Local Building and Code Enforcement Inspector

Position Title
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Local Building and Code Enforcement Inspector

Department
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Municipal Services

Reports to
:
Director of Municipal Services

Grade Level
:
Personnel Policies/Plan Grade 10

FLSAStatus
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Non-exempt

Rate: Hiring range: $73,599 - $86,480

Schedule: 40 hours per week

1.Nature of Work:
The Local Building and Code Enforcement Inspector issues permits and performs inspections for food and beverage establishments for State inspections. In addition this Inspector performs, building inspections , provides advice to other Inspectors as required on code issues to ensure compliance with state and local laws and the enforcement of local zoning and other applicable State regulations or Town Bylaws;

assists in the resolution of difficult inspection or code enforcement issues, observes conditions and issues notices for correction to persons responsible for conformance of state building and related codes; researches, obtains evidence and prepares informational reports concerning compliance or violations which have not been corrected, reviews architectural building plans and specifications involved for code requirements and approves plan for issuance of building permits as required by the Massachusetts State Building Code;

reviews all plans and specifications for compliance with local zoning bylaws; inspects all work for compliance with approved plans. Explains requirements, policies, procedures and ordinances; recommends compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers and owners relative to the mode or manner of construction and materials to be used in construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, installation of equipment and the location, use, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures.

Prepares and maintains inspection records and prepares reports for use by other Town officials, administrative or judicial authorities; confers with other code inspectors when necessary. Attends public meetings as necessary to discuss codes, building construction or renovation plan reviews and other related issues. Inspects new residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings during and after construction and upon completion and repair and alteration work, during process and upon completion for conformity with all code requirements and approved plans and with zoning restrictions to ensure that components such as footings, floor framing, completed framing, chimneys and stairways meet provisions of building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans, specifications and standards as needed;

issues occupancy permits upon completion of requirements of all codes and statutes relating to public safety. Responds to natural disaster emergencies. Keeps abreast of all changes or revisions to the State Building Codes and local zoning bylaws. Works in conjunction with the Fire Chief to ensure the safety of public assembly buildings. May be required to respond off hours to emergency situations, such as but not limited to structural fires, building collapses, motor vehicles striking buildings, natural disasters, flooding, hurricane issues etc.

Responsible for the enforcement and compliance with Federal, State and local codes, laws and zoning and other bylaws and all applicable regulations; oversees the issuance of required permits applicable to building or structure construction and/or renovation plans and zoning ordinance compliance. Employee conducts periodic inspections, maintains records, and issues Certificates of Inspection for existing buildings as required by statute including; places of assembly such as night clubs, restaurants, meeting halls, churches and schools, and for institutional uses, such as hospitals, nursing homes, jails and prisons, and residential uses, such as hotels, lodging houses, limited group residences and all multifamily structures.

Provides responsive service on all complaints of property owners, tenants and others; investigates alleged violations and takes action, if necessary. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

2.Supervision Received:
Under administrative direction of the Director of Municipal Services, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, and local bylaws. Consults with the Director of Municipal Services when clarification of operating policies are needed, or where clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy may be required. The employee/official is also expected to resolve all conflicts, which arise and coordinate with others as necessary.

Performs varied and responsible functions of a technical nature regarding considerable independent judgment in the application, interpretation and enforcement of building codes, zoning bylaws and other applicable regulations, as well as in formulating decisions regarding policies, procedures, operations and plans at the department level.

3.Supervisory Responsibility:
Employee does not supervise other employees.

4.Confidentiality:
Employee has…