The fundamental reason this classification exists is to inspect construction work in progress to ensure that the work is performed in compliance with approved plans, the City Construction Code and related requirements. Inspection assignments involve primarily nonresidential buildings. Responsibilities include the inspection of new and existing buildings to ensure compliance with structural safety, fire safety, zoning and other building regulations.
Compliance is ordered when differences or violations are discovered.
Employees work independently in the field and are responsible for making decisions requiring technical discretion and sound judgment and familiarity with a variety of building construction and repair problems. The experience and knowledge necessary to inspect more complex projects differentiates this class from Structural Inspector I. Work is performed under general supervision and is subject to review by a Structural Inspector III or the Structural Inspections Supervisor. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Stages of construction when possible defects may most easily be observed and corrected. City Construction Code, Zoning Ordinance, and associated rules, regulations, and standards.