Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of building construction and/or electrical or building inspection experience including two years of experience working with
residential and commercial buildings. - Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
- Possession of International Code Council Certification or must obtain certification within one year of employment.
- Complex principles and techniques of electrical and building construction and the inspection of same.
- Principles of structural design, electric and engineering mathematics.
- Residential and commercial construction, materials and methods of electrical installations and building construction.
- Safety standards and methods of electrical installations and building construction for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of the work assigned.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Inspect residential and commercial buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling; enforce compliance with current Roane County codes, ordinances, and regulations; recommend modification and adjustment as necessary; provide timely and thorough reports of each inspection.
- Approve inspected areas for certificates of occupancy.
- Inspect existing residential and commercial structures for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with current Roane County codes and ordinances.
- Inspect electrical installations, equipment and materials, foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, installations, and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements for both residential and commercial construction.
- Confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the public; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions of current Roane County codes and ordinances.
- Receive calls and answer questions regarding permits and code requirements.
- Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings on all active projects.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors to explain code and local regulations related to new project construction.
- Investigate and resolve complaints; determine compliance with County codes and ordinances; recommend appropriate actions.
- Assist with other inspectors and related staff as appropriate.
- Work with other departments and employees as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Climbing, stooping, twisting, reaching above the shoulder and kneeling to perform building inspection duties.
- Walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods.
- Pushing, pulling, or lifting equipment and supplies occasionally weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Exposure to dirt, electrical hazards, temperature extremes, high workplaces, varying noise levels, toxic materials, air contaminants and temperature and weather extremes.
Benefits
- Excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave, bereavement leave, and paid holidays
- Optional benefits available at reasonable rates
- TCRS retirement plan
- 401(k)
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Roane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Apply Online