Building Codes & Safety Inspector

Irondale; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

The City of Homewood is seeking a well-qualified Building Inspections Officer who enforces building, plumbing, electrical, and gas codes and city zoning ordinances to keep structures safe for occupancy.

The role requires inspecting plans, guiding contractors and homeowners, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards. Work includes coordinating with field staff and reviewing permits for life-safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Driver's license required.
• Experience interpreting plans for building code compliance (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry).
• Experience in installing electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, gas piping, or carpentry; overseeing construction.

Responsibilities

• Conducts building inspections following procedures to ensure compliance with codes and zoning.
• Enforces codes by reviewing plans and conducting inspections for safety and compliance.
• Inspects electrical installations against plan requirements for code compliance.
• Inspects gas systems, checks for leaks, and ensures proper venting and gas piping compliance.
• Manages permits, certificates of occupancy, and maintains inspection records.
• Reviews plans to ensure conformity with codes and coordinates life safety and accessibility inspections.
• Reviews plumbing inspections by verifying construction against code requirements.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and keeps up with applicable laws and guidelines.
• Maintains inspection records, calculates fees, and prepares for court cases as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Building code interpretation

Electrical installations

HVAC installations

Plumbing/gas systems

Carpentry/structural framing

Residential/commercial construction

Job description

The City of Homewood is seeking a well-qualified Building Inspections Officer who enforces building, plumbing, electrical, and gas codes and city zoning ordinances to keep structures safe for occupancy.

The role requires inspecting plans, guiding contractors and homeowners, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards. Work includes coordinating with field staff and reviewing permits for life-safety compliance.