- $0 Cost Medical.
- RSA Retirement Benefits.
Responsible for performing field inspections of residential and commercial structures plumbing, gas, electrical and mechanical installations and approving official documents permitting building construction, remodeling, renovation, demolition, and occupancy.
- Approves new structures for occupancy subject to approved inspections based on minimum adopted code requirements.
- Performs field inspections of all permitted structures to include plumbing, gas, electrical and mechanical installations.
- Assists other building inspectors with difficult building problems or issues.
- Explains building code requirements to contractors and the public.
- Inputs inspection results into an automated inspection and permitting software program using a desktop, laptop, notebook or tablet computer and completes all required Inspection paperwork.
- Places stop work orders on jobs where no permit has been obtained.
Job Conditions:
- Position splits time approximately 20% in office and 80% in field.
- May require flexibility to work additional hours when needed to complete projects and assignments.
- May involve callout work in case of storms or other civil emergencies.
- Field work often done in rain and other inclement weather.
- Field work often done at job sites with dangerous conditions such as incomplete structures, paint and other chemicals on-site, electric tools in use, noise, etc.
- Must maintain a strong driving record for city insurance purpose and record may be periodically checked by the City.
- Strong background record required, due to frequent interaction with public.
A.S. Degree in a construction-related discipline (e.g., Electrician, HVAC Repair, etc.) with 3 years of related experience, at least one of which was as a certified Building Inspector; OR Licensure as an Alabama General Contractor or Homebuilder with at least 3 years related experience, at least one of which was as a certified Building Inspector; OR five years experience as certified building inspector; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience and ability to acquire at least one certification through examination by a nationally recognized and accreditation agency or organization during the first year of employment. Certification in Building Inspection and at least one other specialty (e.g., electrical inspector, HVAC inspector, etc.) by a nationally-recognized Building Code Organization (e.g., SBCCI, ICBO, etc.) required.
Specific Job Skills:
Technical:
- Extensive, expert knowledge of adopted building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas, swimming pool, life safety, fire prevention and other building and trade codes.
- Ability to conduct thorough field inspections of new and remodeled residential and commercial structures and associated plumbing, gas, electrical and mechanical components.
- Ability to review building and trade plans to identify code deficiencies.
- Ability to review work of field inspectors and correct errors in a constructive manner.
- Ability to drive a four-wheel vehicle off road.
- Ability to train others and lead others with complex building problems.
- Ability to continuously grow in technical knowledge through study and biennial participation in code related examinations for technical certification through nationally recognized accreditation agencies.
Physical Capabilities:
- Ability to be mobile in order to climb into and out of ditches, attics, building, crawlspaces, and other tight and difficult places for inspection.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with public.
- Ability to work around specific chemicals required for building construction.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stand/sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to drive.
- Ability to travel.
