Building Inspector

Agnello & Rogers; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnello & Rogers is seeking a Building Inspector to perform inspections for compliance with building codes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction, experience in trades, and exceptional customer service abilities. This role requires strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is preferred.
• Four to five years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Strong understanding of building codes and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to promote public safety and ensure compliance with building codes.
• Review plans and provide inspections during construction and repairs.
• Testify in court and write clear reports and notices.

Skills

Customer service

Technical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction

Job description

SUMMARY: The Building Inspector position performs inspections to promote public safety and ensure substantial compliance with codes governing residential and commercial building construction, including, but not limited to, building codes, electrical codes, mechanical codes, and energy codes. The Building Inspector reviews plans and provides inspections of buildings during construction, alterations, or repairs to determine if plans, workmanship, and materials conform to all existing code requirements. The Community Development Department is looking for a candidate that is a quick learner, hard worker, and someone who can provide exceptional customer service. An ideal candidate would have experience in the trades and be familiar with the International Code Council code series. Candidates with previous experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC work or other construction trade are encouraged to apply.

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of basic building construction including; plumbing, eletrical, and structural condition of buildings; all computer applications and hardware; and customer relations and mediation techniques. Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols and communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively testify in court; write clear concise reports and inspections notices; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals; and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction, or a related field; and four to five years of progressively responsible related experience. A combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accomodation. Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally exposure of work time to hazardous situations which may involve armed or physically violent persons, or interviewing emotional and/or stressed persons.