Senior Inspector/Plans Examiner - Community Development

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY. Under general supervision of the County Building Official, responsible for supervision, scheduling, and reviewing daily workload for the inspector staff to include overseeing inspections, plan review and coordinating the field operations of the division.  Provide oversight and ensure duties are performed in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances and building regulations.  Perform a variety of the most complex inspection services and assist the building official in planning and directing division activities, with an emphasis on building inspections; perform inspections for the full range of construction development projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

1. Serve in the absence of County Building Official.

• Coordinate and direct activities and operations of the Building Services Division to ensure compliance with Doña Ana County ordinances and adopted codes.

• Handle matters of significance including problems, complaints, inquiries and personnel concerns.

2. Supervise building, electrical, and plumbing/mechanical inspectors.

• Supervise, train, motivate and develop staff.

• Make hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.

• Coach, counsel and discipline staff and conduct performance evaluations.

• Approve leave requests.

• Work with staff to build and maintain positive morale and motivation, and correct deficiencies.

• Ensure uniform application of the appropriate codes, laws and regulations.

• Ensure proper inspection of building construction and uniform application of the building inspection process.

• Coordinate building inspection functions with inspectors, contractors, plan check staff, and other various County departments.

• Inspect all types of buildings and structures, including complex construction and development projects, using the current building standards codes and other related construction codes.

• Review reports from inspectors for accuracy and completeness.

• Work with inspectors in interpretation of plans and correction of violations on plans.

3. Examine plans and blueprints for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, access requirements, and zoning ordinances.

• Verify plans and drawings to indicate the nature and character of work to determine conformance to building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing code requirements.

• Approve issuance of construction permits.

• Review existing and proposed building codes to become familiar with their use and application.

• Provide technical assistance to construction industry and general public regarding code standards and regulation.

4. Provide customer service and respond to requests for information; consult with and provide recommendations and suggestions to the public and other county employees/officials regarding plans and specifications; interpret, apply, and explain codes and regulations.

• Consult with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and homeowners concerning deficiencies with structural and non-structural requirements.

• Conducts meetings to provide guidance for the development of future projects and for change of building occupancy.

• Work with inspectors in interpretation of plans and correction of violations on plans.

• Work with customer counter to issue written permits, explains reviewer comments, process permit applications to establish proper routing, and assist public with general submittal requirements.

• Answer questions and concerns related to building codes and requirements.

5. Maintain records and files associated with plan review process, problems, and permits; prepare periodic reports and conducts surveys as required.

• Maintain computer databases for tracking of plan routing process.

• Maintain and update processes related to plan review and storage.

• Maintain statistical data related to plan review to be utilized in monthly reports and presentations made by the division/department.

• Provide clearly written reports associated with plan review.

6. Build and maintain working relationships with other departments and agencies. Work closely with other agencies in review process such as flood, fire, engineering and planning.

• Coordinate plan review activities with other County departments and outside agencies.

• Provide technical information to other County staff and outside agencies as needed.

• Research specific requirements for other departments and outside agencies for potential impact on construction plans.

• Maintain a current contact list for applicable County departments and outside agencies.

7. Interpret, apply, and enforces the provisions of land development codes, life/safety codes, accessibility standards, and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specification, standards, policies and procedures.

• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions.

• Investigate work to ensure construction is being performed by licensed contractors with a county-issued permit and compliance with requirements.

• Attend periodic training to enhance skills and maintain certifications.

• Assist public with questions on development regulations, processes, as well as construction methods and materials.

8. Perform residential and commercial inspections as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, or related field.

B. Experience. Five (5) years' experience in building inspection, plan examination, code interpretation, and/or general building construction. Two (2) years of supervisory experience required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications. A valid driver's license and must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy. Must either have or be able to obtain with-in one (1) month of hire a NM CID General Building Inspector Certification, plus a NM CID Electrical Inspector Certification or Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Certification with-in nine (9) months of hire. Must possess or obtain an ICC plan review certification within six (6) months of the date of hire. Must possess the appropriate ICC/IAPMO certifications to correlate with the NM certifications Residential/Commercial with-in nine (9) months of hire. Additional ICC/IAPMO and NM CID inspection certifications preferred.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.).  Must pass a background and driving record check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Must have knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment used in building projects; principles and practices of building inspection and plan review; building construction methods, materials and design standards; Federal, state and regional building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and accessibility codes; thorough knowledge of ICC, IAPMO and NEC adopted codes; applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to building inspection and safety; County zoning and building codes; principles of record keeping and records management; business and personal computers standard business software applications; County organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Must have skills in: Read and interpret complex plans and specifications, and communicate technical requirements to architects, engineers, contractors, developers and the general public; read, interpret, understand and apply building standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and County policies and procedures; read and interpret drawings, plans and specifications;  computers and specialized engineering software applications, including CAD & GIS systems; demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships in bringing people together to solve problems; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

Must have the ability to: Interpret relevant codes and ordinances and identify their interrelationship; Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; communicate effectively in verbal and written forms; establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, officials, other development agencies and the general public; and firmly and impartially exercise supervisory authority.

Compensation Range

$58,176.96 - $96,213.06

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.

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