Company Description Grand Chute, located in Wisconsin’s Fox Cities, is the largest town in the state in both population and property valuation. With over 20,000 residents and more than $2.4 billion in property value, the town is a growing hub for commerce and community life. Grand Chute features the largest retail center north of Milwaukee, anchored by the Fox River Mall, reinforcing the Fox Cities’ reputation as “Wisconsin’s Shopping Place.” The town is also home to Fox Cities Stadium and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Class “A” baseball team. Grand Chute offers a dynamic environment for individuals seeking a place to live, work, shop, and play.
General Job Summary
The purpose of this position is primarily to review residential building plans, issue permits, and conduct inspections to ensure building designers and trade workers for construction, electric, heating / cooling and plumbing, design and build / structures to meet all applicable building codes. If applicable based on commercial certifications, duties may include commercial permitting and inspections. The Building Inspector I shall work to provide for and protect the health, property, and life safety to all who enters any home, business or place of work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Building Inspections - Inspections of buildings, structures, property for construction, electrical, heating & cooling, plumbing, zoning, stormwater drainage, damage to building and structure due to fire, storm, and vehicle.
Permitting and Maintain Project Files - Ensuring building / subcontractor permit applications are complete and issuing permits for work to be done within the Town. Primarily responsible for issuing permits for residential accessory buildings and accessory structures. File paperwork after inspections and plan reviews.
Building Plan Review - Review building plans to make sure they meet minimum or better local and state codes for buildings, structures, heating and ventilating, electric, and plumbing for construction of commercial, residential buildings and other structures.
Code Enforcement / Local Zoning Review - Follow up on complaints from citizens, employees and owners of places of business and residential property to verify that they meet local zoning requirements and state building codes.
Customer Relation- Provide customer service by discussing projects, building plans, potential zoning issues and complaints with architects, engineers, building trades contractors, and general public.
Permitting and Maintain Project Files - Ensuring building / subcontractor permit applications are complete and issuing permits for work to be done within the Town. File paperwork after inspections and plan reviews.
Perform additional duties as assigned and attend the Town required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety, health and sanitation codes, regulations, or practices required by the Town or governmental authority.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent
· 1-3 years building construction trades or construction management experience.
· Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
· At least 2 of the following Wisconsin Commercial Certifications and Uniform Dwelling Code Inspector Certifications.:
o Wisconsin Commercial Inspection Certification: Building & HVAC
o Wisconsin Commercial Inspection Certification: Plumbing
o Wisconsin Commercial Inspection Certification: Electrical
o Uniform Dwelling Code Inspector Certification: Building & HVAC
o Uniform Dwelling Code Inspector Certification: Plumbing
o Uniform Dwelling Code Inspector Certification: Electrical
· All 3 Uniform Dwelling Code Inspector Certifications required within 1 year of employment.
State Certifications must be renewed every 4 years. 24 hours of continuing education required every 4 years. Town pays for continuing education and certification renewal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Knowledge of current state construction code – building, heating and electrical.
● Knowledge of construction methods and materials common to commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects.
● Skilled in effective verbal and written communication.
● Skilled in customer service / conflict resolution.
● General proficiency with basic Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
● Ability to accurately interpret and enforce applicable codes
● Analyze structural compliance, and read plans/specifications
● Make independent judgement and decisions and effectively communicate to coworkers and the public.
The Town may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Equipment Used
Pick-up truck/passenger vehicle (Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required), calibration equipment, GPS units, locating devices, tape measure and various hand tools, computer, iphone, calculator, copier, printer/scanner, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe PDF, ESLA (state program).
Working Conditions
Work is performed both in indoor and outdoor settings. Movement is required over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces while working in a variety of weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain; exposure to conditions at project sites such as dirt, dust, caustic substances, and loud noise while making site visits.
Typical hours are Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 4:30 pm and Friday from 7:00 am – 11:00 am
