BUILDING INSPECTOR

Job Title: Building Inspector Department: Community Development
Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Community Development Director
EEO Category: Full-time Pay Grade: $41,652.00 – $59,090.72 or

$20.03 – 28.41 per hour

SUMMARY

The Building Inspector plans the review process, inspection process, and inspects all building
in all phases of construction ensuring all city building codes are uniformly applied by
inspecting and investigating violations. Position is deemed essential personnel and safety
sensitive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following
Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position:

• Inspects and ensures inspection of all construction within City limits.
• Must be able to read construction drawings.
• Meets with contractors, (Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC at City Hall or on-site to review

plans and discuss building issues.
• Schedules meetings with contractors, builders, and subcontractors to facilitate building

issues and addresses problems that occur with City ordinance, State, Federal and local
building codes.

• Interprets ordinances, zoning, construction and building codes.
• Works in tandem with City departments to achieve cohesiveness in shared situations as

necessary, such as fire damage, code enforcement, etc.
• Work with other departments on code and building problems respective to their

departments.
• Notify appropriate personnel potential violations that may affect Utility services.
• Provides technical information and answers questions in person, by telephone and by

written notice of violation regarding zoning, landscaping, subdivision ordinances, or
other regulations governed by IRC/IBC requirements.

• Operates a City vehicle to patrol the City; maintains a vehicle in a clean, sanitary manner.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

This job description and the enumerated Essential Duties are intended to provide general
guidelines for job expectations and the employees’ ability to perform the position described.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned or assumed by the incumbent as
necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position.

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee frequently
works outside in adverse weather conditions, and in an office environment. The position requires
regularly driving a motorized vehicle.

The position involves writing, keyboarding, speaking, listening, lifting, carrying, seeing (such
as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, pulling,
walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.

The incumbent for this position may operate any or all the following: telephone, copy machine,
scanner and image systems, computer terminal, personal computer, printers, or other equipment
as directed.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear;
frequently required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and frequently required to stand,
climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
and color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The incumbent in this position must remain current and informed on related regulatory updates,
City ordinances/resolutions/policies and applicable Federal, States, Municipal statutes, rules,
and regulations. He/she must be able to read and understand documents, instruments, and highly
technical reports; perform detailed work; and problem solving. Incumbents must also display
proficiency in analytical reasoning, math, language, presentation skills, and verbal and written
communication with internal and external customers. He/she must educate citizens and the
public regarding City ordinances/resolutions/policies and the consequences of not adhering to
them. Incumbent must be able to effectively manage deadlines, multiple concurrent tasks, and
constant interruptions. He/she shall conduct departmental services/operations in a professional,
effective and efficient manner. Incumbent shall schedule work activities during employee’s
absences (due to sick/vacation time) and distribute workflow appropriately. Incumbent must be
able to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time and foster
a quality work environment by building employee trust and confidence.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it requires the regular handling
of highly sensitive and confidential City and customer information and operating a motor vehicle
on a routine basis. Performing this job in a discreet and professional manner always requires
alertness. Any lapse of attention could have a significant financial impact on the City and its
customers, or on others while operating a motor vehicle.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT & COMPETENCIES

Basic experience, knowledge and training in housing and nuisance codes typically resulting
from a combination of education or years of experience or the equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to
satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the positions.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver’s License
• Twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months of related experience.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Licensed Arkansas State Plumbing Inspector (or be able to obtain within 6 months).
• Licensed in Arkansas HVAC inspector (or be able to obtain a license within 6 months).
• Licensed Electrician/Inspector (preferred) or 4 years working experience in this field or

related field. (As an apprentice, worker, or person with extensive knowledge).
• Level III Building Inspector (preferred) knowledge of building construction experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of building practices. (Framing, foundations, and building construction)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, City ordinances, applicable state and local laws

regarding building and construction regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City (Residential, Commercial Building Codes,

IRC/IBC).
• Knowledge of approved building materials and installation practices.

Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.