Building Inspector

Purpose of Position

The Building Inspector works under the direction of the Building Official in organizing and directing all building code inspections and enforcement activities in the City of Diamondhead. This individual oversees the inspection of buildings to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances relating to construction, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical installations including fire protection and suppression systems.  Work is performed with a wide-ranging 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 including fire protection and suppression systems. 
• Makes all required inspections or accept reports of inspections by approved agencies or individuals.
• Assist the Building Official 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.
• Assist the Code Enforcement Official to investigate activities and practices in violation of codes and ordinances; initiates legal action as appropriate and recommends changes in codes and ordinances of inspection activities necessary to prevent future violations. Prepares code enforcement action letters.
• Works with City Manager, City Council and Planning and Zoning 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 Official as necessary in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare to recommend to the City Manager and City Council 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 Official and Building Clerk as needed with actions of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Assists the Building Clerk in making zoning, sign and floodplain determinations.
• Enforcement of Stormwater Management Ordinance.
• Inspects, records and documents code violations.
• Other duties as assigned.