Building Inspector I​/II​/III; Structural

General Statement of Job

The Building Inspector I/II/III performs technical work inspecting building construction on‑site for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, county, state, and federal codes. Under the supervision of the Chief Inspector, the inspector demonstrates strong time management and self‑direction while performing field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress, or completed work; issuing notices of violations for non‑conformance; and re‑inspecting when deficiencies are corrected.

Inspectors are sub‑classified per trade qualifications as either "Structural", "Electrical", "Plumbing", or "Mechanical". As an essential employee, inspectors will be required to perform post‑tropical cyclone damage assessments or other special work details. All inspectors must meet education, experience, licensure, and certification requirements as noted below.

• Building Inspector I:
  Starting at $34.20/hour
• Building Inspector II:
  Starting at $35.91/hour
• Building Inspector III:
  Starting at $37.71/hour

• Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, repair, and existing buildings for compliance.
• Ensure that installations 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, the 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.
• Apply appropriate regulations and codes with guidance from the Chief Inspector or Building Official.
• Investigate complaints and respond to inquiries by taking appropriate action and following up.
• Assist in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• 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 re‑inspect 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 the Chief Inspector or Building Official.

• 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.

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

• Technical reading comprehension of schematics and work documents.
• Active listening, asking clarifying questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Service orientation, providing support and assistance as needed, and addressing administrative needs efficiently.
• Time management, organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and allocating time for duties.
• Communication, articulating information clearly to non‑technical individuals, resolving…