Local Building Inspector

City of Pittsfield; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pittsfield's Office of the Building Commissioner seeks a Local Building Inspector to review permit applications, plans and specifications and issue permits.

Under supervision, the Inspector enforces the Massachusetts Building Code, performs inspections, and maintains permit records and inspection reports.

Hours are 7:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday, 35 hours/week, with starting pay of $30.87/hour and increases to $44.01/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience supervising building construction or design, or a two-year associate degree in a related field, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of building materials, construction requirements, fire prevention, ventilation, safe exits, energy requirements of the Massachusetts Building Code.
• Certification by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (780 CMR 110.R7).
• Continuing education credits required to maintain Building Official certification.
• Massachusetts Class D driver's license.
• Ability to interact with customers cordially and professionally.
• Experience writing cost estimates and construction contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Highly organized self-starter able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and issues inspection reports and certificates.
• Enforces the State Building Code and applicable statutes, rules, and ordinances.
• Assists the Building Commissioner in duties.
• Inspects new and existing buildings and structures.
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for new or renovated buildings.
• Issues permits and maintains electronic permit records.
• Writes and maintains inspection reports and violation notices.
• Investigates building code and zoning violation complaints and enforces corrections.
• Performs other local building inspector duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year associate degree in building construction or design

Board of Building Regulations and Standards certification

Continuing education credits for Building Official certification

Massachusetts Class D driver's license

Customer service/courteous communication

Cost estimation and construction contracts

Independent work and strong organization

Job description

Job Title

LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE BUILDING

Employment Type

FULLTIME/NON-EXEMPT UNION/NON-UNION

About the Position

The City of Pittsfield's Office of the Building Commissioner is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Local Building Inspector. Under the supervision of the Building Commissioner, the Inspector's responsibilities will include reviewing permit applications, plans and specifications and issuing permits. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and Essential To Our Public Service.

Responsibilities

Essential To Our Public Service. RESPONSIBILITIES - Performs Required

• inspections and periodic inspections as required by 780 CMR, the Massachusetts Building Code, will complete inspection reports and issue certificates of inspection.
• Under the supervision of the Building Commissioner, the inspector enforces the provisions of the State Building Code and any other applicable statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and/or bylaws.
• Assists the Building Commissioner in the performance of their duties.
• Performs inspections of new and existing buildings and structures.
• Examines and/or approves plans and specifications for new buildings and structures, and for repairs and alterations of existing buildings and structures.
• Issues permits and maintains electronic records of permits granted and inspections completed.
• Writes and maintains inspection reports and violation notices.
• Investigates building code and zoning violation complaints and takes the necessary actions to enforce violation corrections.
• Performs other local building inspector duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• The inspector shall have had at least five years of experience in the supervision of building construction or design or in the alternative a two-year associate degree in a field related to building construction or design or any combination of education and experience which would confer equivalent knowledge and ability.
• Shall have a general knowledge of the quality and strength of building materials; a general knowledge of the accepted requirements for building construction, fire prevention, light, ventilation, and safe exits; and a general knowledge of other equipment and materials essential for safety, comfort, and convenience of the occupants of a building or structure, and the energy requirements of the Massachusetts Building Code.
• Shall obtain the required certification by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards in accordance with the provisions of 780 CMR 110.R7.
• Shall obtain continuing education credit hours required to maintain Building Official certification.
• Massachusetts Class D driver's license.
• Ability to interact and communicate with customers on a cordial and professional basis.
• Experience writing cost estimates and construction contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Ability to interact with people on an up-beat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances.
• Highly organized self-starter with ability to work independently.

Hours and Salary

HOURS 7:30am-3:00pm, Monday - Friday 35 hours per week SALARY Starting rate $30.87 an hour Annual increases up to $44.01 an hour