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Job Title: City Building Inspector

Department(s): Building & Planning Department

Reports To: Building Commissioner / City Planner

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Principal Function: The City Building Inspector ensures the safety and integrity of Greencastle’s built environment. This role involves performing professional field inspections and plan reviews to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, zoning ordinances, and safety standards. The Inspector serves as a primary point of contact for contractors, developers, and homeowners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

   1. Ensures compliance with local ordinances, state and local regulations of building codes

       through detailed plan review and permitting, as well as detailed building inspections

       in all disciplines of building construction.

   2. Performs inspections, and related duties in the specialized field of residential and   

       nonresidential site inspections such as structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical,

       and/or fire, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and

       building codes.

   3. Administers, interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable federal, state and local

       building codes, or related codes, and makes recommendations and/or initiates the actions

       necessary to correct. 

   4. Responds to complaints and questions related to building code issues, provides

       information and education, researches each issue, and provides a resolution.

   5. Reviews plans on an on-going basis as work is in process to ensure that the actual building

       complies with the submitted plan.

   6. Provides guidance and support for Planning, BZA, Plan Commission, and Building

       Commission.

   7. Investigates, prepares, and develops reports, administrative warrants, and probable cause

       documents with respect to code compliance.

   8.  Physically visits sites at various points in the construction process.

   9. Documents inspections on software portal and adheres to notification guidelines indicating

       work is within the code, and issues stop work orders when work is not compliant.

  10. Enforces local zoning laws and ordinances.

  11. Prepares various documents and reports, and maintains accurate records as required.

  12. Preforms other related duties and code enforcement responsibilities as assigned by the

        Mayor or Director of Planning.

  13. Serves as a professional and positive representative of the City while maintaining   

        consistent enforcement of building codes, nuisance ordinances, and property

        maintenance standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the City. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 

City-Related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the City should demonstrate the following competencies:

·         Resident Service – Manages difficult or emotional resident situations; responds promptly to resident needs; solicits resident feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

·         Organizational Support – Follows polices and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the City’s goals and values; benefits the City through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

·         Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for personal actions and works ethically with integrity; follows through on commitments.

·         Quality and Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; meets productivity  standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly but efficiently.

·         Dependability – Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Job-Related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

·         Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

·         Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

·         Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in a positive or negative situations; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 

·         Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. 

·         Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience:  High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); and five-years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  Previous experience in building construction or related field is required.  The following certifications are required within 180 days of hire:

·         State Licensed Home Inspector

·         International Code Council (ICC) Residential and Commercial Inspector

·         International Code Council (ICC) R&C Plans Reviewer

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired:

·         Computer software skills to include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Editor, ImageTrend, Laserfiche, OneNote, MyPermitNow, and Execu-Time are required.

·         A working knowledge of the processes, procedures, and practices of building construction is required. 

·         The ability to read and interpret blueprints or Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings is required.

·         A working knowledge of building codes and maximum housing standards is required.

·         Must remain informed on all federal, state, and local zoning ordinances and building regulations.  

·         Must be able to use various equipment or tools related to the building industry.

·         Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license.

·         The ability to maintain cooperative relationships with City officials, vendors, and with the general public is required. 

·         The ability to prepare and review reports is required.

·         The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required.

·         The ability to prepare and review reports is required.

·         The ability to speak, read and write in English is required.  Multi-lingual is desired. 

·         The ability to travel in order to attend trainings is required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to the risk of electrical shock when working with office equipment; and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold (non-weather); and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; working near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Personal protective equipment must be worn as required to include: work boots, hard hats, safety goggles, gloves, hearing protection, and protective clothing.

 While the offices of the City of Greencastle are usually open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, this position requires work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It also requires the ability to drive a City-owned vehicle. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required.

It is the City of Greencastle's policy to comply fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. This organization provides equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.