Construction Inspector

The City of Grand Forks is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform advanced building inspection and plans examining work; to enforce compliance with building codes, regulations and ordinances; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

1. Plan and carry out own on-site inspections to ensure construction materials and techniques comply with building code requirements; issue Stop Work Orders as delegated.

2. Identify structures that are unfit for habitation; issue notices to correct hazardous conditions; assist in specific design revisions for the achievement of code compliance.

3. Confirm all approved site plan requirements; verify completeness of installation, quality of workmanship and assembly of building structures and equipment.

4. Examine plans and specifications of new construction additions and alterations to residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of the construction codes, ordinances and regulations.

5. Confer with and advise architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret building code requirements and restrictions. Inform contractors of requirements for license requirements.

6. Resolve inspection and plan review issues and concerns raised between outside parties in a timely manner and inform leadership; meet with involved parties to review and confirm issues to resolve concerns.

7. Maintain a variety of records on inspection activities and operations; prepare analytical and statistical reports.

8. Act as delegated department representative when warranted; respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

9. Conduct commercial and residential plan review and inspection work.

10. Compute and verify fees for various charges and permits; building. And others as assigned by department leadership.

11. Assist property owners with flood plain issues and requirements.

12. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by department leadership.