Building & Safety Inspector

Cityofirondaleal; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

The City of Irondale is seeking a well-qualified Building Inspections Officer to enforce building, plumbing, electrical, and gas codes and city zoning ordinances. This role ensures structures are safe for occupancy and interacts with contractors, homeowners, and the public.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, performing inspections, issuing Certificates of Occupancy, and maintaining thorough inspection records.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting plans and structures for building code compliance (e.g., plumbing electrical, mechanical, carpentry).
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Installing electrical systems; Installing and sizing heating and cooling systems and vents; Installing plumbing systems or gas piping; Performing structural framing/carpentry work; and overseeing or carrying out the residential or commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Conducts building inspections following professional inspections procedures and utilizing various testing methods and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances and adherence to zoning regulations.
• Enforces codes and ordinances by reviewing plans and conducting inspections to ensure compliance and safety.
• Conducts electrical inspections by comparing electrical constructions and installations to plan requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conducts gas inspections by checking for gas leaks, vent lines are properly installed, and calculates BTUs of gas piping system to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conducts general inspection activities for contractors by checking for valid permits, ensuring plans comply to relevant codes, and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy in accordance with professional inspections procedures so construction projects are compliant with codes.
• Conducts inspections related to life safety, handicap accessibility, and natural disasters by following professional inspections protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Reviews plans by comparing details of plans to code requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conducts plumbing inspections by comparing aspects of construction to code requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

Skills

Driver's license

Building code interpretation

Electrical systems installation

Heating and cooling installation

Plumbing systems or gas piping

Structural carpentry/work

Residential/commercial construction

Job description

The City of Irondale is seeking a well-qualified Building Inspections Officer to enforce building, plumbing, electrical, and gas codes and city zoning ordinances. This role ensures structures are safe for occupancy and interacts with contractors, homeowners, and the public.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, performing inspections, issuing Certificates of Occupancy, and maintaining thorough inspection records.