Building Inspector

Department: Community Development

Reports To: Chief Building Official

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Effective Date: 10/2024

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction, conducts and documents building inspection activities to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and related municipal codes and zoning ordinances for the City.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.

• Reviews plans and related technical materials for compliance with adopted codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Reviews permit applications for adherence to associated codes, regulations, and industry standards; approves permits; documents and enters approval into records/files.
• Responds to questions from the public, property owners, and other parties/agencies by explaining the applicability of codes, ordinances, city and state statutes and related regulations and industry standards, the codes enforcement processes, and case-specific information while maintaining required security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the course of assigned duties.
• Creates and maintains files and related records in manual and automated systems and assures proper retention and archiving.
• Conducts field work and inspections of properties related to building codes and other codes enforcement for compliance with permitted activities, adopted codes, regulations, and industry standards; writes up violations, if found; and documents and takes pictures of violation issues.
• Research code issues; ensures familiarity with adopted codes; identifies discrepancies, anomalies and conflicts in City codes and regulations and refers the same to management for attention.
• Prepares and submits routine, recurring and special reports to management.
• Assists with the review and development of policies and procedures associated with building, zoning, and related codes, and regulations for the City.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Belton and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; and performs related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
• Interpreting and applying building codes, laws, ordinances, statutes, and construction industry standards.
• Analyzing construction plans, specifications and associates technical data for compliance with codes and standards.
• Detecting and documenting defects and deviations from permitted construction activities and codes and standards.
• Preparing and maintaining files and records for code violations in both manual and computer-based systems.
• Scheduling worksite inspections and technical plans reviews in response to code violations or allegations.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing sufficient to explain the codes enforcement processes and requirements to interested and affected parties.
• Conducting code interpretation, building inspections, and code enforcement.
• Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Construction permitting processes; industry standard building construction practices, methods, and materials.
• Principles and techniques of review and evaluation of construction plans and related technical data for compliance with codes and standards.
• Procedural and legal processes involved in the resolution of code violations.
• Federal, state, and local laws applicable to building and zoning codes.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles of business letter writing.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Three years of experience in general construction, contracting, planning, project design or materials procurement that includes leadwork, supervisory or foreman experience over assigned projects; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• Completion of ICC Building Inspector Certification or the ability to obtain full certification within one (1) year of appointment.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment; routinely travels to various inspection sites and occasionally may be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, and potential physical harm when conducting on-site inspections.