Building Inspector I, II, III, IV OR Building Inspector Technician

POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Building Inspector Technician: $51,106.83
Under general supervision, the Building Inspector Technician performs general technical work in the enforcement of building related codes, laws, and ordinances regulating building construction and related structures within the City.
 
Building Inspector I - IV 
Under general direction, the Building Construction Inspector I performs skilled inspection of building construction, repair, or alteration. Inspects for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, energy, or accessibility codes, and the City of Clearwater Community Development Code

Candidate's hiring rate depends on the number of valid inspector licenses held, see below:  
Bldg. Insp. I: (1) license         $62,120.69
Bldg. Insp. II: (2) licenses     $65,226.82
Bldg. Insp. III: (3) licenses    $68,487.90
Bldg. Insp. IV (4) licenses     $71,912.36

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Schedules, performs, and completes inspections of buildings and other structures; inspects and determines the compliance of all building construction including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, accessibility, energy, and permitting.
Sorts, organizes, and processes inspection request tickets; schedules time frames for inspections, contacts contractors and owners, and facilitates completion of the inspection.
Travels to various inspections to review, evaluate, and assess work for compliance with building construction standards; ensures conformity with approved plans and permits. 
Identifies and determines non-compliant work; notes discrepancies to ensure that all violations are identified, addressed, and resolved in a timely and professional manner. 
Provides education, assistance, and direction for property owners and agencies; delivers technical expertise and impartiality when dealing with contractors, engineers, architects, designers, plan reviewers, and other inspectors.
Trains, educates, and leads other inspectors; provides expertise and direction for various inspection concerns or questions. 
Advises and confers with building contractors, engineers, architects, owners, and others regarding building construction and ordinances; communicates effectively and professionally providing advice and direction regarding building and related concerns.  
Ensures the completion of detailed, professional, and accurate inspection reports; develops, updates, and maintains various documents and reports monitoring the construction projects within the city; ensures daily work is completed. 
Conducts damage assessments.
Performs other duties as assigned.