Senior Building Inspector

Building Inspector

Under general supervision of the Building Official, conducts on-site inspections of new additions, alterations, remodels, and group-up projects for both commercial and residential construction components to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws, and ordinances.

Essential Functions

• Performs inspections of commercial and residential construction projects to determine conformance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; responds to and investigates complaints and reports of unpermitted work.
• Records inspection results; research manufacturer products; verify contractor trade licenses.
• Posts inspection results and data in the department computer system; research building materials and information; provides contractors and other interested parties with inspection results.
• Reads and interprets building codes, ordinances, plans, statutes, lab and engineering reports, blueprints and other similar documents.
• Reviews plans and permits to verify compliance with various codes.
• Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, memos, and other documents.
• Communicates codes, ordinances, and regulations to residents, the public, contractors, developers, property owners, and other involved parties.
• Performs inspections for special events to ensure the safety of electrical systems and identify potential hazards.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly or completely unrelated to normal job functions in the course of presenting certain Town special events.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Conditions of Employment :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical and Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment and in the field at construction sites. Work requires some physical exertion and possible exposure to extreme weather conditions. May be required to climb ladders and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

This is an exempt position; incumbent will be expected to work whatever hours are necessary to complete responsibilities. This position will have the option to work a four (4) day work week (10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday).

The Town of Addison is an equal opportunity employer. The Town prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity under law.