Building Inspector

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.

Performs intermediate technical work inspecting building construction for compliance with State and local building codes and ordinances, reviewing plans and permits, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Building Inspector.

• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Onsite wellness/medical clinic
• Onsite fitness center
• Retirement
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Bereavement
• Community Service Leave
• Weekends Off (varies by position)
• Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary

• Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential construction and existing structures for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes.
• Reviews permits, blueprints, plans, and certificates for compliance of appropriate code/zoning ordinances.
• Issues warnings and takes appropriate action when violations occur; testifies in court as necessary.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints regarding defective construction and the minimum housing code.
• Prepares reports and maintains records regarding inspections; enters inspections into computer.
• Attend meetings with builders, architects, engineers, and the General public; confers with contractors, owners, staff and State officials on code compliance matters and interpretations.

Received:
Works under the Supervision of the Chief Building Inspector.

Supervision Given: (If supervisor list positions supervised)

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Positive interaction with citizens, vendors, etc.

• Understanding of construction methods and materials.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina.

• General knowledge of building construction materials and methods and of stages of construction when violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
• General knowledge of State building and related codes, laws, and ordinances.
• General knowledge of State building practices, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Some knowledge of GIS.
• Ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards of fire and collapse.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, manufacturer specifications and building site plans and apply code requirements to visual inspections.
• Ability to learn permitting software.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, business owners, builders, engineers, architects, elected officials, and the General public.

• Climbing
  - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion
• Balancing
  - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium
• Stooping
  - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Kneeling
  - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
• Crouching
  - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Crawling
  - Moving…