On-Call Building & Zoning Inspector

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Andover seeks a skilled Building Inspector to operate under the Inspector of Buildings and Local Inspector. This on-call position supports the Department of Community Development and Planning during leave periods.

You will enforce the Massachusetts State Building Code and town zoning bylaws, review construction documents, and issue stop-work orders as needed, maintaining accurate inspection records.

Qualifications

• Duties require minimum of five years experience in the supervision of building construction or design, or an Associate’s degree in a field related to building construction.
• Must be certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Bureau of Building Regulations and Standards as a Local Building Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Enforce provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code.
• Enforce zoning bylaws, initiating inspection and enforcement actions as prescribed by state statute and Town bylaw.
• Investigate complaints concerning building or zoning code violations.
• Issue stop work orders when building code or zoning violations are found.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Massachusetts State Building Code

Zoning bylaws interpretation

Reading construction documents

Enforce code impartially

Report writing

CQI knowledge

Valid Driver's License

Education

Associate’s degree in building construction or related field

5 years supervising building construction or design

Massachusetts Local Inspector certification

Job description

The Town of Andover seeks a skilled Building Inspector to operate under the Inspector of Buildings and Local Inspector. This on-call position supports the Department of Community Development and Planning during leave periods.

You will enforce the Massachusetts State Building Code and town zoning bylaws, review construction documents, and issue stop-work orders as needed, maintaining accurate inspection records.