Building Inspector- Structural

SALARY: $50000-$52000 annually

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of structural inspections related to all residential and commercial construction in the built environment throughout St. Joseph County.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Inspection Duties:

a. Inspect residential commercial and manufacturing structures for compliance with State Building codes

b. Ability to read blueprints and drawings.

c. Resolve minor and moderately complex problems encountered in the day-to-day inspection of housing.

d. Explain Building Codes to architects engineers contactors and the public.

e. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain daily mileage and inspection logs.

f. Coordinate with other inspectors to schedule group and/or final inspections

g. Ability to take and pass an ICC Residential Inspector Certification test within 2 years of hire.

h. On call evenings and weekends for special projects e.g. Rebuilding Together Habitat for Humanities and for emergencies e.g. natural disasters.

i. Assist other inspectors when needed

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Four years of experience in construction construction management or code administration and enforcement.

2. Preferred associate degree or bachelors degree in construction management civil engineering

architecture legal studies or other applied sciences

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Understanding of City of South Bend Municipal Code St. Joseph County Code of Ordinances State of Indiana law and applicable federal laws.

2. Understanding of the City of South Bend and the St. Joseph County Zoning Codes.

3. Ability to understand and read site plans building plans and surveys.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors employees other officials and the public.

5. Ability to communicate by telephone in person in written form or email.

6. Ability clearly communicates in both verbal and written communication.

7. Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft suite applications and other software packages.

8. Ability to use a scanner copier and printer.

CERTIFICATES LICENSE REGISTRATION:

Must hold a valid Indiana Drivers License.

EQUIPMENT:

Desktop Computer Laptop Computer; Telephone Automobile Copy Machine

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in office settings with moderate temperatures inside and outside in all types of weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and loud in the field. The entire office is smoke free.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.

REQUIRED:

Pre-Employment Drug Screen Background Check Valid Drivers License..

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer