Building Codes Inspector III

GRADE 2121
Pay Range $65,354 - $95,389

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform master level inspection work of buildings under construction or alteration and property to determine and secure compliance with the building code and zoning and housing ordinances. This single group/team leader position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through regular meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Performs complex inspections of buildings in the course of construction, alteration, and repair as frequently as necessary for adequacy of foundation, structural safety, and the conformity of the entire structure with approved plans.
  • Examines plans approved for commercial, residential, and accessory buildings for permits to see that they conform to applicable building code and zoning ordinances.
  • Consults with builders, architects and engineers over a structures design, components, and intended completion.
  • Answers questions from permit applicants and general public regarding building codes and their end use application, building techniques, and acceptable building practices.
  • Issues notices for zoning, building, housing, and property maintenance code violations and prepares letters to property owners, contractors or agents informing them of violation and method of correcting violations to all codes, and ordinances and past precedents.
  • Provides training, assistance, and leadership to newly hired inspectors.
  • Prepares reports and maintain records of inspections performed covering conditions found, action taken, and recommendations made for further action.
  • Compiles data and prepare monthly statistical reports regarding inspections, hours worked and daily log results, and reporting results to supervisors.
  • Issues Cease and Desist notices for building code violations and prepares letter to property owner, contractor, or agent informing them of the violation.
  • Ensures developer compliance with conditions imposed as part of approval process.
  • Performs special investigations upon specific request, preparing written reports of findings indicating violations found to exist or providing requested specific information under the supervisor’s direction.
  • Routinely appears as representative of Kent County before County Committees, boards, and commissions and Courts of Law.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent with six (6) years of experience as a certified building inspector, an engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman, or general building construction or any equivalent combination of education, training and experiences.

Additional Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the zoning codes and ordinances of Kent County as well as familiarity with recorded site plans and land subdivision process; comprehensive knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in building construction and of stages of construction when possible defects and violations may be most easily observed and corrected; ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions created by deterioration and to recommend effective corrective measures; ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications of buildings and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction process; ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners, representatives from other agencies and the public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner.Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

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.

  • This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
  • Work requires crawling, reaching, pushing, fingering, grasping, handling, and repetitive motions; voice communications is required for expression or exchanging ideals by means of spoken work levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinction in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; physical attendance at work site is required to perform manual tasks, Provide immediate service to onsite customers and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of a measuring devices, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions

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.

  • Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Must possess and retain ICC Certification Program modules: B1–Residential Building Inspector; B2–Commercial Building Inspector; B3–Building Plans Examiner; Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner, and Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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