Inspections & Permitting Specialist

GRADE 2119
Pay Range $61,048 - $89,107

General Description

Performs skilled technical work supporting the County’s building inspection, code enforcement, plan review, and permitting operations. Provides cross-functional coverage in the field and at the permit counter to ensure timely customer service, workload balance, and continuity of operation. Work includes reviewing building plans for code compliance, conducting field inspections for construction and property maintenance, processing permit applications, assisting the public, and supporting enforcement actions. Performs related work as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

This position is designed as a flexible, cross-trained role capable of supporting multiple divisions within Inspections & Enforcement. Employees in this class perform duties traditionally associated with Building Codes Inspectors, Plans Reviewers, and Permit Technicians and may be assigned to any of these functions based on operational needs. Work is performed under general supervision with some latitude for independent judgment in applying technical standards.

  • This position is designed as a flexible, cross-trained role capable of supporting multiple divisions within Inspections & Enforcement. Employees in this class perform duties traditionally associated with Building Codes Inspectors, Plans Reviewers, and Permit Technicians and may be assigned to any of these functions based on operational needs. Work is performed under general supervision with some latitude for independent judgment in applying technical standards.

  • Conduct residential/light commercial building inspections for compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, and energy codes.
  • Perform field investigations for property maintenance, zoning violations, and unpermitted construction.
  • Conduct basic-to-intermediate residential plans review.
  • Provide permit counter support including intake, processing, and routing of applications.
  • Assist customers with code requirements and application materials.
  • Maintain inspection logs, enforcement case notes, and permitting records.
  • Assist in developing checklists and SOPs.
  • Participate in continuing education and cross-training across functions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • Conduct residential/light commercial building inspections for compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, and energy codes.
  • Perform field investigations for property maintenance, zoning violations, and unpermitted construction.
  • Conduct basic-to-intermediate residential plans review.
  • Provide permit counter support including intake, processing, and routing of applications.
  • Assist customers with code requirements and application materials.
  • Maintain inspection logs, enforcement case notes, and permitting records.
  • Assist in developing checklists and SOPs.
  • Participate in continuing education and cross-training across functions.

Additional Requirements

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of planning; good knowledge of the laws and regulations related to planning; ability to perform technical research work; good judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, supervisor, officials, and the public; 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 communication 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 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, 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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