Senior Building Inspector - South Main Street Vineyard, Utah, United States

GENERAL PURPOSE · Performs a variety of supervisory, code-professional and technical duties assisting to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the daily operation of the building inspection department; oversees and performs inspections of all aspects of construction including res ...

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of supervisory, code-professional and technical duties assisting to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the daily operation of the building inspection department; oversees and performs inspections of all aspects of construction including residential dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with one or more of the City's building, housing, or zoning codes and approved plans; performs commercial and residential plan reviews, approves and issues building permits, answers codes questions from the public and carries out code enforcement duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general policy guidance of the Chief Building Official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide close to general supervision to the Building Inspector(s) III, II and I, Plans Examiner, and Permit Technician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervision & Leadership: May supervise the field inspection program and inspectors; recruits, trains and maintains a knowledgeable and up to date team.

Day-to-Day Operations: Responds to permit inquiries received in person and by telephone; provides customer service to applicants, homeowners, architects, engineers, and contractors in regards to permits and plan review.

Reads and interprets adopted codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, specifications as related to construction projects.

Works with a computer to schedule inspections and update inspections performed.

Performs complex and detailed plan checks of major projects; researches and reviews proposed building plans to assure compliance with city ordinances, uniform building and safety codes; refers plans to other agencies for further research as necessary.

Determines building permit fees following established procedures for building type and size; issues permit for building, plumbing, electrical, sewer, water, heating, cooling and other construction phases as required by law; responds to requests for permits and issues the same; reviews and issues sign permits

Inspects new buildings, additions to and alterations of existing buildings for compliance with the currently adopted editions of the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Residential Code, and/or the National Electrical Code.

Reads and interprets building plans and engineering specifications by reviewing information and codes and completing computations; reads and interprets adopted codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, specifications as related to construction projects; examines, reviews, and confirms all building plans and documents submitted for building permits are in compliance with current building codes, local municipal building ordinances and adopted state amendments. Documents review results and follow through with re-checks and additional documentation submittals.

Internal & External Relations: Coordinate with other departments to ensure a smooth process for customers; explains the building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and other codes including zoning codes to contractors and the general public; mediates code interpretation and enforcement disputes with architects, developers and builders; negotiates alternatives within provisions of the applicable codes; coordinates board of appeals proceedings as needed; attends various board and public meetings as needed to communicate division activity and to advise on issues affecting building activities within the city.

Responds to permit inquiries received in person and by telephone; provides customer service to applicants, homeowners, architects, engineers, and contractors in regards to permits and plan review.

Makes oral presentations and recommendations to the City Council, Board of Adjustment and other groups.

Performs related duties as required.

JOB STANDARDS

1. Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from High School, plus, two (2) years of specialized training directly related to building inspection;

AND

1. Eight (8) years of responsible experience performing above or related duties directly related to the building construction and inspection industry.

OR

1. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of construction methods and materials common to commercial, industrial and residential construction projects; legal system and procedures for initiating sanctions for code violations; basic engineering standards and codes; procedures and processes used in the establishment of codes and ordinances; political, legal and governmental processes affecting various building programs and project management; safety, fire, uniform abatement of dangerous buildings, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and energy conservation codes; modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment;, blue prints and related specifications; interpersonal communication skills. Working knowledge of work flow management.

Considerable Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving. Skill at the journey level in one or more of the construction disciplines (i.e., building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.).

Ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively; enforce regulations with fairness and impartiality; analyze permanent structures to determine conformity of established codes; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and interpret plans and specifications; visualize completed projects in planning stages and estimate the end results; estimate quantity of materials accurately; perform advanced mathematical calculations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.

1. Special Qualifications:

Must be ICC Certified Inspector and/or Building Official in both residential and commercial specializations, including: plan review, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building.

Must be State of Utah licensed Combination Inspector.

Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver's license.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) certified.

1. Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities not generally involving muscular strain. Physical activity and demands are frequent related to walking, standing, stooping, climbing, sitting, and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing or other effective communication is essential to job performance. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, complex thinking and creative problem solving common to most job functions. Frequent travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.