COMPLIANCE OFFICER/INSPECTOR - PART-TIME

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional utility provider in Evansville seeks a Compliance Officer/Inspector in a part-time capacity. This role involves ensuring compliance with local ordinances through investigations, record maintenance, and advising contractors and property owners. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of relevant codes and effective communication skills. The position requires fieldwork in varying conditions and involves significant interaction with the public and contractors. A valid Driver’s License is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of local ordinances and codes along with their interpretation.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with diverse groups in various situations.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of inspections and outcomes.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with City and County Ordinances and Regulations.
• Investigate complaints against unlicensed work and implement corrective actions.
• Advise contractors and property owners on licensing and permitting requirements.
• Issues citations for non-compliance and explains permitting process requirements, office procedures and processes related to day-to-day operation of the Building Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned and assists other employees, including filling in for other inspectors during time off.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of local ordinances and codes

Communication skills

Record keeping

Job description

Overview

COMPLIANCE OFFICER/INSPECTOR - PART-TIME

COMPLIANCE OFFICER/INSPECTOR

Employment Status - Part-Time Position

Incumbent serves as Inspector/Compliance Officer for the Evansville Building Commission.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Compliance Officer/License and Permit requirement specialist.
• Performs duties to ensure compliance with all City and County Ordinances and Regulations as they relate to Buildings and Construction.
• Primary role is to receive, investigate and document the merits, allegations, and factual basis of complaints against person or persons performing work without a license and/or permit(s) and implement corrective actions as required per the Evansville Municipal Code.
• Ensures the appropriate licensing of individuals performing work and verifies necessary construction permits.
• Frequently advises contractors and property owners on matters pertaining to licensing and permitting requirements. Explains the process for licensing contractors and sub-contractors along with verifying licensure of contractors for homeowners including but not limited to current and active License, Bond, and Insurance.
• Issues citations for non-compliance as written in the ordinance. Furthermore, explaining the permitting process requirements, office procedures and processes as they relate to the day-to-day operation of the Building Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned and assists other employees as required including filling in for other inspectors during their time off.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job requirements and difficulty of work

Thorough knowledge of local ordinances/codes and the ability to interpret and apply relevant ordinances/codes to particular situations.

Working knowledge of and experience with the standard practices and procedures of the Building Commission office.

Ability to communicate with contractors, tradesmen and the general public in a tactful and courteous manner in varied situations involving potential conflict.

Ability to maintain accurate records of inspections and outcomes.

Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibility

Incumbent works within established legal guidelines and trade practices. Judgment is necessary in the interpretation of general codes and principles as they apply to specific situations. Errors in judgment are not readily detected by supervisory review and may lead to events involving substantial loss or damage to property, injury or loss of life and inconvenience to the public.

Personal work relationships

Incumbent will maintain working relationships with the Building Commissioner, co-workers, contractors, City and County Departments and the general public for the purpose of coordinating assignments, receiving complaints and explaining and enforcing permitting and licensing codes.

Physical demands and working environment

Incumbent will perform a significant amount of work at field construction sites in varying weather conditions, and is exposed to the natural hazards associated with the construction trades.