Building and Property Maintenance Inspector

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Little Rock is seeking a Building Inspector to regularly examine commercial, industrial, and residential projects for compliance with City building codes. The role emphasizes safety, code interpretation, and accurate reporting throughout construction phases.

The ideal candidate will have high school completion with 2 years of construction/inspection experience, including 1 year reading blueprints, and 1 year of computer experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in building construction or building inspection.
• 1 year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications.
• 1 year of computer experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect commercial, industrial, and residential construction to ensure compliance with City of Little Rock Building Codes.
• Assess buildings under construction to identify code violations and safety concerns.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Computer skills

Building inspection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE

To regularly inspect sub-standard commercial, industrial and office buildings, buildings under construction, and residential homes under construction to ensure properties are in compliance with City of Little Rock Building codes.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school, and two (2) years of experience in building construction, building inspection, residential framing construction, or a related area, to include one (2) year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications, or a related area, and one (1) year of computer experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess Citation Authority Certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

FOR INCUMBENTS INSPECTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

• Must possess certification per International Code Council as a Building Inspector (Residential or Property Maintenance and Housing) within twelve (12) months of date of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

FOR INCUMBENTS INSPECTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

• Must possess certification per International Code Council as a Building Inspector (Commercial) within twelve (12) months of date of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

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