Building Inspector

SUMMARY:

Inspects new and existing buildings and structures to enforce conformance to building, grading and zoning laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Inspects residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings during and after construction to ensure that components such as electrical, plumbing, footings, floor framing, completed framing, chimneys, and stairways meet provisions of building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards. Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to persons responsible for conformance. Obtains evidence and prepares reports concerning violations which have not been corrected. Interprets requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors, craftworkers, and owners. Keeps inspection records and prepares reports for use by administrative or judicial authorities. Conducts surveys of existing buildings to determine extent of prescribed maintenance, housing violations, or hazardous conditions. Reviews requests for and issues building permits. Examines and reviews construction plans to ensure that building codes and ordinances are observed. Counsels builders, contractors, and other interested parties on building requirements; makes recommendations relating to building codes and ordinances. Meets with fire and health officials regarding inspection and regulatory activities; meets and confers with City Officials, contractors and the public on all aspects of inspectional work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises individuals performing building inspections.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); five years of increasingly responsible experience in the building trades or building construction field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public, orally and in writing.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Must become certified by ICBO as a Certified Building Inspector. Must possess a valid Wyoming driver's license; ability to be insured under the City of Riverton's municipal automobile insurance coverage; must be at least 18 years of age.

OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of current building construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment particularly as applied to the main structure, electrical systems, and the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings. Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and local building, electrical, and plumbing codes and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.