Building Inspector

General Statement of Duties

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $65,505 – $105,394

Skilled inspection work in securing compliance with regulations governing building construction, maintenance and alteration. Work involves inspection to review the quality of material, workmanship and safety precautions as set forth in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and in federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Certification as mandated by the Uniform Construction Code is required. Work is performed with considerable independence and requires technical judgment and discretion.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Construction Official who reviews through discussions, reports and observation of results.

• Possession of a valid New Jersey drivers license is required.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. Ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin will not be factors in determining eligibility and qualification for this job, or for later promotion.

Examples of work duties will include, but are not limited to the following: (Any one position may not include all duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

• Reviews permit applications and plan for new construction, renovations and alterations; approves or rejects with written comments, notes and conditions.
• Participates in joint plan reviews with other licensed officials; processes permits and applications; maintains related records and files.
• Conducts inspections of premises subject to City license and permit issuance or renewals, and investigates complaints and referrals alleging safety problems, working without permits and other possible violations; reports results to appropriate offices and agencies.
• Inspects new and existing footings, framing, insulation, sheetrock and other elements in residential, business, public and other buildings and properties to assure conformance with construction code standards.
• Notifies appropriate officials of deficiencies in installations or workmanship; issues notices of violation, stop work orders, and other forms of disapproval.
• Advises Director of Community Services on maintenance and installation matters for City owned or managed buildings and properties.
• Answers inquiries from other officials, property owners, developers, and the public concerning code requirements. Performs related duties as required.

• Exhibits behavior consistent with the mission, vision and values of the City of Summit.
• Furthers the mission, vision and values of the City and department through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision making, and stewardship of City resources.
• Engages in and supports the long-term direction of the department through participation as appropriate in progressive strategic planning and departmental goal setting that is responsive to the needs of the community.
• Contributes to a learning/thinking/renewing department through customer feedback and continuous improvement.
• Provides teaching, mentoring and motivation to other employees within the organization through the sharing of knowledge, skills and information; is proactive in performing and improving his/her own work and suggests and participates in projects and activities to improve the function of the entire organization.
• Initiates and suggests actions to improve departmental and City operations, employee performance, morale and work methods.
• Demonstrates a commitment to provide excellent customer service through cooperative team and individual efforts.

• Provides suggestions, advice and support to supervisor, department heads, other City employees, employee teams, and the City’s customers.
• Communicates the City’s mission, vision and values through words and actions.
• Communicates effectively, both orally…