Building Inspector III

Performs technical inspection of all construction projects within the City of Kingsport to ensure compliance with appropriate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes. Assists in enforcement of city codes,  ordinances, and structures unfit for human habitation.

Inspects residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout the various construction and/or remodeling phases for compliance to applicable city, State and Federal codes, regulations and/or ordinances including building, plumbing, electrical and gas;

• Checks location of structure or additions against approved plans for compliance to city zoning ordinance for setbacks;

• Inspects materials, workmanship, foundations, footings, and framing;

• Coordinates and schedules joint commercial certificate of occupancy inspections with Fire Marshal's office;

• Refers interpretative questions of codes to Chief Building Official for review and response to contractors    

  and/or citizens;

• Enter inspection results, schedules inspections, completes inspection checklist in the field;

• Issues certificate of occupancy when project is completed;

• Attaches all necessary documentation to permit or code case;

• Maintains records and files of project status through community development software;

• Train and advise new inspectors;

• Oversee subordinates in the absence of the Chief Building Official;

• Review and approve residential plans for new construction, remodel, and additions; and

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of building/construction inspection activities;

• Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations;

• Knowledge of City of Kingsport codes and policies regarding zoning, environmental restrictions and other regulations;

• Knowledge  of  acceptable  safety  standards  and  methods   of  building  construction  for  commercial,          

• industrial and residential projects;

• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer programs essential to job performance to include table usage in 

• the field;

• Skill  in  working  effectively  in  an  environment  subject  to  quickly  changing  priorities,  constant interruptions, frequent exposure to varying environmental conditions as well as hazards of in-process 

• construction;

• Skill in determining if construction plans/specifications conform with code requirements;

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, city personnel, and the 

• public.

High school graduate or high school equivalent; plus, experience equivalent to five years' full time construction work with responsibility as a foreman, inspection, superintendent or related background; OR Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Building Construction or Engineering or closely related area may substitute for two years of construction work experience only. ICC Certification required for position are:

• ICC Certification as Residential Building, Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector as required by T.C.A. 68-120-113, T.C.A. 68-120-118 and modified by State Fire Marshal's Rules 0780-0216;  
• ICC Certification as Property Maintenance & Housing inspector OR Residential Combination Inspector;