COMBINATION COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL INSPECTOR

Posting number: 04030

Department: Development Services

Job classification: Building Inspector II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Community Development

Summary

The position performs multidisciplinary inspections involving the application of residential mechanical, electrical, gas, plumbing, building construction codes, ordinances, and regulations, exercising considerable judgment and initiative, for compliance with legal standards. The position assists and trains the Building Inspector I in the residential combination inspection of buildings. Does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

Advancement to the Building Inspector III level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions, completion of 4 years of employment as a Building Inspector II, possession of an appropriate Residential and Commercial Combination Building Inspector certification and is at the discretion of the manager.

There are two levels that are being recruited for this position and the hiring ranges based on experience:
Building Inspector II - $30.37/hour to $41.76/hour
Building Inspector III - $32.50/hour to $44.69/hour

The full salary ranges to provide opportunity for growth and development:
Building Inspector II - $30.37/hour to $53.15/hour
Building Inspector III - $32.50/hour to $56.88/hour

Examples of duties

• Conducts field inspections for residential building construction to ensure that building construction and the installation of mechanical heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical systems, and plumbing are performed in compliance with applicable state, national, and local codes and ordinances, and approved plans and permits;
• Trains and assists the Building Inspector I in the combination residential building inspections;
• Inspects water supply connections in residential buildings for unprotected cross connections to ensure the proper backflow prevention devices are installed to prevent contamination of the domestic water supply;
• Performs emergency inspections as required; investigates damaged structures to determine extent of damage, if structure is safe to occupy, and what plans/permits are required for reconstruction; performs FEMA damage assessments;
• Prepares documentation related to the outcome of inspections and records inspection results in County database;
• Prepares and issues Notice of Violations, Stop Work Orders, Corrective Work Orders, unsafe structures reports, memoranda, and other correspondence; initiates corrective procedures to obtain voluntary compliance;
• Testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings and in appeals hearings;
• Responds to complaints regarding new construction, unpermitted construction, and existing structures; investigates, researches, and analyzes the code complaint to determine its merits, reports the findings, and requires corrective action when necessary;
• Coordinates all enforcement efforts with other County agencies and branches, as appropriate;
• Advertises unsafe structures which are dangerous to life, health, and safety of occupants and the general public;
• Serves as a technical assistant to the Building Official;
• Examines and interprets plans for the proper installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building equipment, and approves minor changes to plans in the field or requires plans to be revised and resubmitted for approval as appropriate;
• Meets with homeowners, developers, engineers, contractors, and interested citizens to provide information and answer questions about County development regulations applicable to residential construction;
• Appears at civic association meetings to present material on permit, plan, and inspection requirements to help educate citizens on the Building Code and emphasize life safety matters;
• Researches and investigates the applicability of new products and applications to be used in field situations and communicates results to the work team;
• May work after hours on emergency call inspections;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the theories and practices of the National and State mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas, and building codes, local ordinances, and regulations;
• Considerable knowledge of the equipment, materials, and methods used in the repair and/or construction of residentia