Building Inspector - III

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of advanced technical duties to assure compliance with county building and zoning codes.

Works under the general guidance, direction and instruction of the Building Official or Department Director.

• Assures county-wide compliance with the adopted building codes and ordinances of the jurisdiction and related regulations and standards.
• Deals with the public and industry professionals, relating notices, orders, code requirements and provides general education in departmental and code issues and procedures.
• Performs inspections within the scope of State licensure to assure that construction or existing and proposed structures and uses conform to the codes and ordinances of the County and State, and services notices, orders, and reports. Perform and review engineering calculations necessary for determining loads and stresses in accordance with specific code criteria.
• Makes determinations of application and interpretations of codes, ordinances, regulations and standards in consultation with the Building Official.
• Performs advanced analyses of permit applications and construction projects.
• Helps resolve escalated complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Helps to resolve escalated customer service issues.
• Pursues education as directed and permitted by the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Determines permit fees following established procedures; maintains and creates file associated with permits, plan review, inspection, violations, notices and orders, testing, time tracking and associated items.
• Issues notices, orders, reports, corrections and institutes appropriate actions. Oversees and conducts inspections, investigations and plan reviews.
• Provides direct supervision to Special Inspectors, Contract Building Inspectors, Building Inspector II and review their inspection reports for accuracy and compliance. Administers divisional procedures and policies as delegated.
• Helps resolve escalated complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Helps to resolve escalated customer service issues.

• Ability to detect hazards and violations and detail compliance with Codes during plan review and field inspection work; ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality in field inspection work.
• Working knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes; working knowledge of modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment; working knowledge of drafting and blueprint reading.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; basic knowledge of engineering mathematics including algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry.
• Ability to apply codes accurately and effectively; ability to read and analyze drawings and specifying and integrate geological, structural, environmental, economic, historical, geographical and social considerations and impacts into the analyses.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret plans and specifications of any complexity, and to compare them with construction in progress.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees, other departments, architects, engineers, contractors, building inspectors, builders and the general public.
• Ability to practice effective public relations and develop professional working relationships.
• Ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to perform tasks independently and be self‑motivating.
• Possess basic computer skills such as personal computers and components; laser printer, file server and components, peripherals, network hardware, and various hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.), 10‑key calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, digitizer, global positioning system and vehicle.

• Experience related to some aspect of building construction…