Senior Building Inspector Receives direction from supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional supervision over professional and technical staff, and may exercise direct supervision over technical staff. Page 2 Examples of duties Check plans and make field inspections of industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations of the City, County, State, and Federal agencies. Inspect air conditioning, plumbing, mechanical and routine electrical systems. Assure proper and safe installations of routine and complex building systems.
Issue permits for work to be performed.
Train and lead subordinate staff as assigned. Confer with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public to explain building requirements and answer questions. Explain and interpret requirements and restrictions. Assist the Building Official as needed. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.