Description

Inspects 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.

Essential Job Duties:

Organize daily inspection load, route, and activities.

Inspects buildings and structures for compliance with building codes, county ordinances, and other rated laws, and regulations.

Inspects construction activity for possession of permits.

Issues violations and/or stop work orders when necessary and reports same to superior immediately with report of same.

Conducts final inspections of buildings and structures for minor permits such as re-roof, windows, doors, shutters, sheds, etc. 

Inspects 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. 

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Building Inspector I:

High school graduate/GED supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years documented experience working in construction (Journeyman level, superintendent, project manager, or equivalent), inspection, and plans examination, or associate degree in engineering/building technology or related field.  An associate’s degree may be considered to satisfy two (2) years of required experience. Contractor's license may be considered to satisfy some experience.

Building Inspector II:

High school graduate/GED supplemented by a minimum of seven (7) years documented experience working in construction (Journeyman level, superintendent, project manager, or equivalent), inspection, and plans examination, or associate degree in engineering/building technology or related field.  An associate’s degree may be considered to satisfy two (2) years of required experience. Contractor's license may be considered to satisfy some experience.

Sr. Building Inspector: 

High school graduate/GED supplemented by a minimum of seven (7) years documented experience working in construction (Journeyman level, superintendent, project manager, or equivalent), inspection, and plans examination, or associate degree in engineering/building technology or related field.  An associate’s degree may be considered to satisfy two (2) years of required experience. Contractor's license may be considered to satisfy some experience.