A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
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JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PLANS EXAMINER I - III
This is highly professional, technical work involving examination of residential and commercial building construction for compliance with statutes and codes. •Candidates may be considered for Plans Examiner I, II, or III role, depending on their education, experience and license. Essential Job Functions An employee in this class is responsible for performing technical reviews of considerable difficulty on professionally prepared documents for all proposed residential and commercial construction projects. Responsibilities include determining conformance with current regulations from applications submitted prior to the issuance of construction permits. Employee reviews all new construction, additions, and changes of use. Under general supervision, employee performs assignments requiring the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment in interpretation of state statutes, model codes, and municipal ordinances as they relate to the determination of conformity of construction documents. Considerable tact, courtesy, and impartiality are necessary in dealing with contractors, engineers, inspectors, and others. Work is reviewed through periodic conferences, observation, production output, reports submitted, and field inspector feedback.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Examines construction documents (plans, specifications, etc.) for conformity with applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas, and flood control codes, and related regulations, as required; approves or disapproves construction documents and communicates results to appropriate design professionals (architect, engineer, etc.), documents reason(s) for disapproval of plans or specifications with the appropriate code section quoted for reference and notifies the design professional of the discrepancy providing a narrative as to the circumstances of disapproval and instructions for submitting revisions that may subsequently be approved. Provides technical assistance to property owners/public agencies; helps to understand and resolve complaints/problems that citizens may encounter, consults with others on result of inspections to get suggestions/recommendations for corrective action. Performs related work as required.
