Building Inspector

Salary: $45,000 $67,000 Compensation is based on certifications.

Candidates with certifications at the time of hire may start at a higher rate of pay, and salary increases are provided as additional certifications are earned.

JOIN OUR TEAM! We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every qualification listed in this job posting.

If your experience includes construction, skilled trades, code enforcement, engineering, facilities maintenance, architecture, project management, or another related field, we want to hear from you.

We value transferable skills and our committed to supporting professional development through training, mentoring, and certification opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Conducts field inspections of properties to ensure code compliance.

Reviews construction plans to ensure compliance with codes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees who do not possess all required certifications at the time of hire must successfully obtain them within twenty-four (24) months of their hire date.

The City is committed to supporting employees throughout the certification process by providing training, mentoring, and payment of certification examination fees for all required certifications.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED.

Some college or trade school preferred.3 years preferred field experience in building inspection, construction, or specialty trade.Valid Drivers License.Must currently hold, or willing and able to obtain, the following required certifications B1 Residential Building Inspector E1 Residential Electrical Inspector M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector Additional preferred certifications B2 Commercial Building Inspector E2 Commercial Electrical Inspector M2 Commercial Mechanical Inspector P2 Commercial Plumbing Inspector KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Municipal, State and Federal building codes.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Ability to read engineering and truss shop drawings.

WHAT WE OFFER State Medical Insurance State Pension Plan Paid Sick Time Paid Vacation Additional City Perks PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force to move objects and the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed both indoors and outdoors.

Employee is exposed to noise, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals, insects and inclement weather when working outdoors.

Employee may be exposed to difficult individuals.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities t...