement program.
• Laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction and zoning.
• Basic methods and techniques of building inspection.
• Pertinent codes and ordinances related to building, plumbing, electrical and building requirements.
• Building safety and fire prevention techniques.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and practices of technical report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Learn to perform building inspections and detect deviations from plans and specifications.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports.
• Maintain records and files.
• Learn to interpret, explain and enforce applicable building codes and ordinances.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge andabilities would be:

Experience:

• Two (2) years in engineering, architecture, or a skilled craft in the construction industry

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the building trades or a related field.

Application Procedure:

This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.