Building Inspector

WARREN COUNTY

BUILDING INSPECTOR

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs intermediate technical work in the inspection of all phases of building plans and construction; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Performing residential, commercial and industrial building, mechanical or plumbing inspections; reviewing plans; maintaining appropriate records and files; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Ø Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential, commercial, industrial and public facilities for compliance with building, plumbing or mechanical codes.

Ø Issues warnings and stop-work orders if necessary, where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials.

Ø Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders, does basic plan checking to determine compliance with codes.

Ø Reviews and approves or denies building permits.

Ø Checks zoning setbacks on construction sites.

Ø Confers with contractors and owners on code compliance matters.

Ø Performs erosion/sediment control inspections.

Ø Reviews building plans and specifications for compliance with codes.

Ø Testifies in court on code violation cases.

Ø Prepares reports and keeps records regarding inspections.

Ø Attends training classes to remain updated in inspection practices.

Ø Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected; general knowledge of State building and related codes and laws and ordinances; ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process; ability to contact building owners, contractors and the public and effect satisfactory working relationships; firmness and tact in enforcing building codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by course work in a variety of inspection specialties and considerable experience in the building construction trade.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Possession of or ability to obtain one and two dwelling building inspection, IBC, mechanical and plumbing inspection certifications.