BUILDING INSPECTOR I: PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

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1 CITY OF URBANA Human Resurces Divisin BUILDING INSPECTOR I: PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Cmmunity Develpment Services Divisin: Building Safety Wrk Lcatin: Urbana City Building Percent Time: 100% Jb Type: Civil Service FLSA Status: Nn-Exempt Reprts T: Building Safety Divisin Manager Unin: Nn-Bargaining Unit JOB SUMMARY Under general supervisin by the Building Safety Divisin Manager, the purpse f this classificatin is t inspect plumbing, mechanical systems and building cnstructin with an emphasis n residential buildings; enfrces cmpliance with building, plumbing and mechanical cdes and rdinances; and issues permits. Als respnsible fr reviewing plans fr cmpliance with building cdes and zning rdinances. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Cnducts field inspectins during the prgress f building cnstructin r repair t ensure cmpliance with applicable laws, regulatins and cdes, and makes decisins n the jb site t crrect any deviatins. Reviews plans fr cmpliance with state, natinal, and municipal building cnstructin cdes; city zning rdinances, and pertinent laws, and advises relevant parties regarding cmpliance needs. Inspects new and existing cnstructin in residences, businesses, and ther buildings fr cnfrmance with safety standards, laws, and cdes; rders crrective actins, and inspects fr cmpliance. Determines whether wrk requires permits. Maintains recrds f inspectin activity and cmpletes related reprts. Issues certificates and permits as apprpriate. Assists in reslving cmplex and sensitive custmer service issues, either persnally, by telephne r in writing. Maintains recrds and dcuments f custmer service issues and reslutins. Issues permits and cllects fees. Investigates cmplaints regarding cnstructin dne withut permits; illegal ccupancy, and zning vilatins. Crdinates and assists in inspectins with ther Cmmunity Develpment and City Inspectrs. Answers inquiries frm the general public n plumbing/mechanical cdes, zning and building cdes, and permit requirements.

2 City f Urbana Building Inspectr I: Plumbing/HVAC Inspectr Meets with cntractrs, hmewners, builders, business peple and architects and recmmends plan revisins in rder t crrect prblems resulting frm cde vilatins, cde interpretatins r an ambiguity in the apprved plans. Travels t n-site inspectin sites thrughut the City. Prvides effective and efficient custmer services and prmtes and maintains respnsive cmmunity relatins. Perfrms ther related duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Knwledge and skills typically acquired thrugh graduatin frm high schl r equivalent. Tw (2) years f experience related t plumbing systems is required beynd an apprenticeship. The psitin requires the years f experience t be jurney level, received after cmpletin f an apprenticeship prgram, which equates t a minimum f six years f ttal experience. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knwledge f natinal, state, and municipal building cnstructin cdes. Independent decisin-making skills t reslve cmplaints and prvide excellent custmer service t bth internal and external custmers. Cnsiderable knwledge f the cdes, laws, and rdinances relating t plumbing installatins and peratins. Cnsiderable knwledge f apprved materials, methds, and techniques used in plumbing and heating wrk and f inspectin methds related t the examinatin f wrkmanship, materials, and design. Cnsiderable knwledge f pssible defects and flaws in plumbing installatins and f effective crrective measures. Knwledge f cmputer peratins including wrd prcessing, spreadsheets, and databases. ABILITY TO Read and interpret plans, specificatins, and architectural drawings. Perfrm technical inspectins, make crrective recmmendatins, and fllwing up t ensure crrective actin fllwing such inspectins. Tactfully and firmly enfrce cdes using gd judgment and discretin. Establish and maintain effective wrking relatinships with ther City emplyees, business wners and peratrs and the public. Express ideas clearly and cncisely, bth rally and in writing Establish and maintain effective wrking relatinships with ther city emplyees, business wners and peratrs and the public. Express ideas clearly and cncisely, bth rally and in writing. Detect pssible defects and faults at stages in building cnstructin where these are mst readily ascertained and remedied. Page 2 f 4

3 City f Urbana Building Inspectr I: Plumbing/HVAC Inspectr Deal effectively with diverse interests in difficult situatins. Wrk with cnfidential infrmatin. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS REQUIRED Must currently be a Licensed Plumber by the State f Illinis. Must pssess a valid State f Illinis driver s license r btain ne within fifteen (15) days f emplyment. Must pssess Internatinal Cde Cuncil (ICC) certificatins fr Plumbing (Cmmercial Plumbing Inspectr (P2) and HVAC (Cmmercial Mechanical Inspectr (M2) r btain within 18 mnths f emplyment and maintain certificatins thrugh cntinuing educatin as required by ICC. Must pssess ICC 1 & 2 Family Residential certificatin r btain within tw years f emplyment maintain certificatins thrugh cntinuing educatin as required by ICC. RESPONSIBLE FOR: Inspecting new and existing cnstructin fr cnfrmance with building cnstructin cdes and rdinances; respnsible fr rdering crrective actins and inspecting fr cmpliance. Reviewing plans fr prpsed cnstructin t determine cmpliance with natinal, state, and municipal cnstructin cdes and municipal zning rdinance. Determining whether wrk requires permits. Crdinating inspectins with and giving technical assistance t ther Department and City inspectrs. Safe peratin f City vehicle and equipment. CONTACTS: INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Daily cntact with ther Department and City inspectrs and ffice persnnel. Daily cntact with general public, wners, tenants, cntractrs, architects, engineers, and gvernment rganizatins. Supplemental Infrmatin Physical Requirements: May include: climbing, balancing, kneeling, cruching, standing, lifting, hearing, speaking, driving and manual dexterity. Sufficient physical ability t exert up t 50 punds f frce ccasinally and/r up t 20 punds f frce frequently, and/r up t 10 punds f frce cnstantly t mve bjects. Wrking Envirnment: Wrk envirnment includes ffice, field and cnstructin site envirnments, and travel frm site t site. While utdrs, the emplyee ccasinally wrks in inclement weather cnditins, near mving mechanical parts, high, precarius places, wet and/r humid cnditins, fumes r airbrne particles, txic r caustic chemicals, risk f electrical shck, and vibratin. The nise level in the wrk envirnment is usually quiet in the ffice t mderate utside. Wrks at cnstructin sites and standard ffice setting. Wrk may include: Frequent wrk within ccupied business and residences. Frequent wrk during inclement weather and weather cnditins. Page 3 f 4

4 City f Urbana Building Inspectr I: Plumbing/HVAC Inspectr Frequent wrk requiring climbing, ladders, stairs, and scafflds. Frequent wrk in buildings with unsafe structures and systems. Frequent wrk within cramped spaces such as basements, crawlspaces, attics, and servers. Frequent wrk n rfs and ther uneven surfaces. Infrequent evening and weekend wrk may be necessary. Visin: See in the nrmal visual range with r withut crrectin; visin sufficient t read cmputer screens and printed dcuments; visually inspect wrk in prgress. Hearing: Hear in the nrmal audi range with r withut crrectin. Prepared By: Apprved By: Apprved By: Reviewed By: Apprved By: Signature Department Head Persnnel Manager Human Relatins Officer Civil Service Cmmissin Fr HR/Finance Use Title Cde 095 Pay Grade 40 EEO Categry 1 Officials & Administratrs Page 4 f 4

5 CITY OF URBANA Human Resurces Divisin BUILDING SafetyINSPECTOR I: PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Cmmunity Develpment Services Divisin: Building Safety Wrk Lcatin: Urbana City Building Percent Time: 100% Jb Type: Civil Service FLSA Status: Nn-Exempt Reprts T: Building Safety Divisin Manager Unin: Nn-Bargaining Unit JOB SUMMARY: Inspects building cnstructin and Under general supervisin by the Building Safety Divisin Manager, the purpse f this classificatin is t inspect plumbing and, mechanical systems and building cnstructin with an emphasis n residential buildings; enfrces cmpliance with building, plumbing and mechanical cdes and rdinances; and issues permits. Als respnsible fr reviewing plans fr cmpliance with building cdes and zning rdinances. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Cnducts field inspectins during the prgress f building cnstructin r repair t ensure cmpliance with applicable laws, regulatins and cdes, and makes decisins n the jb site t crrect any deviatins. Reviews plans fr cmpliance with state, natinal, and municipal building cnstructin cdes; city zning rdinances, and pertinent laws, and advises relevant parties regarding cmpliance needs. Inspects new and existing cnstructin in residences, businesses, and ther buildings fr cnfrmance with safety standards, laws, and cdes; rders crrective actins, and inspects fr cmpliance. Determines whether wrk requires permits. Maintains recrds f inspectin activity and cmpletes related reprts. Issues certificates and permits as apprpriate. Assists in reslving cmplex and sensitive custmer service issues, either persnally, by telephne r in writing. Maintains recrds and dcuments f custmer service issues and reslutins. Issues permits and cllects fees. Investigates cmplaints regarding cnstructin dne withut permits; illegal ccupancy, and zning vilatins. Crdinates and assists in inspectins with ther Cmmunity Develpment and City Inspectrs. Answers inquiries frm the general public n plumbing/mechanical cdecdes, zning, and building cdecdes, and permit requirements.

6 City f Urbana Building Inspectr I: Plumbing/HVAC Inspectr Meets with cntractrs, hmewners, builders, business peple and architects and recmmends plan revisins in rder t crrect prblems resulting frm cde vilatins, cde interpretatins r an ambiguity in the apprved plans. Travels t n-site inspectin sites thrughut the City. Prvides effective and efficient custmer services and prmtes and maintains respnsive cmmunity relatins. Perfrms ther related duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Knwledge and skills typically acquired thrugh graduatin frm high schl r equivalent. Knwledge and skills typically acquired thrugh graduatin frm high schl and three (3) t five (5) years wrk experience in building cnstructin. Tw (2) years f experience related t plumbing systems is required beynd an apprenticeship. The psitin requires the years f experience t be jurney level, received after cmpletin f an apprenticeship prgram, which equates t a minimum f six years f ttal experience. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knwledge f natinal, state, and municipal building cnstructin cdes. Independent decisin-making skills t reslve cmplaints and prvide excellent custmer service t bth internal and external custmers. Cnsiderable knwledge f the cdes, laws, and rdinances relating t plumbing installatins and peratins. Cnsiderable knwledge f apprved materials, methds, and techniques used in plumbing and heating wrk and f inspectin methds related t the examinatin f wrkmanship, materials, and design. Cnsiderable knwledge f pssible defects and flaws in plumbing installatins and f effective crrective measures. Knwledge f cmputer peratins including wrd prcessing, spreadsheets, and databases. ABILITY TO Read and interpret plans and, specificatins., and architectural drawings. Ability t detectperfrm technical inspectins, make crrective recmmendatins, and fllwing up t ensure crrective actin fllwing such inspectins. Tactfully and firmly enfrce cdes using gd judgment and discretin. Establish and maintain effective wrking relatinships with ther City emplyees, business wners and peratrs and the public. Express ideas clearly and cncisely, bth rally and in writing Establish and maintain effective wrking relatinships with ther city emplyees, business wners and peratrs and the public. Express ideas clearly and cncisely, bth rally and in writing. Page 2 f 4

7 City f Urbana Building Inspectr I: Plumbing/HVAC Inspectr Detect pssible defects and faults at stages in building cnstructin where these are mst readily ascertained and remedied. Ability t deal effectively with the general public, cntractrs, architects, engineers, and ther City persnnel regarding enfrcement f municipal cdes and rdinances. Deal effectively with diverse interests in difficult situatins. Wrk with cnfidential infrmatin. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS REQUIRED Must currently be a Licensed Plumber by the State f Illinis. Must pssess a valid State f Illinis driver s license r btain ne within fifteen (15) days f emplyment. Must pssess Internatinal Cde Cuncil (ICC) certificatins fr Plumbing (Cmmercial Plumbing Inspectr (P2) and HVAC (Cmmercial Mechanical Inspectr (M2) r btain within 18 mnths f emplyment and maintain certificatins thrugh cntinuing educatin as required by ICC. Must pssess ICC 1 & 2 Family Residential certificatin r btain within tw years f emplyment maintain certificatins thrugh cntinuing educatin as required by ICC. RESPONSIBLE FOR: Inspecting new and existing cnstructin fr cnfrmance with building cnstructin cdes and rdinances; respnsible fr rdering crrective actins and inspecting fr cmpliance. Reviewing plans fr prpsed cnstructin t determine cmpliance with natinal, state, and municipal cnstructin cdes and municipal zning rdinance. Determining whether wrk requires permits. Crdinating inspectins with and giving technical assistance t ther Department and City inspectrs. Safe peratin f City vehicle and equipment. CONTACTS: INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Daily cntact with ther Department and City inspectrs and ffice persnnel. Daily cntact with general public, wners, tenants, cntractrs, architects, engineers, and gvernment rganizatins. Supplemental Infrmatin Physical Requirements: May include: climbing, balancing, kneeling, cruching, standing, lifting, hearing, speaking, driving and manual dexterity. Sufficient physical ability t exert up t 50 punds f frce ccasinally and/r up t 20 punds f frce frequently, and/r up t 10 punds f frce cnstantly t mve bjects. Wrking Envirnment: Wrk envirnment includes ffice, field and cnstructin site envirnments, and travel frm site t site. While utdrs, the emplyee ccasinally wrks in inclement weather cnditins, near mving mechanical parts, high, precarius places, wet and/r humid cnditins, fumes r airbrne particles, txic r caustic chemicals, risk f electrical shck, and vibratin. The nise level in the wrk Page 3 f 4

8 City f Urbana Building Inspectr I: Plumbing/HVAC Inspectr envirnment is usually quiet in the ffice t mderate utside. Wrks at cnstructin sites and standard ffice setting. Wrk may include: Frequent wrk within ccupied business and residences. Frequent wrk during inclement weather and weather cnditins. Frequent wrk requiring climbing, ladders, stairs, and scafflds. Frequent wrk in buildings with unsafe structures and systems. Frequent wrk within cramped spaces such as basements, crawlspaces, attics, and servers. Frequent wrk n rfs and ther uneven surfaces. Infrequent evening and weekend wrk may be necessary. Visin: See in the nrmal visual range with r withut crrectin; visin sufficient t read cmputer screens and printed dcuments; visually inspect wrk in prgress. Hearing: Hear in the nrmal audi range with r withut crrectin. SPECIAL EFFORT REQUIRED - Must pssess r be able t btain an Illinis Plumbers license within 90 days f emplyment. - Must pssess r btain within fifteen (15) days f emplyment a valid State f Illinis drivers license. - Must pssess r btain within ne and ne-half (1 ½ ) years f emplyment BOCA certificatins fr psitin and maintain certificatins as required by BOCA. - Must be bndable. - Wrks with cnfidential infrmatin. Prepared By: Apprved By: Apprved By: Reviewed By: Apprved By: Signature Department Head Persnnel Manager Human Relatins Officer Civil Service Cmmissin Fr HR/Finance Use Title Cde 095 Pay Grade 40 EEO Categry 1 Officials & Administratrs Page 4 f 4