Building Inspector - #25-CI3010-01

Introduction

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work The fundamental reason the classification exists is to enforce the International Building Codes, City Zoning Ordinances, Flood Ordinance and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance with regard to residential and commercial construction. The essential functions are: Inspect residential and commercial construction for the purpose of enforcement of a minimum standard of requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, public health and general welfare with regard to the built environment; inspects residential and commercial construction for compliance with city zoning, flood hazard and erosion and sediment control ordinances; inspects existing residential and commercial buildings and facilities for the purpose of approving or denying certificate of occupancy, change of occupancy, business license, liquor license and fire/storm damage; investigates complaints regarding: illegal/unlawful construction activities, unapproved occupancy/use of existing buildings and facilities, construction materials dumped on city streets and initiates legal actions as necessary to obtain compliance; communicates inspections results to persons of interest for the purpose of providing information as needed to approve temporary occupancy and authorize connection of utilities. Work requires discretion and judgment in the application of applicable codes and ordinances. General direction is received from the Building Plans Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D. Five years of experience in building construction in a leadership capacity such as contractor, engineer, architect, construction foreman, construction superintendent, or building inspector.
NOTE : Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered . Special Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid Alabama drivers license and insurable driving record as needed to operate a City vehicle in the inspections of residential and commercial buildings and sites under construction. Must have or obtain certification from a recognized certification program in compliance with the International Building Code as a Building Inspector (Residential OR Commercial) within one (1) year of employment. Must obtain the other certification option (Residential OR Commercial) within two (2) years of employment. Must obtain certification as an ADEM Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) within three (3) years of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical ability to stoop, bend, crawl or climb ladders or flights of stairs as needed to make inspections.

Kind of Examination Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Inspections Department . Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and attached supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center . Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

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