Job Description

St. John\'s is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John\'s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John\'s and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John\'s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.The OpportunityEnsure the efficient delivery of building inspections including receiving and checking building permit applications, examining plans, approving permits for issuance and inspections on all types of construction to ensure building codes, life safety codes and City By-Laws are adhered to.Accountabilities

• Inspects construction, maintenance and repair work for compliance to applicable Codes/By-Laws. Investigates and follows through on complaints.
• Prepares reports/notices of violations including referrals for additional action such as legal, condemnation/demolition, having repair work performed by other sources at owners expense. Appears in court, from time to time, as a witness for the City to substantiate actions.
• Provides a variety of technical information to homeowners, contractors, outside agencies, and professionals.
• Inspection duties relative to this position are based on the below schedule which will form part of this position description. The Building Inspector Trainee will be responsible primarily for items 1 - 3 but assigned limited work in items 4 - 8. Moderate assistance would be required in areas 1 - 3 with close assistance in areas 4 - 8.

SCHEDULE
BUILDING INSPECTOR
WORK TYPES/LEVELSThe following is a breakdown of various work types/levels. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive description of duties but a generalized grouping.KEY: MS = Minimum Standards (existing building and property
NC = New Construction1. MS - garbage, debris, wrecks, general property condition, various by-laws.2. MS - exterior building condition (primarily residential/small buildings).3. NC - decks, fences, accessory buildings, etc.4. MS - interior inspections, 1 & 2 family dwellings.5. MS - interior inspections; small buildings, primarily residential.6. NC - small extensions, renovations.7. NC - 1 & 2 family dwellings.8. NC - Part 9 (NBC) buildings.9. MS - interior inspections, major buildings.10. NC - Part 3 (NBC) buildings.Assistance might be defined as: guidance/training received from superiors and senior inspectors in code interpretation, inspections, policies and procedures, report/notice writing, etc.Description disclaimerThe successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.QualificationsEducation - High School Diploma. College Diploma in: Civil Engineering Technology or Architectural Engineering Technology or equivalent and must be eligible for certification of a designation by The Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (P. Tech., CET, AScT).Specific Skills / Certifications -

• Interpret and administer various By-Laws with tact and impartiality.
• Communicate effectively with homeowners, contractors, outside agencies and other City Departments.
• Work independently, with minimum supervision and in a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills in establishing, maintaining a variety of files and records, both electronically, and paper copies.
• Exercises good judgement and makes effective, sound, timely and informed decisions, which may affect public safety.
• Exceptional observing, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Other:

• Must possess a Class 5 Driver\'s License and provide a certificate of conduct.
• Must provide own vehicle. Vehicle allowance paid in accordance with collective agreement.

Working Conditions

• Office and outside work in all weather conditions.
• High paced environment with many interruptions that shift priorities daily.
• High level of attention and concentration while driving and on construction sites.
• Dealing with members of the public at times.

Physical Requirements\xe2\x80\x9cThis position is classified as safety sensitive. The City of St. John\'s has a comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.\xe2\x80\x9dHours of WorkMonday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (6.75 hours per day)
Temporary Full Time until June 1, 2026Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1289, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John\'s does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.This City of St. John\'s is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community\'s diversity.Please note you must before attempting to apply for any postion.Address: City Hall, 10 New Gower Street, St. John\'s, NL A1C 5M2Phone: ,\xc2\xa9 2022 City of St. John\'sBrowser Compatibility NotificationIt appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.

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