Building Inspector

City of Bismarck; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bismarck, North Dakota, seeks a Building Inspector to enforce building and zoning codes across commercial and residential construction. The role involves inspecting new and remodeled projects, reviewing plans, and guiding corrective actions to ensure compliance with adopted codes and ordinances.

The ideal candidate will have specialized training, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain an ICC Building Inspector certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Completion of specialized training in the field in addition to basic high school education.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid North Dakota driver’s license.
• ICC Building Inspector certification required within 12 months of employment; electrical/plumbing inspectors may need state licenses.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all aspects of new and remodeled construction to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Complete inspections and re-inspections; schedule meetings with contractors; document activities and corrections.
• Respond to public complaints regarding code applications.
• Review plans, blueprints, and addenda for code compliance.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Written communication

Oral communication

Plan and blueprint review

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ICC Building Inspector certification within 12 months

North Dakota driver’s license

Tools

Inspection tools (amp meters, circuit testers)

Computer skills

Job description

This position performs building inspections to enforce applicable building and zoning codes and ordinances.

• Inspects all aspects of new and remodeled commercial and residential construction to ensure compliance with all adopted construction codes and related zoning ordinances.
• Completes inspections and re-inspections; schedules meetings with contractors; records and documents all inspection activities, deficiencies and corrections.
• Responds to complaints from the public regarding the application of codes and ordinances.
• Reviews plans, blueprints, and addenda to ensure compliance with submitted documents and applicable codes and ordinances.
• Contacts owners, contractors, design professionals and homeowners to discuss violations of code and city ordinances and provide direction and assistance to make the appropriate corrective actions to ensure compliance; generates correction letters and/or notices and orders as required.
• Performs related duties.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector within twelve months of the date of employment. Employees performing electrical or plumbing inspections must also hold a current State of North Dakota master or journeyman license in the applicable field.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial, industrial, and residential construction.
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and trends related to building inspection and codes administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local building codes and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of structural, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, and fire prevention codes for building construction.
• Knowledge of city planning and zoning ordinances.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in reviewing site plans and subdivision plats.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in using such inspection, test, and measurement equipment as amp meters, circuit testers, and rulers.
• Skill in maintaining files and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.