Building Inspector, Senior

The City of Grand Forks is seeking a Building Inspector, Senior to join the team! This position performs a variety of the most advanced new and existing building inspections and plan reviews of residential and commercial buildings and enforces compliance with building, regulations and ordinances. This position also provides education and information to building/homeowners, contractors, engineers, etc. on national and local safety standards, codes and laws including application procedures. This is an opportunity to contribute to a great team while helping keep the City safe!

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

1. Plan and carry out independent on-site inspections to ensure construction materials and techniques comply with standard, adopted codes and laws and city standards; has the discretion to issue Stop Work Orders upon approval from Deputy Building Official.

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, 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 adopted codes, ordinances and regulations.

5. Confer with and advise architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office in a professional and customer service oriented manner; explain and interpret building code requirements and restrictions. Inform and guide contractors through licensing requirements.

6. Review and evaluate new building codes and ordinances; recommend revisions to existing codes.

7. Resolve inspection and plan review issues in a timely manner and inform leadership meet with involved parties to resolve concerns.

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

9. Participate in public speaking engagements and presentations on building construction issues and

information.

10. 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.

11. Conduct the most complex and involved commercial and residential plan review and inspection work and exercise independent discretion per policy from department leadership when carrying out such activities.

12. Compute and verify for various charges and permits; building. And others as delegated from department leadership.

13. Compiles data and prepares required documents and records regarding inspection activities, individual compliance issues, etc.

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

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