POSITION SUMMARY
Inspects buildings within assigned area to determine whether workmanship, repairs for safety and new construction alterations are in conformance with approved plans, applicable codes and regulations.
Department: Permits, Licenses & Inspections
Salary: $56,518 - $62,797 per year.
Position Type: Announcement/Bid
Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Union Bid Form: Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive
Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Residential Building Inspection certification must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.
Residential Energy Inspector certifications must be obtained within nine (9) months of appointment.
Residential Mechanical Inspections certifications must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of appointment.
POSITION DUTIES
Inspects buildings within assigned area to determine whether workmanship, repairs, renovations, and new construction projects are in conformance with approved plans, applicable codes and regulations.
Inspects new construction (including additions and extensions) and construction repairs for safety and workmanship to ensure conformance to City Building and Zoning Codes and approved building plans and calculations.
Issues letters of violation, revokes building permits and refers violations to Magistrate's Court.
Prepares reports (e.g., travel, daily, etc.) on all activities and actions taken.
Canvasses assigned area and reports Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and Pittsburgh Zoning Code violations.
Inspects renovations, alterations, additions, extensions, and new construction for compliance with all of the codes adopted by the City.
Evaluates construction plans, specifications and reports for conformance with the codes adopted by the City.
Appears as a witness in Magistrate's Court and Common Pleas Court.
May be required to be on 24-hour call-in case of emergency or fire.
Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.