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Code Officer/Sr. Code Officer

Mckinney, TX · On-site

$54K - $78K/yr

... Building and Standards Commission. * Investigates and resolves citizen complaints received ... When assigned to Code Compliance Officer, Senior * Assists the Code Enforcement Supervisor in ...

Pennboc

Building Code Official / Code Enforcement Officer, Malvern Borough Serve a Community Where Your Work Makes a Difference Malvern Borough is seeking an experienced Building Code Official / Code ...

Town of Estes Park

Code Enforcement Officer

Estes Park, CO · On-site

$60K - $84K/yr

Confers with police, planning and building staff regarding complaints to clarify interpretation of ... code officer. Licenses, Certifications and Registrations Valid Colorado Driver's License and ...

Lewis County

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Lowville, NY · On-site

$27.73 - $33/hr

Issues, denies, or revokes building permits and certificates of occupancy as required; Issues ... Responds to complaints and referrals pertaining to uniform code, junkyard law, and unsafe ...

Townofnewhartfordny

NY · On-site

$60 - $80K/hr

Job Title Full-Time Code Enforcement Officer/Department Head Salary Range $60-$80K Department Codes ... The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of building construction practices, building trades ...

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Building Code Inspector

Mashantucket, CT • On-site

MPTN Government
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Under the direction of the Regulatory Affairs Officer and the Building Code Official (BCO), the Building Code Inspector (BCI) is responsible for inspecting construction and renovation activities to assure conformance with approved project documents and compliance with the Mashantucket Building Code. The BCI will assist the BCO with plan review, drafting of review comments, and advise the BCO on issues of building code compliance for activities such as new construction, renovation, occupation and use of facilities. The BCI serves as the BCO's alternate for Tribe's regulatory permitting and enforcement authority known as the Land Use Commission (jurisdiction of land use). The BCI must have the ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions; ability to communicate regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners and the general public.
Certification as an ICC Commercial or Residential Inspector (both highly desired), or an equivalent certification as building inspector by a state/tribal government enforcing similar ICC family of codes as MPTN. The ideal candidate is a person aspiring to become a certified Building Official seeking additional experience and training and on track to complete that goal within three years. The BCI must complete training consistent with the requirements specified by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development for the inspection of manufactured home installation with one year of hire. Knowledge of common OSHA requirements with the ability to recognize hazardous situations and experience utilizing personal protective equipment to mitigate risks. Experience with Microsoft Office including word and excel required.

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