Codes Inspector Ii - Codes Department

CODES INSPECTOR II - CODES DEPARTMENT

CITY OF GALLATIN

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to perform intermediate technical work in the plan review and inspection of residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, gas piping and electrical codes, and other ordinances. May be assigned specific inspection areas, and other duties per position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Performs field inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, gas piping and electrical codes, and other ordinances.

2. Conducts building and related inspections.

3. Prepares and maintaining inspection records and files.

4. Receives and investigates complaints regarding non-compliant construction and inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions or systems failure.

5. Receives and resolves complaints regarding defective construction and handles enforcement issues.

6. Researches manufacturing specs for compliance with standards. Communicates findings.

7. Inspects existing building for hazardous conditions, structural failure.

8. Reports hazardous or life-threatening conditions to the Building Official and assists with the complaint as assigned.

9. Receives applications, issues and maintains file of various permits and maintains appropriate records.

10. Where construction is not in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials, works with the builder to bring the construction into compliance, and issues warnings and stop-work order if necessary.

11. Answers questions and provides assistance to private citizens, contractors, and builders. Provides code interpretations.

12. Checks plans to verify code compliance.

13. Prepares cases for the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

14. Testifies in court on code violation cases or before the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

15. Compiles reports, prepares and maintains records regarding inspections.

16. Assists with plan reviews for determining codes, standards, and life safety standard compliance.

17. Compiles reports, data, and photographic evidence as required for meetings of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

18. Assists with various other types of inspections where required.

19. Regular and predictable attendance.

20. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.

21. Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Codes Inspector I

* High School Diploma/GED.

* Must have five (5) years' recent construction related experience.

* Must obtain two (2) I.C.C. certifications as identified by and beneficial to the City.

* Must have a valid driver's license.

Codes Inspector II

* Must meet all qualifications of Code Inspector I.

* High School Diploma/GED.

* Must have four (4) or more I.C.C. certifications as identified by and beneficial to the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Based on certifications, knowledge of electrical installations, materials and methods and stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.

* Based on certifications, knowledge of building construction materials and methods and stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.

* Based on certifications, knowledge of Plumbing & Mechanical materials and methods and stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.

* Ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse in Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical systems.

* General knowledge of State and City building and related codes, laws and ordinances.

* Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process.

* Ability to contact building owners, contractors and the public and effect satisfactory working relationships.

* Firmness and tact in enforcing ordinances and codes.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors, finance staff, other department heads and governmental officials.

* General knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.

* Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

* Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.

* Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.

* Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.

* Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence;
Federal, State, and local regulations.

* Ability to define problems and deal…