Purpose of Position

The Building Code Inspector works under the direction of the Building & Planning Director in organizing and directing all building code inspections in the City of Senatobia.  This individual oversees the inspection of buildings to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances relating to construction, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical installations.  Work is performed with a wide-range scope to exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes post-permitting inspections, regulatory and code enforcement services related to all phases of building construction, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical installations.
• Makes all required inspections or accepts reports of inspections by approved agencies or individuals.
• Assist the Building & Planning Director in the review of plans and specifications to determine compliance with existing codes and ordinances prior to the issuance of permits; confers with engineers, architects and contractors to resolve design problems and to interpret code requirements.
• Works with Building & Planning Director, City Clerk, Mayor, Board of Alderman and the Planning Commission members related to the enforcement of codes adopted by the City.
• Issue all types of building and planning permits as needed.
• Assists the Building & Planning Director as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Alderman to adopt any rules and/or regulations to interpret and implement the provisions of City codes. Such rules will not violate or have the effect of waiving the structural or fire performance or engineering practice involving public safety.
• Assists the Building & Planning Director and the Building Code Administrator as needed with actions of the Planning Commission.
• Assists the Building Code Administrator in making zoning, permitting, sign and floodplain determinations.
• Inspects, records and documents code violations.
• Enforcement of the City of Senatobia Rental Housing Code Ordinance. Inspects all registered rental properties in the City.  Documents and maintains all records pertaining to the City’s Rental Housing Code Ordinance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Knowledge

• A high school graduate or its equivalent and considerable experience in building code inspection including municipal land use regulations and ordinances
• Thorough knowledge of modern developments, current literature and information related to municipal building inspection.
• Thorough knowledge of modern building construction methods materials and inspection techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of the requirements of the family of International codes.
• Ability to review plans and specifications and to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinance provisions.
• Ability to read, evaluate and interpret codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, architects, developers, realtors and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, department heads, elected officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of “CloudPermit” permitting software, preferred.

Preferred Licenses or Certificates

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Course certifications in residential and commercial building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical through the International Code Council are preferred; however, he or she shall obtain residential certifications within two years of employment.
• Complete all necessary continuing education hours in order to maintain all course certifications.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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.

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.  Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, climbing, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform essential functions.  Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.  Ability to move freely about, in and around construction sites.

The City requires a background check and a pre-employment drug screening.

The City provides health insurance at no cost to the employee and State of Mississippi retirement. The City also provides a $15,000 life insurance policy as long as you are employed with the City.

The City of Senatobia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or age.

You can obtain an application from our website at www.cityofsenatobiams.gov, or at City Hall located at 133 N Front St. Please return applications and resumes to eholden@cityofsenatobiams.gov. If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 662-562-4474.