Building Inspector III Tucson

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The position of Building Inspector III is expected to perform skilled work in all phases of residential and light commercial building inspections to ensure compliance with city, state, and other building codes including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire, energy, and accessibility. The position of Building Inspector III is distinguished from the Building Inspector II by assignments requiring the application of commercial building codes in at least one discipline and by its greater on-site responsibility, technical knowledge and communication skills.

An employee in this class may be assigned to related duties in the City’s Development Services Department to include but not limited to residential inspections, light commercial inspections, and heavy commercial inspections.

Employees may progress to this class from the Building Inspector II by meeting specific, criteria-based promotional requirements of performance and proficiency, as well as meeting the minimum requirements of the class and certification(s) required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Building Inspector III position at the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department conducts residential and commercial building inspections for construction, manufactured buildings, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment, and systems to ensure conformance to building codes, plans, and regulatory standards. This position reviews residential and commercial plans and completes building inspection reports in an online permitting system.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Building Inspection Supervisor. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of Residential Building Inspection personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts building inspections, via video and in person of new and existing residential and commercial construction for compliance with the City of Tucson adopted building codes (ICC Building Codes), regulations, ordinances, policies, and approved construction documents. Inspections will include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural, energy, accessibility, building, etc. Deficiencies will be recorded by an inspector for subsequent inspection of corrections.

Maintains accurate record of residential and commercial building inspections by entering data and inspection comments into the City of Tucson’s permitting system. May follow up with customers by phone or email regarding inspection results and questions.

Provides advice, clarification, education and training to residential Building Inspectors. Monitors progress establishes timelines and reviews inspector reports. Promotes positive morale and recommends changes and suggestions for improvement.

Reviews complex blueprints and technical construction documents to ensure building code compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

Investigates and resolves complex residential and commercial customer complaints while maintaining respect and integrity. Researches permit issue matters, addresses the inquiry by returning customer calls/emails, and/or scheduling an inspection for customer.

Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions:

This position requires frequent driving to inspection sites and frequent exposure to outdoor locations to perform field inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school or GED

Work Experience:

Four (4) years of directly related experience

* Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Work Experience:

Experience in Compliance, Inspections, Construction and Building Inspection, Code Enforcement.
License/

Certifications:

International Code Council (ICC) Combination Residential Inspector Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience inspecting residential and commercial properties for compliance with building codes and specifications or journeyman level experience in one of the building construction trades.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

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