Local Building Inspector

Local Building Inspector Department: Building Employment Status:

Non-Exempt, UFCW Admin; Full-Time (35 Hours/Week) Salary: Grade A09,

Step 01- \$26.06/Hour - \$34.34/Hour Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM -

3:00 PM Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Construction

Supervisors License for at least five (5) years, Two (2) year Associates

Degree in a field related to building construction or design for local

Inspector or: Four (4) year degree in a field related to building

construction or design for inspector of buildings/building commissioner.

(Combination of education and work experience which would confer

equivalent knowledge and ability). SUMMARY The City of Chicopee?s

Building Department is hiring a Local Building Inspector who enforces

the provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR), the

Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (521 CMR), as well as the City

of Chicopee Ordinances for the safety and protection of the general

public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: The local inspector shall enforce all

the provisions of 780 CMR, 521 CMR and any other state statutes, rules,

regulations, ordinance or bylaws which empower the building official.

Act on any question relative to the mode or manner of construction and

materials to be used in the construction, reconstruction, alterations,

repair, demolition, removal, installation of equipment and the location,

use, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures, except

as otherwise specifically provided for by statutory requirements or as

provided for in 780 CMR. Receive applications and issue permits for the

construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal or

change in use or occupancy of buildings and structures and inspect the

premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance

with the provisions of 780 CMR. Issue all necessary notices or orders to

ensure compliance with 780 CMR. Make such inspections as deemed

necessary to ensure compliance with 780 CMR. Inspect and investigate all

zoning issues as assigned by the building commissioner. QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years\' experience in supervision\* of the State Building Code

in construction or design. - Required Massachusetts Construction

Supervisors License for at least five (5) years. - Required Two (2) year

Associates Degree in a field related to building construction or design

for local Inspector or: Four (4) year degree in a field related to

building construction or design for inspector of buildings/building

commissioner. Combination of education and work experience which would

confer equivalent knowledge and ability. A general knowledge of the

accepted requirements for building construction, fire prevention, light,

ventilation, safe exits and the requirements of Section 13 A of Chapter

22 and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto pertaining

to accessible design standards; and a general knowledge of other

equipment and materials essential for safety, comfort, and convenience

of the occupants of a building or structure. - Required. BENEFITS The

City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment

status) with a robust benefits package which include the following:

Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement

Plan, and more