Senior Sign/Zone Inspector (Planning & Development)

Shelby County TN; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shelby County Department of Building Inspections seeks a senior inspector to enforce state and county animal control-related codes in unincorporated areas. The role requires a strong background in building construction and a minimum of ten years of experience, including five years in a Sign/Zone Inspector role.

Responsibilities include organizing daily work, reviewing permits, and supervising field inspectors, with on-going training and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Ten years in building construction; five years as Sign/Zone Inspector.
• One year in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience.
• High school diploma or GED; proof of education, training and/or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily work and review and approve permits for processing.
• Investigate complaints requiring supervisor approval for final determination regarding code compliance.
• Monitor field inspectors to ensure department compliance standards and safety.
• Review plans and confer with Plans Examiner when required for Code Compliance.
• Act in absence of Chief Inspector.
• Assist Chief Inspector in all training needs of staff.
• Complete and Submit inspector performance reviews.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Code compliance

Inspector supervision

Field inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General computer usage

Job description

Position Summary

Enforces state and county animal control laws and ordinances in unincorporated areas of Shelby County.

Pay Grade: 54

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience in building construction, five (5) years as a Sign/Zone Inspector.
• One (1) year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience.
• High school diploma or possess a GED, OR
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize daily work and review and approve permits for processing.
• Investigate complaints requiring supervisor approval for final determination regarding code compliance.
• Monitor field inspectors to ensure department compliance standards and safety
• Review plans and confer with Plans Examiner when required for Code Compliance.
• Act in absence of Chief Inspector
• Assist Chief Inspector in all training needs of staff.
• Complete and Submit inspector performance reviews.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KSAs

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of applicable related codes and ordinances
• Ability to organize, discipline, lead and direct field inspectors.
• Ability to make decisions and tactfully interact with disgruntled customers
• Ability to train inspectors when required.
• Ability to perform field inspections and investigations when required.
• General computer usage experience and skills.

Special Requirements

• Must pass a physical examination and possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one by date of employment.
• Must have access to an operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon date of employment.
• Must be able to work various shifts including rotating weekends, on call weekends and or nights.
• Must be able to be in contact with the public at times under stressful conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Maybe be exposed to animals (dogs and cats), rodents, insects and deteriorating structures when conducting inspections.
• Must be able to walk long distances & stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle for an extended duration of time daily.
• Must pass a physical examination.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.