Building Inspector II

City-of-Reno,-N; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reno is recruiting for a Building Inspector in the Development Services Department. This internal recruitment provides a promotional opportunity for current City of Reno employees and will create a list for future vacancies.

Responsibilities include inspecting light commercial and residential buildings, enforcing codes, advising on corrections, and testifying as needed. Candidates must hold relevant licenses/certifications and have two years of inspection experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training in building trades or code enforcement.
• Two years of responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience.
• Certifications must be from ICBO, ICC, BOCA, or similar recognized agencies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and enforce applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing codes for light commercial and residential buildings; issue correction notices and fines and testify in court.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with ordinances, codes and approved plans.
• Advise contractors and citizens on residential building codes and ordinances and help resolve code related issues.

Skills

Building inspection

Code enforcement

Public liaison

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training in building trades/code enforcement

Residential inspection certificates (electrical, mechanical, building, plumbing)

Commercial inspection certificates (electrical, mechanical, building, plumbing)

Job description

Promotional Opportunity

This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees

The successful candidate in this position will inspect and enforce applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration codes for light commercial and residential buildings. They will ensure the safety of buildings and structures by controlling the design, construction, alteration and quality of materials used. They will also perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

We currently have one vacancy in the Development Services Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an internal recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

• Inspect and enforce applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, codes for light commercial and residential building permits and business licenses; prepare written reports, issue correction notices and stop work notices/fines and, testify in court regarding violations.
• Conduct on-site inspections of existing residential and light commercial buildings, buildings under repair and new construction; determine if construction methods and materials are being used in compliance with established ordinances, codes and approved plans.
• Advise contractors and citizens on residential building codes and ordinances and work proactively to avoid code related issues; advise customers on codes and detail items that must be corrected before approval.
• Confer with the general public, contractors, City Departments, engineers and architects in the performance of inspection light commercial and residential projects.
• Assist in resolving disputes between property owners and the City; provide interpretations and applications of building codes, local ordinances, and state statutes.
• Conduct assessments of light commercial and residential buildings after various events, including floods and earthquakes, to determine structural stability and general safety conditions of buildings; determine if buildings can be re-occupied.
• Investigate complaints and conduct inspections of existing buildings to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions exist; document building code violations; recommend modifications to rectify violations and/or meet requirements to conform with applicable standards.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; keep current with new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection and code compliance.
• Respond to public inquiries, including Service Now inquiries, in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Establish priorities, perform research and prepare daily work schedule to effectively coincide with construction requirements and not impede schedule cost.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties which may be assigned.

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in the building trades and/or code enforcement.

Work Experience: Two years of responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience.

License/Certification:

• Valid driver's license.
• Possession of residential inspection certificates in the specialties of electrical, mechanical, building, and plumbing.
• Possession of at least one Commercial inspection certificate in any of the following specialties, electrical, mechanical, building, and/or plumbing.

Certifications must be from an accredited agency (ICBO, ICC, BOCA, or other related and legally recognized agencies).

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.