Building Inspector

Job Title: Building Inspector

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Planning

Division: Inspections

Supervisor: Inspections Administrator/Planning Director

Effective: 03/01/2011

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JOB SUMMARY

To review building plans and structures to ensure compliance to prevailing building codes. Code Enforcement efforts of substandard buildings are occasionally required to restore compliance is also expected. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Individual will perform other duties when needed by supervisor/department head.

Qualifications

II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ? High school diploma or GED required. ? Three (3) to four (4) years of working knowledge and experience of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building processes and procedures. ? Must have some knowledge of building codes and procedures. ? Must have certifications by SBCCI in plumbing, electrical, and/or the building inspections field. ? Must be able to communicate proficiently in English and Spanish. ? Computer skills required. III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS ? Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant's rejection from consideration. ? Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City's expense. ? Applicant must have a professional appearance. ? Applicant must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations within the past two (2) years. IV. SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS ? Ability to interpret and enforce building codes and ordinances on building permit applications and in the field. ? Ability to communicate effectively with the public. The ability to communicate is expected to be verbal, in written form, and via a telephone. ? Ability to follow a firm work schedule as directed by supervisor. ? Ability to deal with public relation issues and various types of citizen inquiries tactfully, courteously, and in a business matter. ? Ability to compute and record numbers correctly. ? Ability to follow instructions orally or in written form and perform tasks with little or no supervision. ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with office staff, other departments, elected officials and the general public. ? Ability to perform work that is routine and detailed. ? Ability to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks without the variety itself causing a loss of efficiency. ? Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately (to include correct spelling). ? Ability to make sound decisions based on available data/criteria, laws and regulations, or city policy. ? Ability to quickly handle special projects of diverse nature as assigned. ? Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policy procedures. ? Ability to follow directives insuring confidentiality. V. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Review building permit applications and walk through structures during various stages of construction. ? Advise contractors and/or other agents of building code requirements or violations in a professional manner. ? Attend occasional Building Board of Adjustments meetings or hearings at the Municipal Court on items relating to substandard structures. ? Become member of the Valley Building Officials Association and attend and actively participate in their meetings. ? Answer questions from citizens, with clear, courteous, and business voice. ? Reporting alleged violations to building code and related ordinances. VI. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? None

Special Requirements

VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following: ? City vehicle, Two-way radio ? Flashlight, Hard hat, Safety vest, Clip board, Measuring tape ? Telephone, Cell phone, Camera (digital & video) ? Inspection tickets, Code books, Subdivision & city maps ? Copy machine, Fax machine ? Personal Computer, Typewriter, Thumb Drive, Keyboard, Scanner, Mouse ? Printer, Computer Software, CDs ? Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, Ruler ? Architect's measuring scale ? Policy & procedure handbook VIII. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure to the following environmental conditions are required for this job. IX. MANUAL DEXTERITY Gross and fine hand manipulation is required to carry inspection equipment and to document data obtained during walk through inspection sites.