STATE Building Inspector III Plumbing​/Mechanical

State Building Inspector III Plumbing/Mechanical

Within the Department of Business Regulation (D ), to administer and perform inspectional work of a difficult and complex nature as mandated by the State Building Code within the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; to perform the required inspections of all installations in the area of specialization under the jurisdiction of the State Building Commissioner;

to assist in the implementation of state law and regulations regarding the inspection of construction; to assist with the inspection of projects in the area of specialization for cities and towns in the absence of local inspectors; to investigate complaints involving contractors; and to do related work.

Works under the general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for independent judgement; work assignments are reviewed upon completion for conformance to instruction, codes, regulations, and policies.

To guide and coach State Building Inspectors of a lower rank and to assist a superior in the training of new staff.

In the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position:

• To conduct on-site inspections of a difficult and complex nature on projects under the jurisdiction of the State Building Office.
• To inspect work in progress as to its compliance with plans, specifications, standards and permits; to observe conditions and as necessary issue notices for correctness.
• To inspect and investigate complaints involving contractors.
• To respond to any questions relative to mode or manner of construction and materials used in the installation of work.
• To interpret code provisions and recommend compliance procedures in order to satisfactorily comply to state laws, regulations, etc.
• To travel out of state and make inspections of mobile or modular homes in accordance with the provisions of the state's contract with HUD and the National Conference of Building Codes and Standards.
• To assist and/or substitute for local city and town inspectors when mandated by law.
• To perform annual inspections of school facilities and community residences.
• To be responsible for keeping inspection records and to prepare written and oral reports.
• As required, to train state and local inspectors in the compliance and administration of the building code regulations and application of such regulations during on-site inspections.
• To represent the State Building Office and to testify and present evidence in administrative hearings.
• To work with consumers and contractors to resolve disputes.
• To do related work as required.

A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building construction as it relates to the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position and the ability to apply such knowledge in the performance of on-site inspections for all state projects under the jurisdiction of the State Building Commission in order to determine compliance and to make recommendations to effect compliance;

a thorough knowledge of state building code regulations, laws, etc.; the ability to interpret and apply construction plans and specifications; the ability to instruct and train building code officials/inspectors; the ability to mediate corrections to construction problems related to consumer complaint and investigations; the ability to maintain inspection records and compose written reports; the ability to inspect and investigate complaints regarding and contractors;

and related capacities and abilities.

Graduation from high school or a technical vocational school; and employment as a building code inspector or official, or in a position involving the inspection of building construction, materials, accessibility, or compliance. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

A minimum of five (5) years' experience in general building construction: a minimum of five (5) years' experience and a Rhode Island master or journeyman plumber's license; a…