BUILDING INSPECTOR

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*BUILDING INSPECTOR

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Open until Filled

OTF25-140

Salary: $27.13/Hourly; DOQ



*Trainee Salary: $24.42/Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: DSD/Building Division

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete an online application.

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

Please attach certifications.

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE ONE WEEK AFTER OPEN.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate skilled technical work inspecting existing buildings and buildings under construction for compliance with State and local building codes and ordinances, interpreting and advising on codes, maintaining records and files, preparing and/or reviewing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Building Official.

The ideal candidate is an effective team player who combines technical expertise with superb communication skills in order to provide excellent customer service.

They will be knowledgeable in various construction trades and will possess all or any combination of education, experience, training, and certification that would enhance their ability to perform the essential duties of the position within the Building Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED with coursework in construction trades, or related field and moderate experience in building inspection, building construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of Commercial Building Inspector Certification or Residential Building Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) at hire.

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs inspections of various phases of residential, industrial, and commercial building construction for compliance with the various building codes; field checks of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations for proper installation and use of materials to ensure code compliance; inspects construction of masonry retaining walls for compliance to site plans and structural design.

Advises and interprets codes to laymen, contractors, architects, and others as required.

Investigates alleged building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or accessibility issues using knowledge of various codes and processes to ensure that minimum code standards are met; issues stop work orders as needed.

Inspects damaged or dilapidated buildings for safety; assesses the extent of damage and necessary permits required for repair or reconstruction.

Inspects existing buildings for change of use of occupancy for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

Maintains records of inspections of all phases of co...