Commercial Building Inspector

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The Commercial Building Inspector is a part‑time, non‑exempt, skilled & technical position within the Building Inspections Department of the Village of Pleasant Prairie and reports directly to the Director of Building Inspections. This position is primarily responsible for providing effective and efficient residential and commercial inspection services and information to the Pleasant Prairie community.

• Review permit and construction plans for buildings to be constructed, altered, repaired, moved or demolished to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Conduct on‑site building inspections of commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional construction within the Village during various stages of construction and remodeling.
• Perform tabulations of permit fee requirements, track time for inspection activities, and interpret various building codes.
• Coordinate with Village legal, planning, engineering, public works, fire safety and police regarding building, fire, life safety and other code interpretations, applications, and enforcement.
• Receive and respond to calls and answer questions regarding permit and code requirements.
• Review damaged buildings for safe occupancy after fires and other occurrences.
• Perform accurate and timely processing of permits and inspections.
• Consult with and communicate effectively with the public, developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and provide necessary information regarding code and ordinance requirements.
• Lead by example and enforce all Village & Department policies and procedures, and Village codes and ordinances.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as directed within the scope of the Building Inspections Department.