Position: Commercial Inspector
Department: Development Services – Code Enforcement Division
Employment Status: Permanent - Full Time - Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position may be on call outside of core business hours.
Compensation: Grade 8; Salary starting at $23.06/hour
POSITION SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Chief Building Official. Responsible for establishing priorities and work schedules. Perform commercial and residential plan reviews. Employee inspects and certifies building sites, proposed construction sites, footers, foundations, framing, roofing, insulation, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and wiring; inspects switch and receptacle box installation. Coordinates inspections with the Housing Inspector, and Fire Department. Performs miscellaneous inspections of sidewalks, streets, safety measures at razed building and construction sites, and other inspections as needed; responds to citizen complaints; maintains reports and records of all inspections; answers inquiries concerning inspections procedures, building problems, code applications requirements; provides assistance and performs various duties in the absence of regular personnel; stays up to date on changes and developments affecting various codes and other developments which aid in daily operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS - ABILITIES
• Review and approve construction documents.
• Coordinates inspections and other activities with the Contractor, Project Manager, Developer, Property Owner, Housing Inspector and Fire Department.
• Inspects and certifies building sites including inspections of proposed construction sites, footers, foundations, framing, roofing, insulation , and wiring to ensure compliance with ICC codes, City codes, and applicable State and Federal rules and regulations, and inspect/sign off on Certificates of Occupancy.
• Performs miscellaneous inspections including: inspecting safety measures at razed building and construction sites, responding to citizen complaints involving construction, obstruction of vision at intersections, grass, brush, weeds, and other rubbish problems that need attention, checking fences to insure right of ways and property lines have been respected, etc.
• Maintains electronic and hard copy files of all complaint and investigation cases.
• Performs necessary paperwork to report and record inspections, makes inspection appointments, and answers inquiries concerning inspections, procedures, building problems, code applications, and code requirements.
• Determine applicable codes when questions arise.
• Stays up to date on change sand new developments which affect various codes.
• Promotes an image of professional, courteous service as a representative of the City of Morgantown.
• Serve as an expert witness in court.
• Responds to emergency situations relating to the building codes including those outside of normal business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to prioritize & multitask.
• Ability to read construction plans and work with contractors and developers concerning all phases of construction work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to hand dissatisfied customers in person, by telephone or email.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Frequent exposure to physically demanding, unpleasant, strenuous, and/or hazardous elements.
• Office and field environment.
• Daily conditions include dirt, dust, noise, odors, fumes, and vibration while making construction site inspections.
• Hazardous conditions encountered daily include elevated workplaces, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, and those hazards associated with working on or around construction sites including dozers, high lifts and other operating machinery, saws, exposed electrical wiring and panels, and flammable materials.
• Repeated bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Performance of duties requiring employee to work from ladders, scaffolding, or other elevated workplaces.
• Performance of activities requiring fine eye-hand coordination.
USE OF TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT
• Position provides routine consultation and technology support for everyday computer programming and/or software requests/questions to others in the organization; is an applications super user; or uses specialized software such as GIS, SCADA or telecommunications software.
• Computer, phone, fax, scanner/copier, printer and calculator.
• Code manuals.
• Test equipment, camera, and tape measures.
• City issues vehicle.
CONTACT & SUPERVISION
• Position involves frequent internal and external contacts which require public relations skills in handling complaints. Contacts involve non-routine problems and require in-depth discussion and/or persuasion in order to resolve the problem. Handles more difficult contacts that are referred by front line employees.
• This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.
• This position works under the supervision of the Chief Building Official.
The City of Morgantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• High school, plus elementary technical training, acquired on the job or through one year or less of technical or business school.
• Valid Driver’s License
• ICC certification as Commercial Inspector within 6 months of employment.
• ICC Certification as a Commercial Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector within 2 years of employment.
• ICC Certification as a Building Plans reviewer within 2 years of employment.
• Licensure with the WV State Fire Marshalls Office within 2 years of employment.
• 4-6 years of experience in construction or related fields.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• College education in an electrical related field.
• Supplemental courses in building trades and seminars or conferences concerning general construction practices.
• Current ICC IRC/IBC certifications.
• Current ICC ADA Certification.
• 10 years of experience within a construction company or as an Inspector.