Part-time Building Inspector

Description

POSITION:
Building Inspector

DEPARTMENT:
Planning and Building

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned and as needed - variable hours based on workload

JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative, and Technological)

DATE WRITTEN:
March 2002 STATUS:
Part-time

DATE REVISED:
July 2016, Nov. 2018 FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Whitley County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Building Inspector for Planning and Building department, responsible for inspecting and reporting on all construction activities and unsafe building actions.

Performs on-site inspections on various projects to determine compliance with applicable laws, codes, and specifications.

Reviews building and project plans when necessary to determine code compliance.

Reports inspection results to office staff following current methods and policy.

Investigates unsafe building and housing complaints, documenting and photographing violations. Reports situations regarding the department, vehicles and projects to the Executive Director, Planning and Building Department.

Completes inspection reports.

Communicates with and provides assistance by phone or on-site to contractors and building owners.

Performs related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED. Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as a Building Inspector within 24 months of starting work.

Ability to meet all departmental hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of state and local building codes and ordinances.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and conversational German and/or Spanish preferred.

Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, specifications and maps, and perform arithmetic calculations.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments contractors, building owners, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to plan and layout assigned work projects,and apply knowledge of people and locations.

Ability to prepare documents and detailed reports.

Ability to properly operate equipment, including vehicle, radio, tape measure, computer, Microsoft Office, electronic tablet, and other testing equipment.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.

Ability to understand memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug‑free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to work flexible and varying schedules, depending on workload and staffing requirements.

Ability to occasionally work extended hours and occasionally travel out of town for training and seminars.

Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Incumbent uses a wide variety of codes, legal procedures and professional expertise to ensure that properties are in compliance with building regulations. Incumbent performs a number of regular and recurring duties, with relationships among them not always self‑evident, utilizing general instructions, guidelines and rules, and selecting the appropriate ones to apply to specific tasks.

Incumbent is responsible for proper completion of assigned tasks where desired results are clearly indicated. Incumbent follows standard operating procedures or policies and must obtain supervisor=’s permission to deviate from standard operating procedures. Work is primarily reviewed for adherence to instructions/guidelines and technical accuracy.

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, contractors, building owners, and the public, for purposes of exchanging information.

Reports directly to the Chief Building Inspector.

Incumbent performs majority of duties in the field at construction sites, involving…