BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

JOB OBJECTIVE

To regularly inspect sub-standard commercial, industrial and office buildings, buildings under construction, and residential homes under construction to ensure properties are in compliance with City of Little Rock Building codes. Performs regular inspections of sub-standard commercial, industrial and office buildings, buildings under construction, and residential homes under construction to ensure properties are in compliance with City of Little Rock Building codes; identifies violations and issues notices for building code violations advising property owners to either make required repairs or demolish structure. Notifies property owners, contractors or construction workers, by certified mail, of code violations and variations from approved building plans that must be corrected before construction continues; issues stop orders for serious violations or to persons failing to comply after previous notice; conducts follow-up inspections to monitor and verify compliance with previously issued notices or stop orders. Drafts ordinances to condemn buildings and/or residential homes that are deemed to be unsafe; submits to supervisor for review; implements upon approval. Receives and investigates citizen complaints regarding code violations, buildings, or residential homes being constructed or remodeled without a permit by visiting sites to determine compliance with applicable building codes. Inspects buildings and residential homes being moved into the City or within the City to ensure buildings and residential homes are in compliance with applicable building codes. Prepares a regular report listing numbers and types of inspections and inspection results utilizing the automated permits and inspections computer system to maintain records. Serves as backup in the absence of other Building Inspectors. Develops bid specifications for the demolition of sub-standard commercial buildings and residential homes; solicits bids for various demolition projects; answers questions and provides information regarding bid specifications; reviews bids and makes recommendations for bid award. Inspects demolition structure sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules and regulations; compiles appropriate documents and files lien at courthouse for site completion and closure of file. Collects evidence of code violations and reviews cases with the supervisor before issuance of warrants or citations; issues approved warrants or citations to persons responsible for code violations. Coordinates inspections of sub-standard buildings and residential homes with Fire Marshall's office to ensure damaged materials are removed and buildings are in compliance with applicable building and fire codes. Issues Certificate of Occupancy for buildings and residential homes meeting code requirements after final inspection. Answers questions and provides technical information to owners and contractors regarding Building Codes and inspection procedures. Compiles permit copies, inspection reports, and related materials and forwards to appropriate personnel for filing after buildings are approved for occupancy. Establishes and maintains hard copy and electronic files and records of residential and commercial building inspections, violations and other related information. Operates a computer with word processing software in the performance of essential job functions. Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school, and two (2) years of experience in building construction, building inspection, residential framing construction, or a related area, to include one (2) year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications, or a related area, and one (1) year of computer experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered .

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must possess Citation Authority Certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

FOR INCUMBENTS INSPECTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Must possess certification per International Code Council as a Building Inspector (Residential or Property Maintenance and Housing) within twelve (12) months of date of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

FOR INCUMBENTS INSPECTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Must possess certification per International Code Council as a Building Inspector (Commercial) within twelve (12) months of date of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Online applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account. You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.