Job Specification
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
DEFINITION:
Under direction, takes the lead in inspecting new and existing
buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the State
Uniform Construction Code and enforces same to ensure public
safety, health, and welfare; does related work.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this
title may not perform all duties listed in this job
specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may
not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Responsible for examing plans for new structures to ensure
compliance with building subcodes.
Responsible for work assignments and instructions to subordinate
inspectors and other personnel.
Responsible and performs work involved in the issuance of
building, sign, and demolition permits.
Examines and approves plans and applications for the renovation
and construction of buildings.
Inspects buildings during construction and as a result of request
by lawyers or other agencies.
Investigates building construction complaints.
Supervises and performs the work involved in the collection of
fees.
Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of records and
files
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used
by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid Building Inspector's License of
the appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of
Community Affairs.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's
license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,
rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the
essential duties of the position.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in construction code, code
enforcement involving the reviewing and approval of plans of the
appropriate class for building construction and renovation work
and/or in conducting building inspections to determine compliance
with state and local building codes and ordinances.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
RCS LICENSE:
Knowledge of the State Uniform Construction Code and the proper
procedures used to inspect buildings to determine compliance with
the law.
Knowledge of obtaining and maintaining proper liaison between the
local authorities and private contractors.
Knowledge of preparing building estimates in accordance with
current trends.
Knowledge of structural design and analysis techniques necessary
to check compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code
particularly with regard to wood framing, light steel, and wall
bearing systems which include foundation, wall, floor, and roof
framing systems.
Knowledge of basic material standards, codes, and enforcement
requirements related to weatherability and durability of
installed construction materials.
Knowledge of basic fire protection requirements.
Knowledge of basic inspection tools and test methods.
Knowledge of organization and content of the State Uniform
Construction Code.
Knowledge of the preparation of violation notices and prescribed
inspection record keeping.
Knowledge of the classification of structures into class
category.
Ability to analyze and interpret provisions of the State Uniform
Construction Code that apply to buildings and other laws, rules,
regulations, and policies applicable to buildings
Ability to carry out provisions of the State Uniform Construction
Code as they relate to residential and small commercial
structures.
Ability to prepare building construction plans and
specifications, and to review for accuracy and feasibility those
prepared by others.
Ability to work harmoniously with other municipal unit heads and
with private contractors and architects.
Ability to make investigations and inspections.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative
reports of inspections and investigations containing findings,
conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to keep records and files.
Ability to prosecute violations of the building code by appearing
in court.
ICS LICENSE:
The knowledge and abilities for an RCS license plus knowledge of
requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code for class II
construction plus:
Knowledge of the organization and content of the State Uniform
Construction Code regulations, organization, and content of
building subcode.
Knowledge of basic classification of structures into class
categories. Knowledge of methods of systematic plans analysis.
Knowledge of information pertaining to structural, architectural,
mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical features of
buildings which must be shown on plans to ensure compliance.
Knowledge of code requirements related to fire divisions in
buildings.
Knowledge of design analyses methods to ensure that structural
and mechanical elements of building depicted on plans do in fact
conform to code requirements.
Knowledge of field inspection and controlled inspection
techniques to ensure that materials installed at construction
sites are of same strength and quality as assumed by the design
calculations and that they are installed in the manner required
to achieve and preserve that strength.
HHS LICENSE:
The knowledge and abilities for an RCS and ICS license plus:
Knowledge of advanced structural systems including structural
design and analysis techniques necessary to check compliance with
the code for the heavily loaded and technically advanced systems,
which characterize class I buildings.
Knowledge of pile and other foundation systems used to bear very
heavy loads.
Knowledge of analysis of high-rise framing systems including wind
load and seismic considerations.
Knowledge of fire protection systems requirements, standards, and
design methods for exotic (nonwater) fire suppression system.
Knowledge of compartmentation elevator, voice alarm, and other
high-rise fire safety systems including material and installation
standards and methods for ensuring compliance with those
standards.
Knowledge of requirements for and design principals involved in
various types of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
systems found in class I structures with particular emphasis on
procedures ensuring adequacy of installation including fire
protection requirements for such systems.
GENERAL ABILITIES:
Ability to analyze and interpret the State Uniform Construction
Code, local building code, and other local ordinances that apply
to buildings, and other laws, rules, regulations, and policies
applicable to buildings.
Ability to carry out provisions of the State Uniform Construction
Code as they relate to residential and small commercial
structures, industrial and commercial structures, and to high-
rise/hazardous structures.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If
the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 03224 | | L | C | | N/A | 24 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
11/18/1999 |
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