Building Code Inspector III

Job Summary

This position is in the District of Columbia Department of Buildings (DOB), within the division of the Office of Construction and Building Standards (OCBS). The mission of the Department of Buildings is to protect the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors and advance the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and code enforcement. OCBS is responsible for ensuring public and private sector safety in the District of Columbia through inspection record management;

code compliance, occupancy and zoning inspections for all buildings and structures; maintenance of issued building/trade permits; and enforcement of illegal construction activity, all in accordance with the adopted DC Construction Codes and referenced standards.

This position is in the District of Columbia Department of Buildings (DOB), within the division of the Office of Construction and Building Standards (OCBS). The mission of the Department of Buildings is to protect the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors and advance the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and code enforcement. OCBS is responsible for ensuring public and private sector safety in the District of Columbia through inspection record management;

code compliance, occupancy and zoning inspections for all buildings and structures; maintenance of issued building/trade permits; and enforcement of illegal construction activity, all in accordance with the adopted DC Construction Codes and referenced standards.

• Prepares written and electronic inspection reports indicating the location of inspected area, compliance, or non-compliance with approved permits, plans and/or applicable codes. Inspection reports clearly articulate any required corrections based on inspection of the construction work, or that is necessary for the contingent approval of the work. Issues Stop Work Orders, Notices of Infraction, and/or Correction Orders as applicable for non-conforming work or illegal construction activity.
  
  Incumbent uploads inspection result data into DOB databases an electronic file on a daily basis and maintains files that are legally defensible records of all inspections and code violations.
• Maintains an effective customer service relationship with clients and the public and works to resolve customer service issues, either in person, by telephone, or in writing. Incumbent recognizes, evaluates, and properly resolves unique problems or situations in consultation with supervisor and/or Chief Building Official and maintains customer service documentation.
• Conducts discussions with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, staff from Fire Marshall’s Office, specialty inspectors, DOB staff, and the public regarding permits, specifications, materials, methods, and plans, as appropriate and assists customers in obtaining compliance with applicable construction codes during the construction process.

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

• Possession and maintenance of an ICC Commercial Combination Inspector Certification, which includes Commercial Building (B2), Commercial Electrical (E2), Commercial Mechanical (M2), and Commercial Plumbing (P2) issued by the International Code Council (ICC); AND an ICC Residential Combination Inspector Certification, which includes Residential Building (B1), Residential Electrical (E1), Residential Mechanical (M1), and Residential Plumbing (P1) Possession and maintenance of the ICC Fire Inspector I (66) Certification.
• Possession and maintenance of the ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21) Certification.
• Possession and maintenance of the ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner (79) Certification. All Certifications must be maintained per ICC requirements and are the financial responsibility of the Inspector.

The work is performed in an office which is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated as well as in the field completing inspections. Field inspections may be performed in inclement weather, under adverse conditions, and in…