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JOB TITLE: Assistant Building Inspector
DEPARTMENT: Building Department
POSITION STATUS: Full-time, permanent, non-union position
REPORTS TO: Director of Inspectional Services
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May assign work to custodial and clerical staff
SALARY: $35,604-$48,066
DUTIES:
Examines applications, including plans, for the construction, alteration, demolition, location use, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the city; determines if plans are in conformance with State Building Code, City Zoning Ordinances and related ordinances, statutes, and regulations.
Approves or disapproves permits.
Issues certificates of inspection, notices of violations, and stop work orders.
Makes inspections of building and construction projects for conformance with approval plans for certificates of occupancy; safety checks, and to ensure compliance with the building codes and zoning ordinances.
Investigates complaints of building and zoning violations, conducts routine checks of buildings to ensure continued conformance to applicable laws and regulations. Appears in court to enforce code provisions as necessary.
Supervises and inspects and certifies for compliance with architectural, structural, and egress requirements of the Mass State Building Code on an annual to every two year basis all schools, churches, nursing homes, rest homes, skating rinks, hospitals, funeral parlors, swimming pools, restaurants, and multi family apartment buildings with three or more units.
Answers questions from homeowners, contractors, and architects and other city departments regarding codes, zoning requirements, permit application procedures, etc.
Writes reports and maintains records on all inspections performed. May provide interpretation or recommendations to Board of Appeals. Operates personal computer and various software programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Assistant Building Inspector shall possess the following qualifications as established in Section 107.4 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Building Code. He shall have at least five (5) years of experience in the supervision of building construction of design, or in the alternative, a two (2) year associate’s degree in a field related to building construction or design. In addition, such person shall have a general knowledge of the accepted requirements for building construction, fire prevention, light, ventilation and safe egress, as well as of materials essential for safety, comfort and convenience of the occupants of a building of structure; plus whatever other requirements or experience and knowledge are deemed necessary by the municipality. Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver’s
License is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of building construction methods and materials, considerable knowledge of engineering and architectural principles and methods, considerable knowledge of state and city building, electrical, plumbing, zoning and related laws and ordinances; ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with building contractors, architects, co-workers, the public; ability to maintain records and prepare reports, ability to speak and write English effectively, and ability to achieve and maintain certifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, see, drive, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull, feel, reach, lift, grasp, twist above the waist, bend at the waist, repetitively move hands and arms, and perform fine finger manipulation in the use of the computer. Also regularly required to climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, exert force, and manipulate hand and/or foot controls.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; the noise level may intensify when the employee is outside performing the job.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to the Department of Human Resources. This position shall remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
CITY OF SALEM, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4th floor
SALEM, MA 01970
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Lisa B. Cammarata, Director
DATED: September 9, 2008
The City of Salem is an equal opportunity employer EEOE/AA
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