Chief Building Inspector

Chief Building Inspector

Position Open Until Filled

Job Title: Chief Building Inspector

Department: Community Development

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Reports to Position: Building Manager

Location: City Hall

Overtime Status: Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work involves supervision within the Building Inspection Division including enforcement of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, Zoning Ordinance, and review of building plans and specifications, inspection of building construction, communication with contractors and the general public, and participation with Appeals Boards. General direction and review are received from the Building Manager. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the day-to-day activities of the Building Inspection Department.

Conduct inspections and enforcement of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Zoning, Nuisance, Property Maintenance, Dangerous Building, and other related codes and ordinances.

• Assist in supervising, planning, directing, and coordinating Building Inspection Division inspections with regard to code compliance under the general supervision of the Building Official.
• Assist in assigning and directing the work of subordinates within the Building Inspection Department.
• Conduct inspections and enforcement of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, Dangerous and Abandoned Building Code, and other development-related codes and ordinances.
• Check building plans to assure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Coordinate with and support other city departments regarding enforcement of Fire Code, Zoning, Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, sidewalk/driveway regulations, and other development-related codes.
• Investigate complaints and inquiries regarding inspection policies and activities and other related matters.
• Provide after-hours inspections as needed.
• Assist in maintaining records of all inspections, conditions noted and corrected, and prepare additional records and reports as required.
• Participate in training of Department employees related to development code enforcement methods and administration.
• Provide technical assistance and attend meetings of appeal boards and other meetings as required.
• Perform other duties and related work as assigned and required.

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of modern building code enforcement.
• Considerable knowledge of construction principles and practices related to building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades.
• Six years of experience in building construction, construction trade, or code inspection. Candidates with a code inspection degree from an accredited university or trade school may qualify with three years of experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain Commercial and Residential Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and a Plan Review Certification.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and other local codes.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of the city’s geography, including general soil and hydrological information as it affects building construction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, the general public, and fellow employees.
• Ability to keep and maintain department records in an organized and orderly way.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to use computers, including word processing, spreadsheet, and specialized building permit / inspection software applications.

• Physical ability to traverse variable terrain conditions not accessible by vehicle for visual construction inspection.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and move about a construction site for inspections to assure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb, stoop and lift up to 40 pounds for filing and records retrieval.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English to communicate effectively with…