Assistant Building Inspector

Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Paid time off

Travel allowance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant Building Inspector to join the Building Inspector Team. The role offers exposure to a variety of projects within a dynamic town government setting.

Responsibilities include enforcing the state building code and local bylaws, conducting inspections, reviewing permits, and addressing inquiries from the public. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant certification or progress toward it.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in supervision of building construction or design and zoning enforcement
• Massachusetts Local Inspector certification or eligibility within 6-12 months
• Valid driver’s license required
• Knowledge of Massachusetts State Building Code and local zoning bylaws
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Enforces the Massachusetts State Building Code, town bylaws, and applicable regulations
• Reviews permit applications and conducts field inspections for code compliance
• Conducts periodic inspections of schools, restaurants, theaters, and other buildings
• Investigates violations and follows up on enforcement actions
• Responds to public questions about permits and codes
• Meets with contractors to review construction projects

Job description

Summary

The Town of Shrewsbury, a full service local government driven by high performance and creativity, is seeking a dedicated professional who cares deeply about their work, the community and the lives of people around them to join the Building Inspector Team as an Assistant Building Inspector. This position offers a great opportunity to work on a variety of projects.

Details

Weekly Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week
Title: Assistant Building Inspector
Location: Town Hall & Field
Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

What You’ll Do

• Enforces the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code and the town zoning bylaw, and rules and regulations of the Architectural Access Board.
• Reviews building permit applications and conducts field inspections to ensure conformity with all code requirements, approved plans and zoning restrictions.
• Conducts periodic inspections of schools, restaurants, theaters, churches, places of assembly and apartment buildings, as required by statute.
• Investigates violations of the building code and zoning bylaw and conducts follow-up actions.
• Respond to the public’s questions pertaining to permits, building codes and bylaws.
• Meets with contractors, architects and engineers to conduct preliminary review of construction projects.

What You Bring

• Five years of experience in the supervision of building construction or design and zoning enforcement; or an Associate's Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in accordance with MGL c.143.
• Must be able to attain certification as a Massachusetts Local Inspector within the required timeline after starting or already possess certification. Certified candidates preferred. An uncertified candidate would need to be appointed conditionally and must submit an Examination Approval Request to the Massachusetts BOCC within 6 months of appointment and successfully complete all required exams within 12 months of appointment to attain certification.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Knowledge of the materials and methods of building construction and equipment and the Massachusetts State Building Code, local zoning bylaws and other applicable State statutes, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of accepted requirements for building construction, fire prevention, light, ventilation and safe egress.
• Thorough knowledge of field inspection practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially in the areas of customer service and public relations.

Works Hours & Benefits

• The Assistant Building Inspector works from the Building, Planning, & Economic Development office suite at the Town Hall and frequently works out of the office around Town completing inspections.
• The Town of Shrewsbury offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a pension, an extensive employee assistance program, the opportunity for professional development, and competitive paid time off in the form of sick, personal, and vacation days.
• This position comes with a monthly travel allowance as well as a cell phone stipend or use of a town phone.