Building Inspection - Inspector - Building I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled field inspections and office work involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations regarding building installations; to inspect new construction, remodeling, and repairs to determine compliance with the City's building code; to review plans and specifications to determine compliance with City codes; and to enforce City building codes.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises no supervision

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial building installations and equipment in structures undergoing construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with the adopted City codes and safety standards.

2. Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes.

3. Enforce adopted City Building Codes; identify areas of non-compliance; discuss problems with contractors/developers; identify ways of correcting deficiencies.

4. Issue stop orders.

5. Inspect work sites to ensure that contractors and workers have appropriate licenses and that proper materials and practices are utilized.

6. Assist in evaluating buildings considered for rehabilitation or demolition; evaluate structural integrity at property owner's request for code and life safety compliance.

7. Prepare detailed inspection reports; review permit applications.

8. Receive telephone calls from contractors and homeowners.

9. Complete daily work sheets.

  10. Enter, maintain, process, and print permit data on computer.

11. Serve as advisor to Building Sub-Committee

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Building construction and installation methods, practices, and materials.

Possible defects and faults in building construction and installation activities, and standard testing devices, methods, and corrective measures.

International Building Codes.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

Verbally and in writing communicate code violations.

Operate a variety of tools and equipment used in building inspection work including ladder, screw driver etc.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.

Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Operate office equipment to include computer, scanner, fax, and copier.

Ability to:

           Learn applicable building codes.

           Understand and interpret codes, plans, and specifications.

           Detect and locate defective building installations and ascertain the stage of construction of installation when defect are most easily found and corrected.

Enforce codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality.  

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.   

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in structural construction, remodeling, and addition work to buildings.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or a GED is required.

License or Certificate:

A valid current valid driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.

Ability to obtain a building inspectors certification through ICC within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb.

With or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.

Ability to travel to different sites.

City of Abilene Core Values

Respect

• Demonstrating through our actions that we hold ourselves and our citizens in high enough regard to do what we say we will do, in the timeframe we commit to.

• Recognizing that everyone has dignity and deserves helpful, courteous, and prompt attention.

• Consistently doing what is necessary, expected, and required, and when able to do so, exceeding expectations.

Integrity

• Possessing an unwavering commitment to doing the right things right.

• Consistently adhering to high professional and ethical standards.

• Keeping commitments to our citizens, co-workers, and others.

Service Above Self

• Being open and approachable to council members, citizens, and our fellow employees at all times.

• Treating our customers like we would like to be treated.

• Fostering a servant’s heart in ourselves and each other by conscientiously doing what is best for the community in all cases.

• Passionately committed to serving others.

• Helping to make our citizens’ lives better.

• Finding ways to say yes.

Excellence in All We Do

• Delivering on promises made, taking personal responsibility for achieving community-minded goals.

• Leading by example, recognizing the importance of working together to meet everyone’s needs, treating everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

• Sharing resources and information freely.

• Communicating regularly and honestly with council members, citizens, and employees.

• Having a can-do attitude.