Commercial Building Inspector

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis is seeking a Building Code Inspector to inspect exterior and interior of vacant, occupied, and industrial buildings for compliance with Anti-Neglect Ordinances. You will interpret requirements, recommend corrective actions, and review rehabilitation plans prepared by licensed architects.

This role involves quarterly follow-ups and driving to various sites to inspect commercial properties. You will issue violation notices, appear in court when required, and maintain detailed

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication with staff, developers, contractors, architects and city officials.

Responsibilities

• Inspect exterior and interior of vacant, occupied and industrial buildings for compliance with Anti-Neglect Ordinances.
• Interprets ordinance requirements and recommends corrective action.
• Inform owners of required repairs to comply with ordinances.
• Review rehabilitation plans prepared by licensed architects and approve them when compliant.
• Conduct quarterly follow-up inspections to monitor rehabilitation status.
• Drive to site locations to conduct inspections of commercial and industrial buildings.
• Issue summons/citations related to enforcement of the ordinance; appear in court when needed.
• Maintain inspection logs and related reports in a computerized system.
• Examine plans to ensure compliance with building codes and verify corrections are made.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tennessee Building Code Inspector certification

Job description

Works under the general supervision of the Anti-Neglect Technician in the Anti-Neglect Service Center. Inspects the exterior and interior of vacant and occupied and industrial buildings to determine compliance with Anti-Neglect Ordinances. Interprets ordinance requirements and recommends corrective action. Informs owners of repair/reconstruction work required to comply with ordinances. Reviews and recommends approval of owner's rehabilitation plans that have been prepared by a licensed and registered architect. Conducts quarterly follow-up inspections to monitor rehabilitation status. Drives to various site locations to conduct inspections on commercial and industrial buildings. Issues summons and/or citations on matters relating to the enforcement of the Anti-Neglect/Derelict Building Ordinance. Evaluates existing buildings, on a complaint basis, for hazardous conditions and issues violation notices and stop-work orders until building is compliant. Appears in court on matters relating to the enforcement of the Anti-Neglect/Derelict Building Ordinance. Ensures repairs or alterations are performed correctly and conducts site visits during first phase of construction to make initial inspection. Maintains and keeps inspection logs and various reports including photographs, notes of conversations, videos, correspondence, field reviews, and other related information into a computerized system. Examines plans to ensure structure complies with building codes. Follows up to verify corrections of violations are made and takes appropriate action to insure compliance.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in an office environment and at various building locations. Must be able to operate city vehicle to and from building locations for inspections. Requires constant walking and standing when inspecting buildings. Requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with staff, developers, building contractors, architects, engineers and city officials. Must be able to traverse on various surfaces when conducting inspections. Requires the ability to inspect dangerous, abandoned, and/or derelict buildings.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work involves contact with the public at times under stressful conditions. May be exposed to animals (dogs and cats), rodents, insects and deteriorating structures when conducting inspections. May be exposed to various weather conditions, fumes, odors, dust, and noise.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent with seven (7) years' experience in the building inspection/building construction industry. Must be certified by the state of Tennessee as a Building Code Inspector or obtain such certification before the end of twelve (12) months of employment as a condition of continued employment, or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Personal computer experience preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.