Job Description
Salary: $41,094.00 – $49,646.00
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position
Department: Public Works, Land Development Office
Location: 1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for serving as a lead and conducting more complex commercial and residential building inspections to ensure compliance with relevant codes. Lead duties include monitoring and assigning work to and providing advice and guidance to Building Inspectors. Works under limited supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Serves as a lead to lower-level building and combination inspector staff including assigning and monitoring work, training staff on work methods and procedures, and providing direction.
Performs field inspections of “vertical” construction work, buildings, and premises for conformance with applicable codes, established specifications, and approved construction plans.
Investigate complaints relating to zoning; issue correction notices and stop work notices, follow up on abatement orders, issue court citations, or take other actions as appropriate.
Provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements; discusses problem areas with property owners and contractors; recommends solutions to problems; and, responds to questions or complaints concerning code violations.
Review residential and commercial plans to ensure compliance with applicable permitting requirements.
Enters inspection results and findings in applicable databases.
Issues certificates of completion when construction work is completed and meets all codes.
Assures that all inspectors (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, landscaping, and stormwater) have completed final inspections.
Issues court citations for violation of ordinances.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, inspection reports, investigation reports, violation reports, certificates of occupancy, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flood certificates, engineer certificates, architectural drawings, construction plans, zoning maps, flood maps, specifications, manuals, code books, ordinances, standards, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, inspection reports, investigation reports, violation reports, certificates of occupancy, or other documents.
Uses, carries, and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an apprenticeship or training in a skilled trades area with training emphasis in “vertical” building construction and inspection and five years of related building construction with a minimum of two years of certified building inspection experience.
All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License;
Special Police Commission Certification;
Building Inspector Certification.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of applicable ordinances, codes, and laws related to building construction, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems; materials, methods, and techniques used in building construction, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems; and, customer service principles.
Skill in prioritizing and assigning work; conducting inspections of residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with applicable building codes; using computers and related software applications; preparing reports, notices, and/or field notes; reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications; recognizing faulty construction and equipment or hazardous conditions; resolving problems; providing customer service; and, communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation – CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.
This position requires a pre-employment background check, and a new hire physical (if applicable).
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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