Building Inspector

City of Madison, Alabama; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

City of Madison, Alabama is seeking a Building Inspector to perform field inspections of residential and commercial structures and approve occupancy based on code standards. You will review plans, explain code requirements to contractors, and record results in the permitting software.

The role combines office work with site visits and may involve training others. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years related inspector experience, or licensure as Alabama General

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years related experience, at least one as a certified Building Inspector.
• Licensure as Alabama General Contractor or Homebuilder with at least 3 years related experience, at least one as a certified Building Inspector.
• Five years of experience as certified building inspector.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience and ability to acquire at least one certification within ten months.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of residential and commercial structures including framing, plumbing, gas, electrical and mechanical installations.
• Approves occupancy for new structures based on minimum adopted code requirements.
• Review plans for code compliance and approve permits.
• Interfaces with Engineering, utilities and other departments until occupancy is issued.
• May train other inspectors and employees.
• Maintains knowledge of current minimum code standards for residential and commercial construction.
• Inputs inspection results into an automated permitting software program.
• Places stop work orders on jobs without proper permits.

Skills

Field inspections

Code compliance

Public communication

Driving

Education

HS diploma or equivalent with 3 years inspector experience

Alabama General Contractor/Homebuilder licensure with inspector exp

Five years as certified building inspector

Equivalent education/experience with certification within 10 months

Job description

• * Low Cost Individual Health/Dental Premium
• * RSA - Retirement Benefits
• *The pay range for this position is $55,055.52 - $60,770.99 annually, based on experience.
• *This position may remain open till filled or until receipt of sufficient number of applications.

Responsible for performing field inspections of residential and commercial structures framing, plumbing, gas, electrical and mechanical installations and approving official documents permitting building construction, remodeling, renovation, demolition, and occupancy.

• Approves new structures for occupancy subject to approved inspections based on minimum adopted code requirements.
• Performs field inspections of all permitted structures to include, but not limited to, framing, plumbing, gas, electrical, and mechanical installations.
• Assists other building inspectors with difficult building problems or issues.
• Explains building code requirements to contractors and the public.
• Inputs inspection results into an automated inspection and permitting software program using a desktop, laptop, notebook or tablet computer and completes all required Inspection paperwork.
• Places stop work orders on jobs where no permit has been obtained.

Secondary Functions:

• Reviews building plans for code compliance.
• Approves building permits and trade permits.
• Interfaces with Engineering, various utility departments and authorities and other departments during the construction process until a certificate of occupancy or completion is issued.
• May perform on-the-job training of other inspectors and employees.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency of current minimum code standards for residential and commercial construction to include plumbing, gas, electrical and mechanical minimum standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Conditions:

• Position splits time approximately 20% in office and 80% in field.
• May require flexibility to work additional hours when needed to complete projects and assignments.
• May involve callout work in case of storms or other civil emergencies.
• Field work is often do…agnetically, and we have maintain an environment with careful planning.
• Field work is often done at job sites with dangerous conditions such as incomplete structures…
• Must maintain a strong driving record for city insurance purposes and record may be periodically checked by the City.
• Strong background record required, due to frequent interaction with the public.

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of related experience, at least one of which was as a certified Building Inspector;
• OR Licensure as an Alabama General Contractor or Homebuilder with at least 3 years related experience, at least one of which was as a certified Building Inspector;
• OR five years of experience as certified building inspector;
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience and ability to acquire at least one certification through examination by a nationally recognized and accreditation agency or organization during the first ten (10) months of employment.

Additional Requirements:

Certification in Building Inspection and at least one other specialty (e.g., electrical inspector, HVAC inspector, etc.) by a Building Code Organization (e.g., SBCCI, ICBO, etc.) required.

• Extensive, expert knowledge of adopted building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas, swimming pool, life safety, fire prevention and other building and trade codes.
• Ability to conduct thorough field inspections of new and remodeled residential and commercial structures and associated plumbing, gas, electrical and mechanical components.
• Ability to review building and trade plans to identify code deficiencies.
• Ability to review work of field inspectors and correct errors in a constructive manner
• Ability to drive a four-wheel vehicle off road
• Ability to train others and lead others with complex building problems.
• Ability to continuously grow in technical knowledge through study and biennial participation in code related examinations for technical certification through nationally recognized accreditation agencies.

Physical Capabilities:

• This position’s physical requirements involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to be mobile in order to climb into and out of ditches, attics, buildings, crawlspaces, and other tight and difficult places for inspection.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with the public.
• Ability to work around specific chemicals required for building construction.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to drive.
• Ability to travel.