<p>Inspectional Services Department</p> <p>DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Reviewing blueprints and building plans for code compliance </li><li>Enforcement of G.L. Chap. 143, 40A and other applicable statutes, the Massachusetts State Building Code, Quincy's zoning ordinance, and FEMA flood plain regulations </li><li>Maintains and updates computerized records of inspection activity; maintains case files, and calendar system to track case activity </li><li>Responds to inquiries from the public, City staff, and others, interpreting and explaining State and City codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures pertaining to code compliance </li><li>Acts as liaison and works in conjunction with City personnel in the Inspectional Services, Police, Fire, Health and Public Works Departments to augment and coordinate enforcement efforts </li><li>Prepares case information for legal proceedings and may act as the City's representative, when there is no legal processor </li><li>Performs any other related duties when so assigned by the Director of Inspectional Services or "Direct Reporting Staff" </li><li>Must self-learn and familiarize any software application that is being used or will be used (if any changes) in the Department of Inspectional Services (1/2-year time frame to learn and familiarize) </li><li>Follow department internal policies and procedures </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE The candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Shall have had at least five years of experience in the supervision of building construction or design or in the alternative a two year associate degree in a field related to building construction or design or any combination of education and experience which would confer equivalent knowledge and ability, as determined by the State Building Official Certification Committee </li><li>Valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable transportation </li><li>Ability to interpret and enforce State Building Code, City Ordinances, rules and regulations fairly and impartially </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with citizens, City Department Personnel, Court-system personnel and elected officials </li><li>Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and to mediate disputes </li><li>Must have the ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and walk around buildings and construction sites while they are under construction </li><li>Must possess the qualifications for a local building inspector as required by M.G.L. chap. 143, sec. 3 </li><li>Certification as a local building inspector from the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards is preferred </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON THE JOB</p> <ul> <li>Interpret and enforce City Ordinances, rules and regulations fairly and impartially </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with citizens, City Department Personnel, Court-system personnel and elected officials </li><li>Work effectively with people from various backgrounds and mediate disputes </li><li>Identifying code violations and recommending effective solutions </li><li>Adaptability with computer software </li><li>Knowledge in excel or other digital reporting method </li><li>Maintain continuing education credits for Local Inspector Certification per 780 CMR 110.R7 </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Must possess the qualifications for a local building inspector as required by G.L. chap. 143, sec. 3. </li><li>Valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable transportation </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with citizens, City Department Personnel, Court-system personnel and elected official </li><li>Intermediate computer skills </li><li>Must have the ability to navigate through construction sites </li></ul> <p>LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Preferred Certification as Local Inspector </li></ul> <p>Application:</p> <p>To apply, please complete a City of Quincy Employment Application and follow the directions on the Job Postings Page.</p>