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.