Building Inspector

Website City of Poplar Bluff

TITLE:   Building Inspector

DEPARTMENT: Planning

REPORTS TO:   City Planner

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

Ensures buildings within the City comply with local, state, and national building codes, zoning regulations, contract specifications and safety protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Reviews all building plans and permit applications; ensures that permits are properly issued.
  • Conducts field inspections from foundation to finish of construction.
  • Enforces compliance with city ordinances pertaining to land use regulations.
  • Inspects buildings for commercial use and approves issuance of certificates of occupancy.
  • Serves as staff liaison for the Plumbing, Electrical and Building Standards boards and attends meetings as needed.
  • Assists with code enforcement issues and stormwater issues as needed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to understand and interpret city ordinances.
  • Possess a good working knowledge of construction, plumbing, and electrical installation as well as building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and fire codes.
  • Knowledge of how to read building plans and interpret building, plumbing and electrical codes.
  • Ability to identify codes that are outdated and revise and rewrite codes in compliance with city ordinances.
  • Good oral and listening skills and ability to communicate effectively with the public.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment with the ability to balance openness, fairness, and decisiveness.
  • Ability to gather relevant information and make reasonable decisions in compliance with applicable governmental regulations and seeks guidance when appropriate.
  • Works independently with initiative while contributing effectively as a part of a team.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Employment background with licensing in one or more of the trades regulated by the City of Poplar Bluff.
  • Ten years’ experience in or with all phases of building construction.
  • International Code Council (ICC) certified in residential and commercial building codes (or the ability to test and become certified within 12 months of hire date).
  • Ability to stay current in the fields of plumbing, electricity, and construction to remain abreast of new requirements and codes.
  • Possess knowledge of Missouri’s laws regarding public property rights.

Applications and resumes can be submitted via www.poplarbluff-mo.gov or at City Hall, 501 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, MO.  The City of Poplar Bluff is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Residency requirement:  must live within Butler County, or in the adjacent Missouri Counties of Ripley, Wayne, Carter, Stoddard and Dunklin, but not more than forty-five (45) miles from the Butler County line.

To apply for this job please visit www.poplarbluff-mo.gov.