Building Inspector I

Building Inspector I / Building Inspector II / Building Inspector III

This posting will be open until filled. Application cut-off dates are 06 / 30 / 2025, 07 / 31 / 2025, 8 / 31 / 2025, 9 / 30 / 2025, 10 / 31 / 2025, 11 / 30 / 2025, 12 / 31 / 2025.

To perform rule specific inspection activities in the review of plans and inspections of new building projects, alterations, and repairs, to enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and established standards to achieve compliance, and to perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Depending on qualifications, incumbents may be assigned to any one, or any combination of inspection discipline areas as :

• Building Specialty Inspection
• Plumbing / Mechanical Specialty Inspection
• Electrical Specialty Inspection
• Roofing Combination Inspection
• Residential Combination Inspection
• Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection
• Residential Combination & Structural Plan Review
• Non-Structural Building Plan Review
• Plumbing / Mechanical Plan Review
• Electrical Plan Review
• Project Management
• Enforcement Case Management

The building inspector class levels are distinguished by the number of inspection disciplines an inspector is recognized to be qualified in based on certification and demonstrable abilities. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are automatically flexed to the higher level upon completion of required experience and certification as established per the discipline being flexed to. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class.

Supervision received and exercised : Direct and lead supervision is provided by a Supervising Building Inspector or higher-level management personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be performed, not all duties may be performed by each individual holding this classification.

Qualifications

Knowledge of : methods, practices, and materials used in construction work relating to a particular inspection discipline. Proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials. Data entry and information retrieval from various computer systems necessary for duties. Safety rules, regulations, and practices applied to construction areas and office spaces. Codes, ordinances, and policies applicable to a particular inspection discipline(s).

Ability to : read and write the English language at a level of proficiency necessary for effective job performance. Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials. Recognize correct installations of building systems; detect defects and faults in construction work product and materials. Detect deviations from plans, regulations, and read and interpret building construction and engineering plans, specifications, and codes. Understand diagrams, specifications, plans, and similar documents at a level necessary for efficient job performance. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, engineers, architects, contractors, tenants, owners, and the general public. Operate a motor vehicle. Operate a personal computer and other electronic equipment, including field entry devices and cellular phone. Lift, carry, push, tools, equipment, supplies, and plans weighing up to 50 pounds. Work within confined spaces, climb ladders, work around power and noise producing equipment, work in confined spaces requiring reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, and crouching. Work in all weather conditions including wet, hot, cold, and windy. Access construction areas within construction sites. Work on uneven work surfaces, trenches, slopes, roof structures, framing, and other conditions found in a construction environment. Serve on-call, work after hours, weekends, and holidays, during emergency situations, and as required. Anticipate issues and seek resolution through various resources. Provide service to all customers with a professional and sincere attitude; be customer service oriented.

Education and experience : any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : education

Completion of 21 units of college level courses in building inspection, construction, or other related areas and possession of a certification issued by the I.C.C. or other approved certifying organization in the building construction or plans examiner fields -AND- experience : one year of experience performing a variety of paraprofessional / technical work related to plan checking and inspections.

Proof of education should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at the time of appointment.

Proof of certification and / or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.