Independent Building Inspector & Plan Review Specialist

City of Pelham, AL; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pelham, AL is seeking a Building Inspector to ensure residential and commercial structures comply with building, grading, zoning, and safety codes and with approved plans and specifications. The role includes plan review, advising contractors, maintaining electronic inspection records, and issuing notices for corrections to ensure public safety and regulatory conformity.

Spanish language ability is preferred; a valid Alabama driver's license is required and certification within the first

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with four years of Inspector experience and/or training with knowledge of building codes, zoning ordinances and codes; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in Spanish also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings during and after construction to ensure components meet provisions of building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Provides plan review on all residential plan submittals. Provides Plan review on Commercial and Residential Plan submittals.
• Works with contractors, builders and public to consult and advise regarding procedures and regulations and ensuring conformity with regulations, code compliance, and public safety.
• Ensures gravel is placed on driveways and silt fences and hay bales are in place and maintained at each building construction work site for storm water runoff.
• Interprets, answers questions, and recommends compliance procedures to contractors, craftworkers, and owners in reference to zoning and building codes.
• Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to persons responsible for conformance.
• Maintains inspection records electronically and prepares reports for use by administrative or judicial authorities.
• Conducts inspections of existing buildings to determine lack of prescribed maintenance, housing violations, or hazardous conditions.
• Obtains evidence and prepares reports concerning violations which have not been corrected.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Team Work

Leadership

Ethics

Organizational Support

Accountability

Professionalism

Quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (inspector field)

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree with four years inspector experience

Fluency in English and Spanish

Job description

City of Pelham, AL is seeking a Building Inspector to ensure residential and commercial structures comply with building, grading, zoning, and safety codes and with approved plans and specifications. The role includes plan review, advising contractors, maintaining electronic inspection records, and issuing notices for corrections to ensure public safety and regulatory conformity.

Spanish language ability is preferred; a valid Alabama driver's license is required and certification within the first