Building Inspector

General knowledge of building construction materials and methods and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected; general knowledge of State building and related codes, laws and ordinances; general knowledge of State building practices, policies, rules and regulations; some knowledge of GIS; ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards of fire and collapse; ability to read and interpret codes, manufacturer specifications and building site plans and apply code requirements to visual inspections; ability to learn permitting software; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to make public presentations; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, business owners, builders, engineers, architects, elected officials and the general public.