Building Inspector

Dept:  Infrastructure & Development                                                                                                                                               

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Salary: $40,318

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate technical work inspecting housing conditions inside and outside of structures, enforcing city codes, assisting citizens with code related inquires, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Infrastructure and Development Building Commissioner.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Inspects residential, commercial building and swimming pools for code compliance to all State and local regulations. applies building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, handicap, swimming pool codes; applies state regulations and local zoning ordinances.

Conducts regular inspections of residential housing to ensure structures meet minimum housing codes; makes recommendations to authorities and property owners to correct violations as they occur; advises citizens of community resources available to them; initiates contact to ensure correction of violations, including telephone calls and correspondence.

Inspects electrical systems for code compliance to have connection to power company.

Reviews plans for structures both class 1 and class 2 structures.

Investigates housing complaints for compliance with the housing code and structural regulations.

Updates inspection results, re-schedule inspections and issue letters of noncompliance if necessary.

Attends meetings as required, meets with Fire Department, Health Department, and Child Welfare to discuss inspection and violation information.

Works with Building Commissioner and Unsafe Building Commission to address unsafe building issues and maintains working knowledge of Unsafe Building Law outlined in local and State code. 

Issues tickets to violators for code non-compliance; appears in court as requested by City Attorney.

Maintains files and records of all investigated complaints and corrective action taken; prepares a variety of required reports

Prepares inspection reports to submit to Building Commissioner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the application of laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures relating to the department and to building inspections; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; skill in technical writing; ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply policies and procedures; skill in customer service; skill in basic dispute resolution; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and in reaching decisions; ability to drive safely under various traffic road and weather conditions in carrying out daily inspection schedules over a wide geographical area; ability to conduct a high volume of inspections efficiently and effectively; ability to use acute observational skills to identify dwelling unit problems which others have attempted to hide; ability to conduct thorough inspections, accurately document conditions that do not meet standards, and prepare clear and concise reports; ability to read maps and locate streets and addresses quickly and efficiently; ability to manage on-site interactions and demonstrate tact and sensitivity to issues involved; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, business and community leaders, elected officials, owners, realtors, regulatory agency administrators, staff, vendors, and the general public.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED, and moderate experience in the building industry, inspections, state or local building codes, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and walking, frequently requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and climbing or balancing and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms; 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 observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to wet humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid driver’s license in the State of Indiana.