PRBM Inspector - Plan Review

Essential Functions

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings construction and installations of new or replacement HVAC systems for compliance with state codes and local ordinances
• Reviews residential and commercial building plans for compliance with building and mechanical codes, land development codes and local ordinances; and approves or disapproves permit issuance
• Issues violation notices and Certificates of Occupancy and prepares inspection reports
• Explains building and residential codes, mechanical, land development, and other applicable codes, and ordinances to the public

• UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION
• Contacts and recommends connect or disconnect of service to utility company
• Reviews architectural and engineering plans, blueprints and construction specifications of residential and commercial structures for compliance with building and mechanical code requirements, land development regulations and local ordinances
• Conducts routine inspections of commercial and residential construction to enforce building and mechanical code requirements, land development regulations and local ordinances
• Recommends demolition of vacant or damaged structures when compliance has not been achieved
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to the public concerning policies, procedures, codes, regulations and permit and inspection requirements
• Investigates and resolves complaints of violations of building and mechanical codes and local ordinances
• Inspects heating, ventilation and air conditioning units, including ducts, vent pipes, and gas lines; enforce mechanical codes, regulations, and ordinances
• Conducts routine inspections of building, fire suppression, fire detection, HVAC, fireplaces, moving, range hood, mechanical refrigeration, sign, and wrecking permits
• Researches information, prepares correspondence and reports, maintains records and files and completes special projects
• Performs related work

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Sufficient vision is needed to review detailed plans and blueprints and to inspect buildings
• Sufficient mobility is needed to conduct inspections at locations with limited or difficult access

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Two years of experience in design, building technology, architecture, engineering, or a directly related construction position, such as a foreman or lead man

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver s license
• Must be on 24 hour call
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must work a varied schedule

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted but must include two years of design, building technology, architecture, engineering, or a directly related construction position, such as a foreman or lead man

• Must be certified as a One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector in the State of Kentucky or obtain within six months of employment (815 KAR 7:070)
• Must be certified as a Building Inspector, Level I, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within 12 months of employment
• Must be certified as a Building Inspector, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within 18 months of employment