Building Code Compliance Inspector

Code Compliance Inspector

JOB TITLE: Code Compliance Inspector

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Compliance

SUPERVISOR: Chief and Deputy Building Officials

SALARY: $65,936 to $92,311 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform technical building inspection work in enforcing compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances; to confer with contractors, developers, designers, and property owners to ensure building codes are properly enforced. Assist Chief Building Official to carry out policies and coordinate with staff in the field to address and solve code compliance issues.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Conduct examination of plans and specifications of new construction, additions, and alterations to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable construction codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspect existing buildings and premises for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Issue notices to comply on violations; maintain records of history of facts for possible legal actions.
• Inspect foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, gas plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical installations, and a variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
• Investigate complaints of hazardous or illegal conditions; perform inspections concerning complaints; resolve issues through the interpretation of codes and regulations.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the public in the field and office to explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
• Maintain files and reports regarding inspection and plan check activities and findings.
• Operate a variety of communications and office equipment including a telephone, tablet, computer, and applicable software.
• Coordinates with Plans Examiners, Chief Building official, compliance inspectors and other department staff to ensure projects are inspected in a timely manner.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stay informed on current code requirements and maintain certifications required to perform required inspections.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City of Cheyenne, including the International Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and Residential codes.
• Complex principles and techniques of building inspection and plans examining work.
• Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
• Major types of building construction, materials, and methods.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications and building codes.
• Determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Operate a variety of office machines: computer, tablet, copier, telephone.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Required:

High school diploma or GED or supplemented by specialized training in one of the building trades and/or code enforcement. And two (2) years of increasingly responsible building experience.

Possession of International Code Council or other approved agency, certification as an inspector in the appropriate field(s) or ability to obtain within one year. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate master's license in appropriate field or ability to obtain within one year.

Qualifications as either journeyman plumber/HVAC or master plumber/HVAC will be given preference.

Preferred:

Four (4) years of any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment:

Office/construction site environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, and inclement weather conditions; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work on uneven surfaces; inspect in confined spaces; and work around heavy construction equipment.