One & Two Family Dwelling Building Inspector

This position is performed under general supervision of the Chief and Assistant Chief Building Official and consists of inspecting the construction, additions and/or alterations of residential buildings to determine compliance of approved plans and specifications with the applicable code. This position enforces compliance with the State building, mechanical, electrical, energy and accessibility codes, and relevant County ordinances.

• Performs building inspection and enforcement activities on construction of residential buildings to determine if the work is in compliance with the approved plans and the appropriate codes
• Assists as needed in commercial plan reviews and inspections
• Performs inspections and assures proper installation of new mechanical equipment such as furnaces, air conditioners, fireplaces, fans, vents and other necessary connections to insure compliance with the Kentucky Residential Code
• Performs emergency structural inspections to ensure structural integrity, and public or occupants’ safety
• Patrols county roads for unreported construction starts and follows up on stop work orders
• Enforces county ordinances relating to building codes and subdivision regulations
• Ability to communicate with builders, architects, lawyers and others concerning interpretation and compliance of the building code, violations and corrective action, or any related matters
• Examine approved building plans to familiarize, inform, and prepare for job site inspections
• Confers with residential plans examiners on interpretation of building plans and relevant codes
• Reads and interprets technical building construction data such as engineering reports, including concrete test reports, soil reports and or manufacturers’ pamphlets
• Apply safety principles and practices as stipulated in departmental policies and procedures; identifies unsafe practices and conditions and brings the matter to the attention of the supervisor
• Uses and keeps informed on current electronic permitting systems and other software as needed.
• Attends mandatory state training sessions to learn new information about building codes and enforcement methods or to refresh knowledge of construction materials and methods
• Performs administrative work such as completing forms, initiating enforcement actions, referencing code, reviewing progress on assigned projects, schedules work and gathers information to discuss with others
• Inspects residential sidewalks and driveway aprons in the right of way

• Maintains and relocates files as needed
• Collects and delivers pertinent information to supervisor
• Performs general housekeeping (trash, sweeping)
• Accountable and maintains all inspection equipment provided
• Maintains a variety of logs, records and files, generate reports as required
• Follows all safety rules and procedures established for work area and follows defensive driving techniques at all times
• Performs other related work as required

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• The One & Two Family Dwelling Building Inspector performs duties within the Building Department under the direct supervision of the Chief Building Official

• Has three (3) years experience in a responsible, directly related construction position, such as a foreman, which requires the ability to effectively read and interpret building plans and specifications, or three years experience in an architect or engineer’s office performing building design or drafting duties
• Graduated from a college or university with an associate degree in a design, building technology or construction-related subject

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, procedures,…