Description

General Position Summary:

This position ensures and enforces compliance with county ordinances and building codes.  This position investigates building sites/projects prior to and after the issuance of required permits as required by county codes and ordinances.

Code Tech II:

1. Visually inspects new construction and alteration projects for compliance to adopted construction codes, approved plans and specifications, and requirements relating to soil conditions, property line setbacks, foundations, structure assembly, plumbing and mechanical systems, and fire/life safety.
2. Perform all routine field inspections and perform or assist review of simple residential and non-complex structure plans to ensure code compliance. Promptly records all inspections, corrections notices and other documentation.
3. Secures evidence in cases of violation and recommends possible remedial procedures to gain code and ordinance compliance.
4. Respond to complaints from the public under the direction of the Building Official. Perform a diversity of clerical and administrative duties to maintain and perform the permit process and maintain its efficiency and timeliness. Prepare reports of inspections and investigations, including entering all inspections and other documentation in the field, as practical.
5. Attend and participates in staff meetings.  Provide input and recommendations to improve own work processes and the general operation, performance and services provided by the department.
6. Attend to training and maintain up to date in ordinance, codes, and legal changes pertaining to the trade and related subjects.
7. Assist other division personnel on assigned duties, as directed.

Code Tech III - addition to the duties above:

1. Assume the lead in more complicated field inspections, and examine and reviews plans for more complex, large, commercial and industrial sites/projects to ensure compliance with county codes and ordinances.
2. Compute beams, analyze strength of materials, and evaluate truss design to ensure the structural integrity of structures in accordance with recognized engineering assumptions.

Code Tech IV - addition to the duties above:

1. Assume the lead in more complicated field inspections, and examine and reviews plans for more complex, large, commercial and industrial sites/projects to ensure compliance with county codes and ordinances.
2. Compute beams, analyze strength of materials, and evaluate truss design to ensure the structural integrity of structures in accordance with recognized engineering assumptions.
3. Examine and review plans and specifications, especially on the more complex commercial and industrial structures to assure compliance with county codes and ordinances.
4. Perform field inspections of commercial, industrial and large scale or complicated projects by visually inspecting new construction and alteration projects for compliance to building codes, approved plans and specifications, requirements relating to soil conditions, property line setbacks, foundations, structure assembly, and fire/life safety requirements.
5. Secures evidence in cases of violation and recommends possible remedial procedures to gain code and ordinance compliance.  Assist and advice builders, contractors, engineers, architects and/or owners on methods and ways to achieve compliance.
6. Respond to complaints from the public under the direction of the Senior Building Inspector and/or the Building Official.
7. Prepare reports of inspections and investigations, and maintain records of such.  Perform a diversity of clerical and administrative duties to maintain and perform the permit process and maintain its efficiency and timeliness.
8. Attend and participates in staff meetings.  Provide input and recommendations to improve own work processes and the general operation, performance and services provided by the department.
9. Attend to training and maintain up to date in ordinance, codes, and legal changes pertaining to the trade and related subjects.
10. Provide back-up support for public counter duties.

Non-Essential Duties:

1. Perform other duties and projects as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

Code Tech II:

1. Possess and maintain certification issued by the International Code Council for Building Inspector B1, B2, or B5.
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Permit Specialist or as a Building Inspector; two (2) years of college education with emphasis on building codes or related field; or four (4) years experience in a construction or building design field/trade.
3. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.

Code Tech III - In addition to the above qualifications:

1. Possess and maintain certifications issued by the International Code Council for Building Inspector B1 and B2, or B5; and Plumbing Inspector P1 and P2, or P5; or Mechanical Inspector M1 and M2, or M5. It is desirable that the third certification (plumbing or mechanical) be acquired within two years.

Code Tech IV - In addition to the above qualifications:

1. Possess and maintain certifications issued by the International Code Council for Building Inspector B1 and B2, or B5, and Building Plans Examiner B3.Must possess and maintain certifications issued by the International Code Council for either Plumbing Inspector P1 and P2, or P5, or the Mechanical Inspector M1 and M2, or M5.The fourth certification must be acquired within two years of employment.
2. Four (4) years of experience in all types of construction inspection and code enforcement (except electrical).Two (2) years of experience may be substituted for two (2) years of technical, trade or college education or schooling in construction, structure design, building codes or related field.
3. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.