Building Codes Inspector
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing inspections of new and remodeled residential dwellings and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with federal, state and local ordinances. Reports to a Senior Building Codes Inspector.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs inspections of residential dwellings and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with the Virginia Construction Code of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and local ordinances pertaining to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural work to include materials used, equipment installed and the use of proper procedures. Performs inspections of new and existing elevators. Reviews building and renovation plans, blueprints and specifications to ensure code compliance. Advises property owners, contractors and builders regarding building code standards and resolves problems or concerns. Coordinates with contractors and utility companies when scheduled work may interrupt services to the community. Issues violation notifications, warnings and court summonses for non-compliance concerns; testifies in court. Prepares detailed documentation for project and general inspection status; writes daily reports, incident reports and inspection logs. Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Code Enforcement – Knowledge of the principles and methods of enforcing municipal codes; knowledge of USBC and local laws, ordinances, and codes. Knowledge of the methods of investigation utilized in code compliance inspections; knowledge of safety, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques and requirements; knowledge of legal property descriptions; regulations and requirements for court evidence documentation. Building Trades - Knowledge of modern methods, practices and techniques of general construction and commercial development to include project blueprints and technical schematics. Knowledge of the plumbing, electrical or mechanical trade, or elevator installation and maintenance. Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to construction sites and property inspections. Knowledge of common safety rules, regulations, procedures and practices
REQUIRED SKILLS Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations. Judgement/Decision Making – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations; anticipates, identifies and evaluates potentially dangerous, unusual or deviating situations; diffuses emotional situations and exercises appropriate judgment to establish priorities and take prompt action for problem resolution.
REQUIRED ABILITIES Communication – Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of reports and logs. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Time Management –Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires a high school diploma and 3 - 5 years journey level experience in a building trade or elevator maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master certification in a building trade preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation. Requires designation as Conservator of the Peace. Must obtain and maintain an Inspector 1 & 2 Family (Residential) certification and an Inspector General (Commercial) certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in one building trade discipline. An Elevator Inspector certification may be substituted for a building trade discipline. The first certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment and the second certification must be obtained within 30 months of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort. Some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping to include climbing ladders, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20 pounds). SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depth, texture and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen wetness, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, unsafe structures, confined spaces, or traffic hazards.
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