Find & Apply For Construction / Building Inspector Jobs in Bismarck, North Dakota

This position performs building inspections to enforce applicable building and zoning codes and ordinances.

• Inspects all aspects of new and remodeled commercial and residential construction to ensure compliance with all adopted construction codes and related zoning ordinances.
• Completes inspections and re-inspections; schedules meetings with contractors; records and documents all inspection activities, deficiencies and corrections.
• Responds to complaints from the public regarding the application of codes and ordinances.
• Reviews plans, blueprints, and addenda to ensure compliance with submitted documents and applicable codes and ordinances.
• Contacts owners, contractors, design professionals and homeowners to discuss violations of code and city ordinances and provide direction and assistance to make the appropriate corrective actions to ensure compliance; generates correction letters and/or notices and orders as required.
• Performs related duties.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector within twelve months of the date of employment. Employees performing electrical or plumbing inspections must also hold a current State of North Dakota master or journeyman license in the applicable field.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial, industrial, and residential construction.
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and trends related to building inspection and codes administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local building codes and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of structural, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, and fire prevention codes for building construction.
• Knowledge of city planning and zoning ordinances.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in reviewing site plans and subdivision plats.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in using such inspection, test, and measurement equipment as amp meters, circuit testers, and rulers.
• Skill in maintaining files and records.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.