BUILDING INSPECTOR I/ BUILDING INSPECTOR II/ BUILDING INSPECTOR III
DEFINITION
Responsibilities
To perform rule specific inspection activities in the review of plans and inspections of new building projects, alterations, and repairs, to enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and established standards to achieve compliance, and to perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Depending on qualifications, incumbents may be assigned to any one, or any combination of inspection discipline areas as:
Building Specialty Inspection
Plumbing/Mechanical Specialty Inspection
Electrical Specialty Inspection
Roofing Combination Inspection
Residential Combination Inspection
Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection
Residential Combination & Structural Plan Review
Non-Structural Building Plan Review
Plumbing/Mechanical Plan Review
Electrical Plan Review
Project Management
Enforcement Case Management
Building Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods, practices, materials, codes, ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to building construction.
Plumbing/Mechanical Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods, practices, materials, codes, ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to plumbing and mechanical construction.
Electrical Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods, practices, materials, codes, ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to electrical construction.
Roofing Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on roofing installations on one and two family residences, multi- family and commercial buildings, including building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspections, incidental to the roofing work.
Residential Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and roofing installations on one, two, and three family residences for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and roofing installations on specific types of building permits for multi-family and commercial buildings qualifying for inspections by Light Commercial Inspectors.
Residential Combination & Structural Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for one, two, and three family dwellings, and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances, and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies. Inspects all work, including the most complex installations to support fast track construction and assists with other inspections, including combination inspections.
Non-Structural Building Plan Review assignments concern the review of the more complex building plans and supporting materials for commercial and multi-family buildings, and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances and policies, responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work, including the most complex installations to support fast track construction, and assists with other inspections disciplines as they relate to non-structural building plan review and construction.
Plumbing/Mechanical Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for plumbing and mechanical installations, and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work, including the most complex installations to support fast track construction and assists with other inspection disciplines as they relate to plumbing and mechanical plan review installations.
Electrical Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for electrical installations, and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work, including the most complex installations to support fast track construction, and assists with other inspection disciplines as they relate to electrical plan review and installations.
Project Management assignments concern the development and administration of contracts for the construction or plan review of facilities, and the inspection of construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and the management and coordination of City or private venture projects. Projects are managed and coordinated from conception through completion. In addition, Project Management assignments assist the project team by coordinating and expediting project approval, plan review, permit issuance, and inspections functions with various departments and agencies.
Enforcement Case Management assignments concern complaint investigations for determination of code deficiencies, not necessarily related to active construction; management of contracts to demolish or repair structures with identified deficiencies, and coordination with various organizations and agencies in managing cases.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Building Inspector class levels are distinguished by the number of inspection disciplines an inspector is recognized to be qualified in based on certification and demonstrable abilities.
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are automatically flexed to the higher level upon completion of required experience and certification as established per the discipline being flexed to. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class.
Building Inspector I is the entry-level classification in the building inspection series requiring skill and knowledge in any one inspection discipline as illustrated. Incumbents may be assigned to perform the less difficult or complex work in other disciplines as required.
Building Inspector II is distinguished from Building Inspector I, in that the former requires the performance of complex duties within two inspection disciplines as illustrated. Incumbents may be assigned to perform the less difficult or complex work in other disciplines as required.
Building Inspector III is distinguished from Building Inspector I and II that it requires the incumbent to perform complex duties within three inspection disciplines as illustrated. Incumbents may be assigned to perform the less difficult or complex work in other disciplines as required.
Building Inspector I, II, and III is distinguished from Building Inspector IV, by the latter requiring the incumbent to perform complex duties within four inspection disciplines.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED
Direct and lead supervision is provided by a Supervising Building Inspector or higher-level management personnel.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
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