Multi-Discipline Inspector - Planning And Zoning

Title: Multi-Discipline Inspector

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $58,567.18 with the ability to grow up to $92,401.50

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this job is to ensure the safety and welfare of communities by creating safe buildings and structures. This position is expected to perform inspections with a high degree of accuracy to ensure work performed meets International Code Council requirements. Reviews plan submissions and explains codes and requirements while maintaining a focus on customer service. Protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities. Work is performed both in the office and in the field and involves considerable contact with the public and other persons engaged in property maintenance and construction codes, with a high level of independence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects work done during the construction process to ensure the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities
• Addresses concerns of architects, engineers, contractors, residents, and staff
• Performs onsite inspections to ensure compliance with City municipal codes, including the property maintenance code, environmental code, occupancy code, other construction codes and related ordinances.
• Reviews plans for code compliance before construction starts
• Stays abreast of industry standards and regulations by completing continuing education courses and further certifications through ICC or equivalent
• Involves the preparation of daily reports and records on findings
• Keeps active and up-to-date office files on all work in process
• Prepares reports and accumulates data for court hearings and if corrective measures are not taken; testifies in court as required
• Performs proactive inspection sweeps of the city, unrelated to a compliant or scheduled inspection, to ensure compliance of regulations or policies set forth by the City
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• International Code Council Certification in all disciplines, including, but not limited to, Mechanical, Building, Plumbing and Electrical
• A minimum of one year of related experience
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices
• Knowledge of all aspects of Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential and Fire codes
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to climb on a roof, in attics, up ladders, and on scaffolding in order to perform inspections
• Ability to solve problems and maintain composure in high pressure situations
• Ability to enforce ordinances and other regulations with firmness and tact while exercising good customer service skills
• Ability to become knowledgeable of City-specific environmental health and safety codes, property maintenance codes, fire codes, construction codes, and related laws and ordinances within a reasonable amount of time
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software programs and ability to learn others.