Commercial Building Inspector
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Salary : $64,855.00 - $71,340.50 AnnuallyLocation : Janesville, WIJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024.45.121.01Department: Public WorksDivision: Building & Development ServicesOpening Date: 12/03/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptBenefits Earning Potential: $93,099.20Objective & RelationshipsCITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of Wisconsin's Park Place .OBJECTIVE:Under general supervision of the Building Director, this position performs a variety of professional commercial, industrial, residential building and safety inspections of new and existing properties to ensure compliance with federal regulations, state statutes, City codes and ordinances. RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Building Director.Has no regular supervisory duties. Has work contact with elected and appointed City officials, City Department, Division, and Office Heads, City employees, contractors, consultants, developers, architects, designers, homeowners, and general public. Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs scheduled and unscheduled site inspections in all public and private buildings to ensure compliance with Wisconsin's adopted Commercial and 1 & 2 Family Building Codes; maintains records of inspections and instructions issued pursuant to department policies and procedures; issues and follow-ups on Orders to Correct to ensure compliance with federal regulations, state statutes, and City codes and ordinances.

Consults with, and provides information to, third party plan reviewers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, and other interested individuals concerning code requirements and alternatives, approved materials, methods of building construction, and City policies and procedures; resolves complaints and problems.

Coordinates building plans, specifications, and other construction documents submitted to the Building Division or third-party designated entities for approval to verify the design is compliant with federal regulations, state statutes, City codes and ordinances, and other requirements.

Reviews and issues building permits to building contractors and homeowners.

Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local technology, methods, materials, requirements, and standards as they relate to building construction and installation; recommends appropriate amendments and policies to the Building Director.

Inspects residential dwellings and commercial buildings after fires to assess damage and ensure safety of structure.

Inspects buildings and related construction, electrical and HVAC systems to ensure they are constructed and installed in compliance with Wisconsin adopted codes, state statutes, manufacturer standards and City of Janesville municipal ordinances.

Investigates complaints to determine if building or mechanical deficiencies exist that require issuing directives to ensure safe buildings.

Documents and maintains accurate, electronic records of inspections, actions taken, and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence and issues notices to correct code violations.

Collects and maintains documentary evidence in regard to non-compliant cases for use in court; testifies in court as required.

Coordinates code enforcement issues with other City Departments, Divisions, and Offices, County, and State agencies.

Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.

Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.

All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications Minimum education and experience required to perform essential duties of the position.Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in construction or completion of an apprenticeship program.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in building construction work or inspection service.

Possession Wisconsin certification for UDC Construction Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector or ability to obtain with one year.

A valid, state-issued driver's license at time of hire is required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONSThe qualifications listed below are preferred, but not required to perform the essential duties of the position. The absence of these qualifications on a candidate's application does not preclude them from consideration.

UDC Electrical Inspector certificate preferred.

UDC HVAC Inspector certificate preferred.

Soil Erosion Inspector certificate preferred.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the Human Resources Office may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements. COMPETENCIESFor successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, and behaviors.Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local residential and commercial building codes and methods of code enforcement.

Thorough knowledge of building construction concepts, methods, materials and terminology related to building systems.

Thorough knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and fire protection systems.

Skills:

Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.

Critical thinking skills, coupled with strong analytical, judgement, and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Exceptional communication skills, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.

Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Project management skills to guide, manage, and direct projects in alignment with department goals and objectives.

Abilities:

Ability to read and interpret building construction drawings, specifications and other construction documents, codes, legal documents, and municipal ordinances and various technical materials such as books, manuals, zoning maps, and other specialized resources.

Ability to uniformly enforce building regulations and codes with firmness and tact, and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and to obtain conformance with same.

Ability to make decisions according to applicable laws, regulations, established procedures, and the directives of the City Manager and City Council.

Ability to detect code and ordinance violations and take enforcement action in a professional and impartial manner.

Ability to work effectively under exposure to stress resulting from decision making process

Ability to complete and maintain daily and required reports and records.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and to work smoothly and cooperatively on a variety of projects.

Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and good judgment to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under Wisconsin Statutes and Regulations, Wisconsin Administrative Code, City of Janesville General Ordinances, and Department policy.

Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.

Ability to learn and apply new technology and computerized systems/building systems in order to detect and diagnose operational problems and maintenance needs.

Ability to compose routine correspondence and routine reports in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and tone.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute percentages.

Ability to maintain a valid, state-issued driver's license.

Ability to maintain required state-issued certifications.

Behaviors:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed and elected officials, Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, consultants, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, surveyors, community interest groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public.

Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.

Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.

Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.

Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties

Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries.

Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals.

Supplemental InformationEQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS OR MACHINES:Machinery and equipment including personal computers, printers and other standardized and specialized office equipment, 10-key calculator, telephones, fax machines, printers, copiers, and scanners. Other equipment includes non-powered hand tools, ladders, two-way radio, municipal vehicle, general office equipment, cellular communications equipment, and may occasionally use light mechanical equipment. PHYSICAL FACTORS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting or an outdoor environment. While outdoors, the employee may occasionally work in inclement weather and be exposed to adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold, high winds, and wet/humid conditions. The employee regularly walks over uneven terrain, such as construction sites; in close proximity to heavy construction equipment and trucks. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts in precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, and vibration. On occasion, the employee is exposed to situations which could involve an element of personal risk, requiring compliance with necessary safety procedures. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderately noisy; however, exposure to loud noises while out in the field may occur. This position frequently walks, stands, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, and exerts up to 50 pounds of force by lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects. The employee is frequently required to see/observe, talk/speak, and listen/hear; use their hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects and equipment; repetitive arm, wrist, hand, and eye movements are included. There is frequent twisting, reaching, wrist turning and grasping. The employee may be required to climb or balance climb ladders and work at elevated heights. Use of personal protective equipment is requiredSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. Employee is required to use cognitive ability to reason, analyze and verbalize thoughts and ideas. Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials, or tasks.A regular, Monday - Friday, 40-hour work schedule is required for this position. Attendance at night meetings and special events may be required. DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.The City of Janesville, Wisconsin, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.