Residential Inspector
Core
Enforce residential building codes and construction standards by inspecting existing buildings and structures to identify unsafe, unfit, or unlawful conditions.
Role type
Residential Building Inspector (Code Enforcement)
Builds
Compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire safety, handicapped, and energy conservation codes for one and two-family dwellings, mobile homes, and multi-family dwellings.
Domain
Residential Construction & Code Enforcement
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reading and interpreting building plans and drawings, applying International Residential Code and related codes, operating inspection tools and equipment, performing building damage assessments, managing vendor contracts for demolition and debris removal, preparing compliance orders and violation notices.
Preferred skills
Experience in a construction-related field, ability to obtain ICC certifications (Residential Building, Property Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Inspector), valid state driver's license.
Technologies
Microsoft Office, computer databases, inspection tools
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive investigations and inspections of existing buildings; enforce condemnation, closure, emergency repairs, or demolition of unsafe structures; issue compliance orders and notices of violation; consult with property owners, contractors, and neighborhood representatives; process appeals to the Building Codes Board; coordinate with other inspectors and County staff; assist customers with code interpretations; perform building damage assessments after disasters.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC