Building Inspector

Provisional Building Inspector

This is a provisional appointment.

Under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services and under the immediate direction of the Chief Building Inspector or the Supervisor of Inspections, performs inspections for buildings and structures, or anything attached to or connected to therewith as to structural soundness for conformance with all applicable codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• These include, but are not limited to, the Massachusetts State Building Code (the IBC and all supplemental ICC codes) and its amendments, NEPA chapters 13, 72, and 101, and the Boston Zoning Code.
• The inspector shall be responsible for examining structures within his jurisdiction for structural soundness, including requiring reports of any condition he / she deems as a potentially unsafe condition and / or illegal occupancies, and report to his superiors.
• Examines premises for compliance with the Zoning Act.
• Examines buildings damaged by fire to determine the extent of damage.
• Submits comprehensive reports of such inspections; checks and reports on work progress of building construction, alteration or repair, and shoring or demolition of buildings and structures.
• In addition, the position requires investigation of complaints for violations of said codes and prosecution through the legal system when necessary.
• Responsible for recording of daily work assignments and retain records relative to his / her duties.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Boston Residency Required.

Terms : Union / Salary Plan / Grade : AFSCME / RA / 19A Hours per week : 35