Building Inspector I

Under direct supervision, the Building Inspector I inspects construction projects to enforce compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and laws. Incumbents in this class perform basic building code inspections and assist in the review of construction plans. Incumbents conduct investigations of alleged violations of housing and building codes and ordinances. Incumbents in this class receive regular supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect structural integrity, electrical installations, mechanical installations, and plumbing on new construction, and alterations to existing construction to ensure compliance with building codes required by the state and local ordinances and laws.
• Assist with the review of plans for construction, alteration, or repair of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and laws.
• Perform office work including examining plans, scheduling workday, filing permits and plans, logging and issuing permits, answering telephones and other office duties as needed.
• Schedule appointments with contractors, agents and / or property owners for construction and/or alteration inspections at various phases of completion.
• Inspect setbacks from property lines and boundary determinations to ensure compliance with approved plans, codes, and ordinances.
• Approve projects meeting codes and issue appropriate permits.
• Post stop-work orders in response to complaints for unpermitted work, or work not conforming to plans, specs, or codes.
• Maintain records of inspections and actions taken.
• Act as information resource on building code compliance to contractors, builders, and the general public.
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs, and by reading trade and professional journals and publications.
• Prepare and maintain various reports and records, and compose correspondence related to inspection activities.
• May serve as backup for other positions within the unit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; and two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience in building inspection or full-time experience in any of the trades or profession directly associated with the structure of building construction: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work.;

OR

Completion of a Building Inspection Technology Program from an accredited vocational school or an accredited college or university. 

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License.

Must obtain residential certification in at least two (2) of the following disciplines: Building(B1), Mechanical (M1), Electrical (E1), and/or Plumbing (P1) Inspection within 12 months of appointment. Must obtain the remaining two (2) residential certifications for a total of four (4) certifications (B1, P1, M1 & E1) within 24 months of appointment.

Note: Certificates must be issued and remain active by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) or the International Code Council (ICC). Alternative certifications recognized by IAPMO and/or ICC may be substituted if determined acceptable by Human Resources in conjunction with the department.

State law requires incumbents to complete 45 hours of continuing education for every three (3) year period, including 8 hours disability access requirements.