This position is responsible for the administration, enforcement and interpretation of all State of Rhode Island Building Codes, Statutes, Town of Portsmouth Ordinances, Regulations and all codes to ensure the public safety, health and welfare affected by building construction and to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the occupancy of buildings and structures. Enforces Zoning Regulations. Provides technical assistance to the public, contractors, developers and staff related to all town land use issues/agencies as appropriate to create a positive experience related to development in Town. The Assistant Building Inspector is required to exercise judgment in administering and enforcing the building code and zoning regulations and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs inspection, investigative, enforcement duties to assure that residential properties comply with the State Building Codes and other related codes; enforces other related ordinances and State Statutes for the Town as directed and advised by the Building Official.
- Provides inspections of construction sites for all areas of the building code
- Monitors construction progress for all permits and interprets the code.
- Reviews and approves all building related permits and zoning applications and may collect permit/application fees in the absence of Inspection/Planning/Zoning Clerk.
- Responds to complaints related to building code/zoning violations.
- Receives and investigates zoning violation complaints violations; issues letters and cease and desists orders as necessary; follows up to assure violations are corrected; appears in court as necessary, to support enforcement procedures.
- Assists applicants with their submission of acceptable plans, forms and specifications – explains building code and process to assist applicants with interpretation of building code.
- Confers with and interprets code and regulation requirements for planners, builders, architects, engineers, surveyors, trades people, realtors, appraisers, attorneys and the public.
- Assists all land use agencies with problem solving to promote a team effort to assist applicants with their project within the regulations.
- Assists Building Official with appropriate reports to the State or Town.
- Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
- Consistent on-site work and on-time attendance is essential for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,697.00 - $65,905.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Physical Setting:
- Construction site
- Office
- Outdoor work
Ability to Commute:
- Portsmouth, RI 02871 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Portsmouth, RI 02871: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
