Building Inspector (multiple levels)

Building Inspector (I, II or Senior – Depends of Qualifications)

The Town of Morrisville is accepting applications for the position of Building Inspector. This vacancy is due to staff promotion. The Town of Morrisville Inspections Department offers flexible/alternative work schedules, extensive training opportunities and a certification incentive program for additional standard certifications obtained (incentive program is in addition to annual merit increase!!).

To apply, please visit https://www.townofmorrisville.org/government/departments-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities

Performs intermediate to difficult work inspecting residential and commercial buildings for compliance with Town ordinances and state building codes; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Building Codes Administrator.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Level I Inspector
– Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential and public facilities for compliance with state building codes and Town ordinances.
– Signs certificates of occupancy.
– Receives complaints in regard to defective construction and handles enforcement problems.
– Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper uses.
– Issues warnings and stop-work orders where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials.
– Answers questions from private citizens, contractors, design professionals and developers.
– Reviews plans for compliance with state building codes and Town ordinances. Issues permits.
– Participates in plan review meetings, drafts letters to contractors, design professionals and developers.
– Testifies in court on code violation cases.
– Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
– Performs related tasks as required

Level II Inspector
– Performs plan review to verify that designs meet the minimum standard of the building code.
– Performs field inspections and reinspections of residential, commercial, industrial and public facilities for compliance with state building codes and City ordinances.
– Receives complaints in regard to defective construction and handles enforcement problems.
– Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper uses.
– Where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials, issues warnings and stop-work orders if necessary.
– Answers questions from private citizens, contractors, design professionals and developers.
– Reviews plans for compliance with State Building Codes and City Ordinances.
– Participates in plan review meetings.
– Drafts letters to contractors, design professionals and developers.
– Conducts research on new materials and products to check for code compliance.
– Testifies in court on code violation cases.
– Makes reports, files documents and keeps records regarding inspections
– Performs related tasks as required.

Senior Inspector
– Performs commercial plan review for compliance with building codes;
– Performs field inspections of commercial construction to ensure compliance with codes;
– Meets with contractors, engineers and others regarding codes issues;
– Signs certificates of occupancy.
– Receives complaints in regard to defective construction and handles enforcement problems.
– Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper uses.
– Issues warnings and stop-work orders if necessary where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations.
– Answers questions from private citizens, contractors, design professionals and developers.
– Reviews plans for compliance with state building codes and Town ordinances. Issues permits.
– Participates in plan review meetings, drafts letters to contractors, design professionals and developers.
– Testifies in court on code violation cases.
– Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
– Serves as a lead over other Building Inspectors. Trains new employees on Town procedures regarding code enforcement and safety.
– Performs related tasks as required.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Thorough knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected; thorough knowledge of state building and related codes, laws and ordinances; ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards of fire and collapse; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process; firmness and tact in enforcing ordinances and codes; ability to operate personal computer including some knowledge of applicable software packages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, associates and the general public.