Combination Building Inspector

Combination Building Inspector

Under general direction, the Combination Building Inspector inspects, reviews, and evaluates structures, installations, and systems at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and sites in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair. Enforces and ensures compliance with applicable regulations related to building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and safety standards.

Environmental Factors: Work is performed in a standard office environment. Frequent visits to construction sites with exposure to all weather and traffic conditions, equipment, and construction hazards.

Physical Factors: Light physical demands; frequent use of a personal computer; required to perform job functions including ability to lift items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds; frequent balancing, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, crouching, kneeling, and reaching. Involves the need for sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.

Work Situation Factors: Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

First consideration may be given to current employees who meet the minimum qualifications. Full-time, regular, non-exempt position. First review of applications will occur two (2) weeks after posting and periodically thereafter. This position is graded at RN17.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews plans and specifications to gain familiarity with projects prior to inspection; performs field inspections to examine and evaluate the building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work performed and materials used.
• Verifies quality of workmanship and materials, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and applicable codes and regulations; notes deficiencies and deviations from plans and issues notices of violations.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services; responds to requests for information and provides technical information within scope of authority.
• Reads, interprets, and ensures compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; reviews, maintains, creates, and updates records, forms, and reports in various systems, formats, and software to ensure data integrity, compliance, and adherence to internal controls, policies, and practices.
• Responds to and resolves inquiries as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures to maintain positive customer relations and appropriate levels of service, support, and resources; refers issues of concern and disagreements in interpretation to management for resolution.
• Consults with contractors and homeowners concerning deficiencies with technical requirements; investigates complaints against contractors to coordinate effective resolution of conflicts and disagreements; provides technical information and assistance to the public within scope of authority.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to a high school diploma and five (5) years of journeyman/foreman-level building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing installation experience in general construction (must be certified in more than one of the primary disciplines listed). A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Valid driver's license may be required or preferred. New Mexico State Construction Industries Division (CID) Certification as a Combination Inspector is required. International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)/International Code Council (ICC) certification may be preferred; successful candidate must meet all current state and national requirements; additional technical certifications may be preferred or required. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Special Requirement: Incumbents in the inspector positions must surrender to the CID any contractor's license or certificate of competence to be held in inactive status upon accepting employment with the City of Las Cruces. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.