WS - E - Tiffin Building Inspector II - Job Description - 3-17-23

BUILDING INSPECTOR II BUILDING INSPECTOR II/PLANS City of Tiffin Job Code: EXAMINER City of Tiffin Dept/ Division: Public Safety/ Adopted: Inspections AFSCME Salary Range: Non -Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt; Full-time, permanent Reports to Position: Building Official Physical Demand Rating: Light City Overtime Status: Non-Exempt (exception hourly) Work Environment: Both controlled and Pre-employment Testing: Drug and health outdoors in all weather. screening after contingent offer Position Testing: Knowledge & skills test, Personal Protective Equipment: Head, foot, standard Word, Excel. eyewear, protective clothing while on job site. General Statement of Duties: The Commercial Building Inspector maintains a cooperative working relationship with property owners, contractors, design professionals, fellow employees and the public. Provides excellent customer service skills. Demonstrates good knowledge of state and local codes. Is an effective communicator displaying good written and oral skills. Expresses professional opinions, based on knowledge and experience, with confidence. Maintains composure and self-control when confronting potentially volatile situations. Possesses and uses good analytical skills when researching model code questions. Distinguishing Features of the Class: Works under supervision of the Building Official with considerable leeway granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative within the scope of the position and established ordinances, codes and guidelines. Examples of Essential Work (illustrative Only) Assumes responsibility for enforcement of the City of Tiffin Building Codes; Reviews and interprets building codes which regulate the inspection and installation of structural systems, as well as related codes, ordinance, and laws; Prepares and monitors documentation and authorizes building permits and certificates of occupancy; Enforces the flood plain ordinance; Inspects commercial, industrial and residential construction to verify compliance with approved construction plans and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and zoning codes; Performs technical review of residential and commercial construction documents to ensure compliance with municipal building or zoning codes; Initiates legal action as necessary to obtain compliance with building codes;