JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Building Inspection Supervisor

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  July 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  1530/2671

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To plan and supervise the activities of the Building Inspection Unit in the performance of building construction inspections and related activities.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Permits and Inspection Administrator.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Supervises the activities of the Building Inspection Unit staff, including the preparation of daily, monthly and annual inspection reports.

 

2.         Investigates complaints and answers questions from citizens, architects and builders; assigns inspection requests and complaints to Building Inspectors for resolution.

 

3.         Conducts on-site inspections at critical construction stages (footing, frame, and final) for each commercial building to ensure that approved plans and specifications are being followed.

 

4.         Notifies builders of code violations and variations from approved plans, which must be corrected before continuing construction; reinspects buildings to ensure violations have been corrected.

 

5.         Inspects buildings being moved into the City and prefabricated buildings to be assembled within the City limits to ensure compliance with Building Codes.

 

6.         Implements procedures and policies related to building inspection; recommends Building Code changes and amendments.

 

7.         Provides technical information and training to Building Inspectors.

 

8.         Serves as backup in the absence of the Plans Examiner; reviews plans of new buildings and additions to existing structures for compliance with Building Codes and approval of building permits as required.

 

9.         Assembles a job file on each application for a building permit, including building plans, all correspondence and comments from all inspectors; maintains files on completed construction by year of application.

 

10.       Serves as backup in the absence of the Building Codes Manager and Permits and Inspection Administrator, in the performance of the duties of the Building Official as assigned by City ordinance.

JOB TITLE:  Building Inspection Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Reviews code violation cases with the supervisor before issuance of a warrant or citation; issues approved warrants or citations to person responsible for code violations.

 

2.         Issues certificates of occupancy for completed buildings conforming to required City codes.

 

3.         Notifies supervisor and other departmental personnel of technical problems relating to Building Codes.

 

4.         Maintains and updates files of information on compliance reports, building codes and construction materials received from the Southern Building Codes Association.

 

5.         Maintains files of plans and inspection reports for all buildings processed, complaints received with final disposition and State plumbing inspection reports.

 

6.         Enters and retrieves code numbers relating to inspection data.

 

7.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to the Building Inspectors.

JOB SPECIFICATION

BUILDING INSPECTION SUPERVISOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in supervising the activities of the Building Inspection Unit staff in the performance of building construction inspections for compliance with building plans and codes.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  July 2000

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Supervises the activities of the Building Inspection Unit.

 

Implements procedures and policies related to building inspection; recommends Building Code changes and amendments.

 

Investigates complaints and answers questions from citizens, architects and builders; assigns inspection requests and complaints to Building Inspectors for resolution.

 

Serves as backup in absence of the Plans Examiner.

 

Conducts on-site inspections of each building construction for compliance with approved plans and codes.

 

Notifies builders of code violations and reinspects buildings to ensure violations are corrected.

 

Maintains updated files of information relative to reports, correspondence received, buildings processed, complaints and final dispositions.

 

Performs other related duties as required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of construction materials and standard building construction practices.

 

Good knowledge of state and local building regulations and codes.

 

Skill in the operation of a computer.

 

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively orally and in writing with architects, builders and citizens.

 

Ability to interpret Building Codes for specific situations in the field.

 

Ability to maintain detailed records.

 

Ability to recognize code violations and construction defects at construction sites.

 

Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and schematics.

 

JOB TITLE:  Building Inspection Supervisor

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of a standard high school course with course work in the Building Trades, or two (2) years of vocational technical school training in the Building Trades; at least two (2) years of experience in building inspection or at least four (4) years of experience in building construction; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess or be able to obtain certification as a Building Inspector within 12 months and maintain authorization for duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D vehicle operator's license and maintain authorization for duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE:  Building Inspection Supervisor

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	75
Carrying (lbs.)	75
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)	ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust		ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)	ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü