Required:
High school diploma or GED or supplemented by specialized training in one of the building trades and/or code enforcement. And two (2) years of increasingly responsible building experience. Preference shall be given to candidates that possess a State of Wyoming journeyman or master electricians license
Possession of International Code Council or other approved agency, certification as an inspector in the appropriate field(s) or ability to obtain within one year. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate master’s license in appropriate field or ability to obtain within one year.
Preferred:
Four (4) years of any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for this position.
To perform technical building inspection work in enforcing compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances; to confer with contractors, developers, designers, and property owners to ensure building codes are properly enforced. Assist Chief Building Official to carry out policies and coordinate with staff in the field to address and solve code compliance issues.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Conduct examination of plans and specifications of new construction, additions, and alterations to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable construction codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Inspect existing buildings and premises for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Issue notices to comply on violations; maintain records of history of facts for possible legal actions.
- Inspect foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, gas plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical installations, and a variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
- Investigate complaints of hazardous or illegal conditions; perform inspections concerning complaints; resolve issues through the interpretation of codes and regulations.
- Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the public in the field and office to explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
- Maintain files and reports regarding inspection and plan check activities and findings.
- Operate a variety of communications and office equipment including a telephone, tablet, computer, and applicable software.
- Coordinates with Plans Examiners, Chief Building official, compliance inspectors and other department staff to ensure projects are inspected in a timely manner.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
- Stay informed on current code requirements and maintain certifications required to perform required inspections.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City of Cheyenne, including the International Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and Residential codes.
- Complex principles and techniques of building inspection and plans examining work.
- Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
- Major types of building construction, materials, and methods.
- Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
- Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications and building codes.
- Determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements.
- Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
- Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
- Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
- Operate a variety of office machines: computer, tablet, copier, telephone.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.