Title

Commercial Combination Inspector

Open Date

12/6/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Bargaining / Non-Bargaining

Non-Bargaining

Division

Community Investment

Location

Building

Reports To

Building Commissioner

Schedule

M-F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Pay Rate

$50,000 - $ 53,000

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of structural inspections related to all residential and commercial construction in the built environment throughout St. Joseph County.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values and Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness and Safety

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm

Salary $50,000-53,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Inspection Duties:

• Inspect residential, commercial, and manufacturing structures for compliance with State Building codes
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Resolve minor and moderately complex problems encountered in the day-to-day inspection of housing.
• Explain Building Codes to architects, engineers, contactors and the public.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain daily mileage and inspection logs.
• Coordinate with other inspectors to schedule group and/or final inspections
• Ability to take and pass an ICC Residential Inspector Certification test within 2 years of hire.
• On call evenings and weekends for special projects, e.g. Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanities, and for emergencies, e.g. natural disasters.
• Assist other inspectors when needed

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four years of experience in construction, construction management, or code administration and enforcement.
• Preferred associate degree or bachelors degree in construction management, civil engineering architecture, legal studies, or other applied sciences

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Understanding of City of South Bend Municipal Code, St. Joseph County Code of Ordinances, State of Indiana law, and applicable federal laws.