Summary:   Under general supervision, performs a variety of general residential and commercial building inspection work in compliance with municipal and adopted building codes, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance and public nuisance codes, zoning and other Neighborhood Officer duties.

Distinguishing Characteristics:  This is a single tiered position.  This position reports to the Planning and Community Development Director.

Essential Job Functions:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.   Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. 

Reviews construction drawings for compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, outdoor lighting and fire codes.
Assists the public in answering questions and handling City Code violation complaints and plan, develop, organize and administer neighborhood cleanup assistance programs.
Inspects excavations, reinforcing, footing, sub-base and foundations; framings of walls and partitions, roofs, joists and specialty framing; roof material applications.
Inspects electrical components and wiring; performs final electrical inspection of fixtures and outlets and makes appropriate recommendations for corrections as necessary.
Inspects plumbing components, fixtures and piping installations including sewer pipelines, gas lines and water lines.
Inspects mechanical systems including ductwork and vent hoods, heaters/air conditions, fireplaces, incinerators, commercial hoods, and kitchen ventilation systems.
Inspects installations and maintenance of fire protection life safety systems and appliances, spray finishing, proper storage of hazardous and flammable materials.
Inspects installation and set up of manufactured homes, mobile homes and modular buildings.  Assures proper electrical, service line, gas, water, sewer piping and connections are in compliance.
Inspects residential, commercial and industrial and vacant properties, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Conducts annual inspection of day care facilities.
Investigates all manner of complaints for zoning, building and public nuisance code violations.  Writes detailed correction notices; performs follow-up inspections, prepares submittals for prosecution of chronic violators and testifies in court as necessary.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to daily and periodic construction, fire safety, day care and code compliance activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of City, State and federal building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, zoning, property maintenance and public nuisance codes.
Knowledge of State contractors’ licensing rules and regulations.
Knowledge of State manufactured home installation standards.
Knowledge of principles and practices of residential building, electric, plumbing and mechanical installation, repair techniques and code enforcement.
Skill in physically inspecting buildings and examining components and interpreting conditions of the structure.
Skill in detecting structural and other faults in new and existing buildings.
Skill in analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action by applying conflict resolution strategies and practices.
Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and other complex drawings.
Skill in performing mathematical calculations including measurements and metric computations.
Skill in maintaining records and writing reports of inspections and documentation of violations.
Skill in developing creative solutions and alternatives in solving citizen problems.
Skill in dealing with citizen situations which are sensitive and highly visible.
Skill in working independently with little direction.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate.
Vocational/technical training in general building construction, construction trades and/or building inspection specialties.
Two (2) years of journey-level work experience in building construction with emphasis in customer contact and code enforcement
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
Valid State of Arizona Driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain International Code Council Residential Building Inspector or Commercial Building Inspector Certification within one (1) year of hire date.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Occasional work is performed in office environments with regular work performed in buildings in various phases of construction.
Occasional exposure to inclement weather, and varying temperatures, subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Subject to standing for extended periods of time, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing ladders and stairs, crawling and occasional lifting of objects up to 75 pounds.
Subject to working at heights and below ground, exposure to dust, pollen, noise, balancing on high or narrow places, working in excavations and general hazards associated with construction sites.
Subject to dissatisfied or abusive citizens, exposure to dirt, weeds, potentially hazardous materials, rodents and insects.

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