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Building Inspector

Under limited supervision, responsible for performing the inspections of residential and non-residential buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair to ensure compliance with applicable State and local regulations/codes; enforces building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and safety codes, laws, regulations and standards and any other codes adopted in Carson City Municipal Code Title 15.

Examples of duties include inspecting residential and non-residential building construction, alterations, repairs and demolitions; ensuring compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Performs safety and structural evaluations of buildings following disasters and complaints. Notes deficiencies and deviations from plans; issues notices of code violations and/or may confer with the Building Official on more serious problems and disagreements. Coordinates inspection activities with other City departments, public and private agencies. Reviews plans and specifications of projects; interprets City codes, notices of violation, occupancy certificates, and work stop orders. Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, property owners, City staff, business owners and the general public regarding assigned inspections. Performs code enforcement of the codes enforced by the Community and Economic Development Department. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Documents and maintains accurate records of inspections, actions taken and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence and issues notices to correct code violations. Performs public counter duties as assigned. Develops and maintains knowledge of construction technology, methods and materials; updates code knowledge through regular training sessions. Represents the City with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Typical qualifications include two (2) years of college course work in construction, pre-engineering, or a field related to the work, OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a recognized trade; AND two (2) years of journey-level experience a trade; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Required certificates, licenses, and registrations include a valid driver's license. Valid International Code Council (ICC) in Residential and/or Commercial Building Inspection (combination, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical) highly desirable. Occupational Health & Safety Training certification or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Required knowledge and skills include principles, practices codes and regulations related to building inspection, procedures for documenting inspections, correcting violations and carrying through on court procedures as required, concepts, materials and terminology related to building construction, applicable codes and regulations, computer applications related to the work, business and engineering mathematics, standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment, record keeping principles and practices, correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation, and techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone. Supervision received and exercised includes under general supervision - incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions. Physical demands and working environment include mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; agility to traverse various terrains and construction sites; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.