Building Inspection - Inspector - Building

Overview

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled field inspections and office work involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations regarding building installations; to inspect new construction, remodeling, and repairs to determine compliance with the City's building code; to review plans and specifications to determine compliance with City codes; and to enforce City building codes.

Exercises no supervision.

• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial building installations and equipment in structures undergoing construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with the adopted City codes and safety standards.
• Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes.
• Enforce adopted City Building Codes; identify areas of non-compliance; discuss problems with contractors/developers; identify ways of correcting deficiencies.
• Issue stop orders.
• Inspect work sites to ensure that contractors and workers have appropriate licenses and that proper materials and practices are utilized.
• Assist in evaluating buildings considered for rehabilitation or demolition; evaluate structural integrity at property owner's request for code and life safety compliance.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports; review permit applications.
• Receive telephone calls from contractors and homeowners.
• Complete daily work sheets.
• Enter, maintain, process, and print permit data on computer.
• Serve as advisor to Building Sub-Committee.

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Building construction and installation methods, practices, and materials; possible defects and faults in building construction and installation activities, and standard testing devices, methods, and corrective measures;
International Building Codes;
Safe driving principles and practices.

Skills Verbally and in writing communicate code violations; operate a variety of tools and equipment used in building inspection work including ladder, screwdriver, etc.; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment; safely operate a motor vehicle; operate office equipment to include computer, scanner, fax, and copier.

Abilities Learn applicable building codes; understand and interpret codes, plans, and specifications; detect and locate defective building installations and ascertain the stage of construction of installation when defects are most easily found and corrected; enforce codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally;

follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Experience Five (5) years of experience in structural construction, remodeling, and addition work to buildings.

Education/Training A high school diploma or a GED is required.

License or Certificate A valid current driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required. Ability to obtain a building inspectors certification through ICC within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb; with or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 50 pounds; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites.

Respect

• Demonstrating through our actions that we hold ourselves and our citizens in high enough regard to do what we say we will do, in the timeframe we commit to.
• Recognizing that everyone has dignity and deserves helpful, courteous, and prompt attention.
• Consistently doing what is necessary, expected, and required, and when able to do so, exceeding expectations.

Integrity

• Possessing…