Building Inspector

• Provides information and assistance to members of the public and permit applicants regarding building permits; wastewater system permits; codes, inspection, general requirements of the permit process and other related ordinances and local laws.
• Collects, reviews and organizes incoming applications for residential and commercial buildings, wastewater systems, approaches, stormwater systems, and earth disturbance permits for compliance with ordinances, state statues, and federal guidelines; verifies contractor licenses; enters information into software system; issues permits; receives and record related fees; track permits through the review process.
• Coordinates with the Senior Build Official to schedule and perform inspections for buildings, wastewater systems, erosion and stormwater control during and after the construction process to enforce compliance with all building codes and state and county regulations; collects field data, including GPS data, when needed for GIS utilization; enters inspection data.
• Prepares and assists in the preparation of correspondence, specialized reports, resolutions, ordinances, statistical data, records, and supporting data related to the department.
• Collects and processes various payments.
• Maintains accurate records, databases, and filing systems related to all building and construction permits and inspections.
• Investigates nuisance complaints; photographs evidence; send certified letters and requests law enforcement services as needed; testifies in court.
• Performs job related tasks assigned.

• International Building and Residential Codes, plan review and building inspection principles.

• Relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances, and departmental policies, procedures and permitting.

• GIS principles and practices.

• SD DANR Wastewater system code requirements.
• Computers and job-related software programs.

• Ability to enforce federal, state, county codes, and ordinances.
• Conducting onsite inspections.
• Skill in public relations.
• Collection and analysis of data and in the preparation of reports.
• Excellent memory and organizational ability, to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with plats, surveys, easements, and legal description is preferred, but not required. 

•    The work consists of related administrative, varied building and wastewater system inspection duties.  Frequent interruptions, strict regulations, combined with the unique nature of each case in question contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for department operations and perform inspections. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county employees, representatives of municipal government, property owners, contractors, developers, surveyors, engineers, attorneys, real estate professionals, and members of the public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for at least two years.
• Required to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Obtain certification from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Permit Technician within two year.
• Obtain South Dakota DANR wastewater inspector certification within three month.

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