Inspector I - Building

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska is seeking a Building Plans Examiner/Inspector to review residential and commercial construction plans for code compliance and perform on-site inspections to verify adherence to approved documents and ordinances. The role includes maintaining electronic records, issuing correction letters, and handling inspections during construction.

The position also involves educating customers on code requirements, handling complaints, and representing the Building Department

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field with 3+ years experience, or high school diploma with 6+ years experience.
• Must be registered with Michigan Act 407 as Plans Examiner/Building Inspector.
• ICC certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire date.
• Proficiency with office computers and related software.

Responsibilities

• Review residential and commercial construction plans for code compliance.
• Perform on-site inspections to verify compliance with drawings and codes.
• Maintain electronic records of inspections and plan reviews.
• Prepare and issue plan review correction letters and inspection violation notices.
• Educate customers and stakeholders on code and ordinance requirements.

Skills

Plan reviews & inspections

Code interpretation

Technical communication

Office software proficiency

Education

Associate degree in related field

High school diploma or GED

Michigan Act 407 registration

ICC certification (Residential & Commercial Plan Reviewer/Inspector)

Job description

The position performs building plan reviews and on-site field inspections of properties to verify compliance with the approved construction documents, adopted codes, and ordinances of the City, to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare. This position is also responsible for administrative functions relative to the documentation of plan reviews and inspections.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

1. Reviewsconstructionplansandspecificationsforbothresidentialandcommercialtoverifycompliancewithall applicable codes and ordinances. Performs expedited planreviews.
2. Conducts on-site Inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings and applicable codes and ordinances.
3. Conducts inspections for our CDBGprogram.
4. Follows up and closes out expiredpermits.
5. Performs Change of Occupancy inspections on existingbuildings.
6. Develops, maintains and updates electronic records of inspections and planreviews.
7. Investigates complaints from Fire Prevention Inspectors and the general public regarding building safety concerns. Resolves complaint issues which may include writingtickets.
8. Prepares and issues plan review correction letters and inspection violation notices. Tracks violations until resolved.
9. Conducts conceptual plan reviews, pre-construction, and pre-Certificate of Occupancy meetings with contractors, owners, and design professionals to discuss any code items found during the plan review and inspection process.
10. Conducts on-site meetings with contractors and owners during construction to discuss code violations found during inspections.
11. Reviews all documents required by permit conditions during construction, including deferred documents and special inspections, for Code compliance and defects.
12. Educates customers and all stake holders of code and ordinancerequirements.
13. Analyzes complicated industrial procedures and processes to determine if hazardous materials or conditions exist.
14. Provides technical assistance and explains and interprets codes, ordinances, and regulations for design professionals, contractors, owners and the general public.
15. Represents the Building Department at public meetings and court proceedings.
16. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in a related field AND three (3) years directly related experience OR High School diploma or GED equivalent AND six (6) years directly related experience.
• Registration with the State of Michigan under Act 407 as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector as determined by the State of Michigan.
• Intermediate proficiency with office computers and related software.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than 4 points currently on record.
• International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential and Commercial Plan Reviewer and Inspector within twenty-four (24) months of position hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

• International Code Council (ICC) certification as an International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Inspector within twenty four (24) months of hire date.

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and often requires walking on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, riding, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work may involve mobility over rough or difficult terrain. Work is performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and includes exposure to inclement weather, noise, vibrations, airborne materials, and active construction sites. Work may also be performed above or below ground, to include heights over 10 feet, as well as underground crawl spaces.
• Work may involve entering and inspecting dangerous buildings that are structurally damaged and/or contain hazardous materials, dust, extreme noise, and poor lighting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting and in the field.