Construction Inspector

The City of Grand Forks is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform advanced building inspection and plans examining work; to enforce compliance with building codes, regulations and ordinances; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Essential Functions :

1. Plan and carry out own on-site inspections to ensure construction materials and techniques comply with building code requirements; issue Stop Work Orders as delegated.

2. Identify structures that are unfit for habitation; issue notices to correct hazardous conditions; assist in specific design revisions for the achievement of code compliance.

3. Confirm all approved site plan requirements; verify completeness of installation, quality of workmanship and assembly of building structures and equipment.

4. Examine plans and specifications of new construction additions and alterations to residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of the construction codes, ordinances and regulations.

5. Confer with and advise architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret building code requirements and restrictions. Inform contractors of requirements for license requirements.

6. Resolve inspection and plan review issues and concerns raised between outside parties in a timely manner a nd inform leadership; meet with involved parties to review and confirm issues to resolve concerns.

7. Maintain a variety of records on inspection activities and operations; prepare analytical and statistical reports.

8. Act as delegated department representative when warranted; respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

9. Conduct commercial and residential plan review and inspection work.

10. Compute and verify fees for various charges and permits; building. And others as assigned by department leadership.

11. Assist property owners with flood plain issues and requirements.

12. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by department leadership.

Knowledge : Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive building inspection program; All types of building construction methods, practices, materials, and standards; Stages of construction where possible violations and defects may be detected and corrected; methods and techniques of building inspection; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances governing general building construction and zoning; Complex principles and techniques of building inspection and plans examination work; Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics; Major types of building construction, materials and methods; Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial and residential buildings.

Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Operate office equipment including computers and supporting accessories for electronic drawing review.

Abilities: Independently perform the most difficult building inspections; Interpret, explain and enforce applicable building and zoning codes; Prepare clear and concise reports; Read and interpret building plans, specifications and building codes; Determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements; Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices; Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact; Work independently in the absence of supervision. Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible building construction experience or equivalent experience.

Training:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or school with major course work in architecture, engineering or a related field.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid ICC Residential Building inspector's Certificate and ICC

Residential Plans Examiner Certificate within first 6 months of employment.