Building Inspector

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Building Inspector

Salary

$45,219.20 Annually

Location

City County Building, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

08338

Department

Business and Neighborhood Services

Opening Date

04/12/2024

Closing Date

7/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Summary

***************************************************************************$2,000 Sign-On Bonus**************************************************************

The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services.
 
DBNS is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
 
Job Summary
The Building Inspector is responsible for performing field inspections of permitted building construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable State building codes and local ordinance. Compliance with building codes and local ordinances directly contributes to the safety and quality of life for the citizens and visitors of the City of Indianapolis. Position reports to the Supervisor – Bureau of Construction Services.

 
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities


  • Conducts field inspections of construction activity for residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, and high-rise construction to determine compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, and regulations.
 
  • Monitors construction sites for posting of requisite permits and enforces non-compliance. Typical inspection types are footings and foundations, framing, and final inspection including all phases of electrical, plumbing, and heating/cooling activities and posting of requisite permits.
                                     
  • In accordance with Sec. 536-121 Administration of building code, enforces the provisions of Chapter 536 by issuing appropriate violation notices indicating code deficiencies, orders to stop work, and prepares orders forbidding occupancy of a structure or portion of a structure.
 
  • Appears and testifies in court as a professional and expert witness as requested.
 
  • Maintains daily activity logs.
 
  • Enters detailed inspection results on a field computer into an established database management system.
 
  • Investigates complaints.
 
  • Meets with contractors to discuss and/or alleviate violations.
 

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and minimum of two (2) years related work experience in construction industry required. Ability to obtain the Residential Building Inspector Certification through the International Code Council (ICC) within 85 days of hire.
  • Incumbent must certify in the appropriate, approved disciplines as prescribed by the Director of the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services in order to maintain employment.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications; possess knowledge of applicable building codes and city ordinance Chapters 536 and 875; and an ability to create accurate and concise written reports.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to be on-call and available twenty-four (24) hours a day and seven (7) days a week on a weekly, rotational basis to perform after-hour investigations and/or inspection requests. 
  • Ability to be available to perform Rapid Damage Assessments (RDA) during severe weather events and other emergency situations in which there is widespread structural damage to buildings. RDA’s may be required after hours and on weekends.
  • Basic knowledge of computers and proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office is required. This position requires the use of a computer, smartphone, Microsoft Outlook and Word, as well as general internet use.
  • Must have and retain a valid Indiana Driver’s license and have the ability to operate a City vehicle.
 
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
  • Trade school certificate/apprenticeship and one (1) year of related work experience in the construction industry, or a college degree in construction management, construction technology, engineering, architecture or a related field.
  • Prior knowledge of building codes and local ordinances 

All rates are weekly.

2023 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://media.graphassets.com/WkT8dM4aRWSP4AbYR0mx

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional:

<25-29 $0.053

30-34 $0.075

35-39 $0.090

40-44 $0.120

45-49 $0.203

50-54 $0.330

55-59 $0.545

60-64 $0.723

65-69 $1.208

70 + $1.867

IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE:

*For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR

1. All employees hired/rehired after to 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

2. Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.

With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:

Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Part two - This consists of an additional variable rate contribution paid by the City toward your ASA. This variable rate contribution is currently 1% of your gross wages. Vesting in the value of the variable rate employer contribution will vary by length of participation. You are:

• 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation

• 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation

• 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation

• 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation

• 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation

3. All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

3. City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.

The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employee's compensation per pay period.

Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

Indiana Public Retirement System

Public Employees' Retirement Fund

One North Capitol, Suite 001

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(888) 236-3544

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Do you have any experience working in the building trades or building construction?
  • Yes
  • No
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How many years do you have working in the building trades or building construction?

Required Question

Agency
City of Indianapolis and Marion County
Address
200 E. Washington Street
CCB 1501
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Phone
317-327-5211