- Salary
- $35k – $53k/yr
- Location
- Little Rock, AR, AR, US
- Department
- Construction
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To regularly inspect sub-standard commercial, industrial and office buildings, buildings under construction, and residential homes under construction to ensure properties are in compliance with City of Little Rock Building codes.
- Performs regular inspections of sub-standard commercial, industrial and office buildings, buildings under construction, and residential homes under construction to ensure properties are in compliance with City of Little Rock Building codes; identifies violations and issues notices for building code violations advising property owners to either make required repairs or demolish structure.
- Notifies property owners, contractors or construction workers, by certified mail, of code violations and variations from approved building plans that must be corrected before construction continues; issues stop orders for serious violations or to persons failing to comply after previous notice; conducts follow-up inspections to monitor and verify compliance with previously issued notices or stop orders.
- Drafts ordinances to condemn buildings and/or residential homes that are deemed to be unsafe; submits to supervisor for review; implements upon approval.
- Receives and investigates citizen complaints regarding code violations, buildings, or residential homes being constructed or remodeled without a permit by visiting sites to determine compliance with applicable building codes.
- Inspects buildings and residential homes being moved into the City or within the City to ensure buildings and residential homes are in compliance with applicable building codes.
- Prepares a regular report listing numbers and types of inspections and inspection results utilizing the automated permits and inspections computer system to maintain records.
- Serves as backup in the absence of other Building Inspectors.
- Develops bid specifications for the demolition of sub-standard commercial buildings and residential homes; solicits bids for various demolition projects; answers questions and provides information regarding bid specifications; reviews bids and makes recommendations for bid award.
- Inspects demolition structure sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules and regulations; compiles appropriate documents and files lien at courthouse for site completion and closure of file.
- Collects evidence of code violations and reviews cases with the supervisor before issuance of warrants or citations; issues approved warrants or citations to persons responsible for code violations.
- Coordinates inspections of sub-standard buildings and residential homes with Fire Marshall’s office to ensure damaged materials are removed and buildings are in compliance with applicable building and fire codes.
- Issues Certificate of Occupancy for buildings and residential homes meeting code requirements after final inspection.
- Answers questions and provides technical information to owners and contractors regarding Building Codes and inspection procedures.
- Compiles permit copies, inspection reports, and related materials and forwards to appropriate personnel for filing after buildings are approved for occupancy.
- Establishes and maintains hard copy and electronic files and records of residential and commercial building inspections, violations and other related information.
- Operates a computer with word processing software in the performance of essential job functions.
- Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
Skills
Compliance
