Overview
Position Title:Building Inspector
Company:City Of Douglas Nv
Location:Douglas, NV, US
Job Description:
Responsible for performing a variety of inspections of buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair to ensure compliance with applicable State and local regulations/codes; enforces building, plumbing, electrical and safety codes, laws, regulations and standards
Responsibilities:
- Inspects residential and commercial building construction, alterations, repairs and demolitions; ensures compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Performs safety and structural evaluations of buildings following disasters and complaints.
- Notes deficiencies and deviations from plans; issues notices of code violations and/or may confer with the County Building Official on more serious problems and disagreements.
- Coordinates inspection activities with other County departments, public and private agencies.
- Performs safety and structural evaluations of buildings in regard to disasters and complaints; responds to requests for information; provides technical information to County staff as required; provides assistance to the public.
- Reviews plans and specifications of projects; interprets County codes, notices of violation, occupancy certificates, and work stop orders.
- Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, property owners, County staff, and the general public regarding assigned inspections.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Documents and maintains accurate records of inspections, actions taken and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence and issues notices to correct code violations.
- Performs public counter duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Principles, practices codes and regulations related to building inspection.
- Procedures for documenting inspections, correcting violations and carrying through on court procedures as required.
- Concepts, materials and terminology related to building construction.
- Applicable codes and regulations.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Business and engineering mathematics.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment
- Record keeping principles and practices.