Building Inspector

Under general supervision, the Building Inspector performs technical inspections and related work to ensure residential and commercial construction, alterations, repairs, and existing structures comply with applicable building codes, City ordinances, approved plans, permits, and other regulatory requirements. The position reviews plans and permit-related documents, conducts inspections at various stages of construction, documents findings, identifies code violations, and provides information and guidance regarding code and permit requirements.

The Building Inspector exercises independent judgment in determining compliance, maintains accurate inspection records, coordinates with City departments and contractors as necessary, and performs related duties in support of the City’s building safety and code compliance functions.

Work Schedule The regular work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The work schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. The position may require work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or emergency situations, as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

- Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following duties and responsibilities are considered essential functions of this position. The duties listed below are representative of the work performed and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the operational needs of the City.
· Conducts inspections of residential and commercial construction, alterations, repairs, and existing structures to determine compliance with applicable building codes, City ordinances, approved plans, permits, and other regulatory requirements.
· Performs field inspections of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and work at various stages of construction to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and established standards.
· Reviews building plans, site plans, permit applications, specifications, and related documents to determine compliance with applicable building codes, zoning requirements, City ordinances, and other regulations.
· Identifies and documents code violations, construction deficiencies, and deviations from approved plans; communicates required corrections and conducts follow-up inspections to verify compliance.
· Approves or disapproves inspected work based on compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, approved plans, permits, and established requirements.
· Investigates complaints and potential violations involving construction, buildings, structures, and other matters within the position's assigned area of responsibility.
· Enforces applicable City ordinances and adopted codes relating to buildings, construction, dangerous structures, signs, fences, zoning, floodplain requirements, and other assigned areas.
· Issues notices or other appropriate documentation regarding violations or noncompliance and performs follow-up inspections to determine whether required corrective action has been completed.
· Reviews active construction for required permits and takes appropriate action when work is being performed without required permits or approvals, in accordance with City procedures and applicable authority.
· Reads, interprets, applies, and explains adopted building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, City ordinances, construction plans, specifications, and other technical documents.
· Provides information and assistance to property owners, residents, contractors, builders, architects, engineers, and other…