Field Inspector

Field Inspector (Open Positions: 1)

Closes On: May 17, 2024 at 04:06 PM EST

Department: Planning and Development

Division: Planning and Development

Job Status: Full-Time

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

Hour Per Week: 40

Rate of Pay: $30.07 - $40.58

Details: This position offers a flexible work schedule with the option to work a four day work week, 7AM-5PM or M-Fri 7AM-3PM Apply Now

Job Summary

The Field Inspector's primary function is to conduct inspections for code

compliance and public safety issues and concerns. The Field Inspector

conducts all residential inspections; assists in commercial inspections as

requested by the Code/Health Inspector; conducts administrative;

technical; mechanical; plumbing; minor electrical inspections and zoning

compliance inspections. The Field Inspector may assist with food and

safety monitoring as needed. Performs other work-related duties as

required. Reviews field inspections with Code/Health Inspector

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of standard practices, tools, materials and equipment of the construction/building trades.

• Considerable knowledge of the provisions of national and state building codes and of applicable City rules and regulations.

• Ability to enforce all rules and regulations fairly and impartially.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret to others complex diagrams, blueprints, drawings, plans and technical specifications.

• Ability to foster and promote cooperative relations with the public and varied groups.

• Ability to read lab analysis and other reports and distill into understandable terms.

• Ability to test and detect faulty materials, craftmanship, and equipment.

• Skill in report writing is critical.

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, and reports.

• Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Proficient computer skills to include Municity 5 software.

Essential Functions

These job duties and responsibilities are representative. Specific duties may be assigned to others and/or added to meet the City's business and operational needs.

• Conducts residential and commercial building inspections for framing, footings, foundation, plumbing, mechanical and energy systems.

• Conducts office reviews of building, plumbing and mechanical plans and other schematics to determine if there are any violations or safety issues for compliance with residential or commercial building codes.

• Conducts other related building inspections (such as foundation, framing, plumbing, HVAC or energy code related).

• Conducts building walk-throughs in the presence of contractors and owners in order to identify punch-lists of work issues in need of resolution.

• When conducting plan reviews and when on-site; reviews for zoning setbacks and compliance.

• Prepares inspection reports on field visits for each site, ensuring report is filed accordingly.

• Maintains positive public relations when in the field.

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

• May assist with food, health & safety monitoring issues when requested by the Codes/Health Inspector.

• May assist with American with Disabilities (ADA) inspections; asbestos & lead paint inspections

• May act as the Code/Health Officer in their absence.

• May sign-off on residential and commercial building permits and sign Certificates of Occupancy in the absence of the Code/Health Officer

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience -

High School Diploma and the equivalent combination of an Associate degree with (or a combination of educational classes/course)10 years of field experience in building/construction trades

Or

Associate degree and/or continued education in the construction trades and/or equivalent combination of trade school classes, seminars, or Journeyperson Certificate. (Certified Journeyperson requires 10 years of construction field experience and 4 years of educational courses and exams to become certified.)

Licenses/Certifications -

• Journeyperson Certificate/Certified Carpenters Training Program (a four-year apprenticeship certification program with prior field experience and exams) or the equivalent education and prior field experience of a minimum of 10 years.

• ICC Certification preferred.

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• Lift or move: up to 10 pounds: required

• Lift or move: up to 100 pounds or more: seldom, if ever required

• Stand: up to 1/3 of the time per day

• Walk: up to 2/3 of the time per day

• Sit: up to 1/3 of the times per day

• Talk or Hear: up to 2/3 of the time per day

• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: up to 1/3 of the time per day

• Climb or balance: up to 1/3 of the time per day

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: up to 1/3 of the time per day

• Reach with hands and arms: up to 1/3 of the time per day

• Taste or smell: seldom, if ever required

• Vibration: seldom, if ever required Vision: at or correctable to normal ranges

• Vision: at or correctable to normal ranges

Job Environment:

• Work is performed both indoors and up to 2/3 time outdoors and the employee is

exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is subject to the hazards

associated with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, working near moving

mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and work in high, precarious places.

Work environment noise level is very loud.

• Operates computer equipment, printer, facsimile machine, telephone, copier, and

all other standard office equipment; and operates light trucks and automobiles.

• Interacts frequently with contractors, homeowners, the public and residents,

local businesses, non-profit organizations, regulators, the media and City

officials. Contacts are in person, by the telephone, and by email and involve an

information exchange dialogue.

• Errors could result in delays or loss of services, cause damage to buildings and/or

equipment and injury to others, impact public health and may have legal and/or

financial ramifications