Building Inspector III – Department of Development Services Careers

• Schedules and coordinates the field activities of building inspectors; assists in conducting training sessions and verifies inspection records for building inspectors; assists with establishing and creating inspection policies; assists in preparing monthly inspection reports through the compilation of statistical data; conducts minor plan reviews as required
• Exercises direct supervision over all level I and II Building Inspectors
• Conducts routine and more complex inspections of commercial and industrial buildings (new and additions) and custom homes by performing advanced journeyman-level inspection work in the enforcement of building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, disabled access, energy, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures
• Inspects structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations at a level of complexity generally found in residential and commercial construction to ensure that work complies with the City Construction Code, City Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable regulations and approved plans and specifications
• Provides information to contractors, owners, or other customers regarding the Construction Code and other regulatory requirements and specifications
• Monitors an assigned geographical area to identify construction being performed without a permit and for dangerous structures
• Issues notices of violation where unsafe or illegal conditions exist, and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made
• Monitors and inspects the construction of City projects with, other departments, contractors, and subcontractors
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information regarding construction projects
• Performs  inspections  in  accordance  with  approved  plans  and  all  disciplines
• Requires construction corrections to be made when deficiencies are discovered and assists builders an owners in determining methods to achieve code conformance
• Conducts site inspections and authorizes release of Certificate of Occupancy
• Approves alternate methods or materials for code compliance within the scope of authority as delegated by the Building Official
• Documents construction project progress
• Inspects projects for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and four (4) years of building construction experiene
  working  as  a  Building Inspector I or II; or  a  skilled  journey  level  in  electrical,  plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, masonry or related building trades; or certification by a model code agency as an Inspector or Plan Reviewer; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• City Construction Code and the Zoning Ordinance applicable to construction and associated rules, regulations, and standards
• Materials  and  methods  used  in  residential  construction  including  carpentry,  masonry, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) construction requirements
• Stages of construction when possible violations and defects may most easily be observed and corrected
• Mathematical principles required to perform related technical calculations