Description
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The City of Urbandale is currently accepting applications for Building Inspector. Under the direction of the Building Official within the Community Development Department, this position performs plan reviews and field inspections to ensure residential, commercial, and industrial construction complies with adopted building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy codes.
In this role, you will inspect new construction, remodels, additions, and accessory structures, interpret code requirements, and verify compliance with approved plans and City ordinances. The Building Inspector works closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners to provide guidance on code requirements and support safe, compliant construction.
This position also maintains inspection and permit records, coordinates with Planning and Engineering staff regarding site requirements, and may assist with enforcement of rental housing and nuisance ordinances. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of field work, technical review, and customer service while helping ensure safe, high-quality development in Urbandale.
Requirements
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Provides residential plan review for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and/or fire codes.
Performs field inspections and provides code requirement interpretations relating to building (structural, framing, footings, etc.), plumbing (sanitary, storm sewer, utility etc.), electrical, and mechanical (HVAC, venting, gas line, etc.) for commercial and/or residential construction to ensure compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances. This includes new construction, remodeling, additions, rehabs, rental properties and/or other structures (fences, garages, storage sheds, etc.).
Ensures that Special Inspection reports are submitted as required.
Assists, consults and informs architects, engineers, contractors, builders and homeowners providing code related interpretations and education.
Enforces site plan requirements to ensure the construction complies with the zoning and engineering requirements regarding location and size, consults and coordinates with the Planning Division and\or Engineering\Public Works Department.
Provides updates to the Building Official and inspection team regarding critical or controversial determinations made during on-site inspections or plan review, which may require further review or an official administrative policy to maintain consistency.
May administer and enforce nuisance ordinances including responding to complaints.
May administer and enforce the Rental Housing Code by arranging/conducting inspections, keeping accurate records, billing owners/landlords and conducting re-inspections.
Maintains accurate records of all inspections and correspondence including, but not limited to, construction permits, property activity, code violations, and contractor licensing and schedules appointments as required.
Assures that all work performed meets the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
Assures that the City’s mission, goals and objectives are fully supported and initiated.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
