Essential Duties
Inspect single family dwelling and all commercial properties during all stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical and plumbing/mechanical codes, ordinances and regulations; inspects commercial structures in one or more fields of expertise: electrical, building or plumbing/mechanical.

Review building plans and inspect buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical code requirements and for application of safe construction practices.
Inspect construction sites for compliance with erosion & sediment regulations. Authorize issuance of permits for building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.

Enforce planning and zoning regulations by inspecting new and existing buildings and premises for change of use or occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and/or
conditions of approval.
Serve as on-call for emergency inspections of existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper uses.

Coordinate with architects, engineers, property owners, and developers in the review of construction documents, problem solving, and project feasibility.

Inspect and enforce local business and residential properties for property maintenance codes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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