Residential Home Inspector

Residential Horne Inspector I
-Entry Level

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Ilousing Executive Director Regular Full Time

Non-Exempt(Hourly)

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The Home Inspector is  responsible for inspecting

Tribal housestoensurecompliancewith Tribal contracts, grant requirements,state andlocalbuilding codes, and to furtherensuretheintegrity,health,andsafety ofTribal

Housing.

• Performon-siteinspectionstoensurehouses/buildings comply with approved buildingcodesandapplicable
  
  Tribal,federal, and statehousingregulations.
• Verifies complaints of Tribalmembersreceivinghousingrepairandreplacementassistance, and conductsinspectionsof violations; explains andinterpretslocal,stateandfederalordinances.
• Works with contractors as necessary to communicate changestocontractspecificationsandcorrective actions.
• Inspectshomesof applicants forrepair,replacementanddemolition;writes housing

repairand construction specifications forrequestsfor bids and contracts; conductsinspectionsthroughoutprojects to ensure timely and compliant completion of projects;conductsfinalclose-outinspectionsof projects.

• Preparereportstodocumentinspections and changes required.
• Follow up toensure corrective actions are takento meet theconditionsoftheapproval.
• Investigatestructuralfailuresto determine the cause ofthefailures.
• Performbuildinginspections that are generated bypublicinquiriesconcerningpublichealthandlife-safety issues.
• Ensureall inspections are scheduled,performed,and entered ontime.
• Make thoroughfinalinspectionsbeforeissuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Indian Preference Policyappliesto thisand all positions with theNooksack Indian Tribe .

The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to be considered for this position.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Engineering, housing, or community development field.

or

• High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of home inspection experience.

or

• Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local HUD Regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal housing quality standards for decent, safe, and sanitary housing conditions.
• Knowledge of standard practices and procedures for field inspection;
• Knowledge of the stages of construction when various possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
• Knowledge of the Uniform Building Code regarding the fire, life, and structural safety aspects of all buildings and structures, including the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings regarding procedures for the classification and abatement of dangerous buildings.
• Knowledge of the Uniform Mechanical Code regarding requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in buildings and other structures.
• Knowledge of underground sanitary sewer and water systems.
• Knowledge of storm water systems.
• Knowledge of road construction, soils, and compaction
• Knowledge of concrete testing
• Knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code, which applies to the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and materials, and provides requirements and standards for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code regarding installation and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and materials within or on buildings or other structures.
• Ability to enforce codes to the extent of stopping work or occupancy of a building when necessary until requirements are satisfied.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and maintain, review, inspect, and enforce records and findings, documents, correspondence, and related files and records.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and coordinate work of others.
• Ability to read and interpret building codes, plans and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or building plans and technical data/drawings to verify that construction complies with approved document
• Ability to detect deficiencies or deviations from approved plans
• Ability to follow through to ensure final inspections are completed on time
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials, and Tribal members.
• Ability to reach objects at elevated levels and at heights greater than…