Building Standards Inspector III - Building Standards

Building Standards Inspector III - Building Standards

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BUILDING STANDARDS INSPECTOR III Division: BUILDING STANDARDS Department: ENGINEERING/PUBLIC SERVICES General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, performs plan review and inspection of residential and commercial construction to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and related ordinances. Performs duties of Superintendent of Building Standards in their absence. Reports to Superintendent of Building Standards.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position title. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Performs commercial and residential plan reviews; reviews documents, specifications, and calculations to ensure compliance with adopted codes. Researches and reviews adopted codes for use in determining code compliance of documents submitted for review. Completes plan review checklists. Communicates plan review comments, approvals, etc., in a clear and concise manner, with applicants.

Performs routine-to-complex inspections of commercial and residential building construction and renovations for compliance with applicable building codes (structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility) and related codes and ordinances. Maintains accurate records of inspections. Communicates inspection results with contractors, architects, engineers, and homeowners. Performs re-inspections as necessary.

Attends and participates in training/continuing education as required to achieve and maintain required certifications.

Provides building code interpretations to design professionals, contractors, owners, and the general public.

Prepares and/or generates documents to include reviews, notices of correction, daily inspection record, mathematical calculations and emails.

Schedules daily inspections and meetings as required. Coordinates daily activities with coworkers to accomplish stated duties. Relays results of inspections and daily activities to supervisor.

Assists the Superintendent of Building Standards with all department functions. Performs duties of Superintendent in their absence.

Utilizes a variety of tools to include electrical test instruments, measuring devices, basic hand tools, ladders and writing devices.

Operates desktop PC and utilizes a variety of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, permitting & inspection, etc.

Operates and maintains assigned vehicle.

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illness.

Assists with permit issuance.

Assists with permit and contractor licensure enforcement.

Performs other duties as required.

Requires a Technical College diploma in a job‑related field, supplemented by five-plus years of experience in field inspection and plan review, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Required to possess or readily obtain International Code Council Combination Residential Building Inspector, Combination Commercial Building Inspector, and Commercial Plan Review certifications.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 20 pounds).

Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability:
Requires ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, technical manuals, budget documents, architectural/engineering drawings, construction plans, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, records, budgets, correspondence, strategic plans, etc., with proper format,…