JOB
Incentives will be available as determined in advance by the Building Official and Manager up to 20% total. MAJOR FUNCTION: Inspect buildings and structures as they are constructed or renovated. Inspects existing buildings for safety and housing code compliance. Enforces all building codes and acts as liaison between the County government and the general public. This is a skilled position, working independently under the general supervision of the Building Official.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Knowledge: Knowledge of the county, state, and federal building codes, and interpretation of the codes in previous similar situations. Abilities: Must have the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and compare them with construction in progress. Ability to communicate code requirement violations tactfully to contractors, builders, and owners. Must be able to prepare reports and maintain accurate records. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with contractors and the public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Organize daily inspection load, route, and activities.Inspect building and structures for compliance with building codes, county ordinances, and other rated laws, and regulations.Inspect construction activity for possession of permits.Issue violations and/or stop work orders when necessary and reports same to superior immediately with report of same.Conduct final inspections of buildings and structures for minor permits such as re-roof, windows, doors, shutters, sheds, etc. Inspect fences, signs, billboards, canopies, and other accessory structures for compliance with building and zoning laws.Use of computer for permitting and inspection system, resulting inspections, adding inspections, taking photos, accessing documents, researching, citing code sections, maps, producing reports, issuing Notice of Violations, Stop Work Orders, and emails. Employee is required to travel during work and some irregular hours to visit various county facilities and worksites and attend meetings or trainings.Keep supervisors apprised of all building inspection activities.Review plans and completes related task as assigned. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Good vision and hearing with or without correction. Physical ability to inspect building sites and climb ladders and/or stairs to perform inspections. Ability to lift 40 lbs. to a height of 7 feet. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION REQUIREMENTS: Mostly outside work, under all weather conditions. WORK CONDITIONS: Driving in heavy traffic, in all types of weather conditions. Construction industry dangers of falling objects and hard hat areas restrictions. Danger of falling from uneven surfaces. Construction site dangers of exposed wiring and of falling from buildings while conducting inspections. Exposed to natural hazards, such as insect and animal bites, as well as severe weather and climate. SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED OR NEEDED: Appropriate PPE and training is required and will be provided. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: County employees are essential in providing services to our community and continuing services following a disaster or emergency. To maintain services during and/or following a disaster or emergency, and as a requirement of County employment, County employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Pay Grade: G15DRIVING POSITION: Operating County vehicles and/or equipment is a primary function of this position. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: This position requires a physical, drug testing, driver's license verification and level 1 background screening.Union Non-Union X Exempt Non-Exempt X