Inspector 2 - Chattanooga, United States - City of Chattanooga

Description

Job Description

Salary: $49, $59, GS.9NE)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*

Work Location: 1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: Public Works, Land Development Office

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for serving as the lead, and inspecting new and existing building systems, to ensure compliance with relevant codes. Duties include assigning work, reviewing plans, training inspectors and educating contractors and the public about code and ordinances. Works under limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Serves as a lead to lower-level inspector staff to include assigning and monitoring work, training staff on work methods and procedures and providing direction.

Conducts field inspections of applicable systems and materials for conformance with applicable codes and established specifications and approved construction plans and final inspections with issuance of Certificate of Completion.

Investigates health department complaints and illegal complaints; may inspect systems following natural disasters.

Reviews construction plans and specifications for conformance with codes. Issues certificates of completion on approved work.

Reviews amendments in codes; submits recommendations for code changes. Provides information and technical assistance concerning requirements of codes; discusses problem areas with property owners and contractors; responds to questions or complaints concerning code violations.

Coordinates inspection activities with other departments, property owners, contractors, other inspectors or other individuals.

Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors the work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Conducts inspections and enforces applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures; initiates appropriate actions to correct deviations or violations; interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

May participate in inspections for substandard housing and/or investigate reports of hazardous conditions.

Conducts code enforcement activities including initiating stop-work orders; preparing written notices of violation; testifying in court regarding court violations; appearing before the City Council in matters pertaining to code violations and performing other related activities.

Receives, processes and maintains a variety of forms, reports, correspondence, construction plans, drawings, specifications, manuals, codebooks, ordinances and/or other related documentation.

Records inspection visits and results in applicable databases and logbooks.

May stop construction of non-compliant installations.

May perform and or evaluate tests confirming quality requirements.

Uses, carries and answers cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an apprenticeship or training in a skilled trade supplemented by four (4) years experience in designated field pertaining to installation, maintenance or inspection; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.

All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Must meet the State of Tennessee Board of Building Standards minimum requirements for at least one (1) of the following four (4) categories at the time of application.

1. Building Inspector
2. Electrical Inspector
3. Gas & Mechanical Inspector
4. Plumbing Inspector

Must be able to obtain Special Police Commission Certification(s) within six (6) months of hire.

Valid Tennessee Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of commercial and residential building systems and related installation requirements; inspection methods; applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; applicable tools and equipment utilized in the trade and customer service principles.

Skill in prioritizing and assigning work; using a computer and related software applications; conducting plumbing inspections for compliance with applicable codes; operating applicable tools and equipment of the trade; conducting investigations; interpreting, applying and communicating applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; reviewing plans for code compliance; reviewing and interpreting a variety of technical documents, including blueprints and schematics and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, dusts, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions and intense noises.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check/drug screening/lift test.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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