Building Inspector

Description:

Nature of Work: This is inspection work in enforcement of municipal building and related codes and ordinances covering building construction, alteration, and repair. Work also includes checking plans and specifications for ordinance compliance, enforcing zoning ordinances on all properties, issuing permits for signs and awnings, and inspecting signs and awnings for code compliance. Employees ordinarily work alone in the field and are responsible to make independent decisions, subject to periodic review by superiors.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND Five years of experience in building construction work.

Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain an International Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.) or equivalent certificate as a building inspector by the end of the probationary period if the work to be performed is in the area of actual building inspection. Employees in this classification whose work areas are not involved with building inspection, such as the area of sign inspection, may not be required to possess such certification. Must be able to drive or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the city during the course of the work day.