Building Inspector

Overview

Municipal Management Services, Inc. a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Inc. has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Building Inspector.

Responsibilities

Under the Direction of the Building Commissioner the Building Inspector’s responsibilities are:

• Inspects all aspects of construction including residential dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with model codes, ordinances, amendments and approved plans.
• Performs elementary plan reviews, approves and issues building permits.
• Answers model code questions from the public and carries out code enforcement duties.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with property owners, contractors, design professionals, fellow employees, and the public.
• Prepare and serve violation notices and tickets when needed.
• Maintain all files relating to and schedules of follow-up inspections for violations and tickets issued.
• Prepare and present cases that appear at the bi-monthly adjudication hearings for non-compliance.
• All inspectors shall be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Provides excellent customer service to the public.
• 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.
• Store daily work, historical documents and address files correctly as required per assigned schedules in the DocuWare system and retrieve as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Operate a variety of office equipment including telephones, computers, copy machines and facsimile machines; input and retrieve data and text.
• Prepare daily, monthly and any additional reports requested by management.
• Operate Microsoft Windows & Office Software (Word, Excel, Power Point) at a basic level, to include the ability to:

Marginal Functions:

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Good Driving Record
• Preference will be given to Bellwood residents with the required qualifications.
• Possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector or obtain the certification within six months of being hired.
• Applicant is required to obtain an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Inspector within two years of being hired.

The starting salary for this position is $20.00 per hour depending upon qualifications, training, current ICC certifications and previous work experience.

Salary or Wage Range