Building Inspector I Position Available In Baldwin, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Building Inspector I position at the City of Daphne involves inspecting buildings and related systems to ensure compliance with building codes. The salary ranges from $24.37 to $31.68 hourly. Essential functions include enforcing building codes, conducting inspections, and preparing reports. Applicants should possess ICC certifications. The employer is the City of Daphne.
Job Description
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Building Inspector I
Salary $24.37 – $31.68 Hourly Location 1705 Main St. Daphne, AL Job Type
FULL TIME
Job Number
DAP-00583
Department
CITY DEVELOPMENT
Division
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Opening Date 05/02/2025 Closing Date 5/16/2025 5:00 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized work functions associated with inspection of buildings and related systems to ensure compliance with applicable building codes. Possession of ICC certifications are preferred. Starting pay will be considered based on years of experience and certifications held. Essential Functions Administers and enforces the provisions of applicable federal, state and local building codes; researches code-related issues in code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Performs site inspections of construction work, buildings, and related systems for conformance with applicable codes; inspects electrical systems, heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing systems, foundations, and framing of all new construction and remodeling projects.
Approves/rejects construction work during progressive stages of construction through final inspection.
Provides information concerning requirements of building codes and construction standards; discusses problem areas with owners and contractors; responds to questions or complaints concerning building or construction code violations.
Conducts scheduled and random inspections; reviews and prioritizes inspection requests; schedules follow-up inspections as required.
Prepares inspection reports and maintains accurate records of inspection activities.
Coordinates inspection activities with owners, contractors, other inspectors, or other individuals.
Reviews/interprets blueprints, architectural drawings, construction plans and specifications.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, inspection reports, dilapidated housing reports, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, inspection requests, permit issuance reports, architectural drawings, blueprints, construction plans, ordinances, code books, maps, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a motor vehicle, personal computer, measuring devices, circuit tester, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer applications.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city officials, building officials, contractors, architects, engineers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Conducts hurricane damage estimates to submit to FEMA. Assist with incoming phone calls; Direct calls to correct personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
Skill in operating, maneuvering and/or controlling the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions
Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
High school diploma (or equivalent); supplemented by vocational/technical training or certification(s) in building mechanical systems, building construction, or building inspection; supplemented by six (6) years previous experience and/or training that includes building inspection, building mechanical systems, or building construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid State of Alabama driver’s license. Current possession of ICC residential and commercial inspector certifications is preferred. Must possess or maintain residential or commercial inspector certification within six (6) months of hire. Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force. Work requires ability to exert very moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight. Work includes exposure to extreme heat in areas such as attics, crawl spaces, and basements. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, or pathogenic substances. Employer
City of Daphne
Address
PO Box 400 Daphne, Alabama, 36526
Phone
251-620-1000
251-620-1402
Website
http://www.daphneal.com
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