<p>Grade: 32</p> <p>Posting Dates: 05/13/2025 - 05/27/2025</p> <p>The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Under direct supervision the Building Official, or the Deputy Director, or the Director of Inspection and Standards, is responsible for inspection of building construction and alteration for compliance with Rhode Island State Building Code and Providence Zoning Ordinance; field surveys of properties in violation of State Law and City Ordinances; and preparation of reports of field inspections and surveys outlining violations and the corrective actions necessary.</p> <p>Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Performs plan review of one and two family residential buildings. </li><li>Performs inspections and files reports of work being performed under legal building permits issued by the Division in order to insure compliance with Rhode Island State Building Code. Inspections include, but are not limited to, checking fire-rated assemblies, fire proofing of structural members, means of egress requirements, light and ventilation requirements, and the presence of any structural or fire hazards. </li><li>Provides architects, engineers, contractors, and members of the general public with information with respect to the requirements of the Rhode Island State Building Code, Providence Zoning Ordinance, and other related City ordinances, State and Federal laws. </li><li>Prepares reports of field inspections for the purpose of enforcing compliance with the Providence Zoning Ordinance, the Rhode Island State Building Codes and all applicable city, state and federal laws as applicable to building construction. </li><li>Acts as a witness to existence of violations of the Providence Zoning Ordinance and the Rhode Island State Building Codes in any legal proceedings taken by the Department in the Municipal or State Courts. </li><li>Inspects fire-damaged dwellings to determine the extent of destruction, threat to the general public and firefighter, and the need for boarding or demolishing the building. </li><li>Inspects all buildings requiring a license from the Providence Bureau of Licenses to insure compliance with the Providence Zoning Ordinance, Rhode Island State Building Code, and other applicable laws. </li><li>Inspects all school buildings for the Rhode Island Department of Education for yearly certification of compliance with the Rhode Island State Building Codes. </li><li>May process building permit applications, Zoning and Building Board applications, certificates of occupancy, and other forms and applications used by the Structures and Zoning Division including data entry to permit database, revenue spreadsheets, and other computer on-screen forms. </li><li>May file building plans, building applications and updates building use, and performs other routine office work. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school graduate or equivalent with some technical training in building construction or at least five (5) years of practical experience in the field of building construction. </li><li>Must possess excellent oral communication and writing skills. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of Rhode Island State Building Code and Providence zoning ordinances. </li><li>Must be certified by the State of Rhode Island as a Building Inspector II; certification requires at least three (3) years experience in construction, the knowledge of generally accepted building practices, the ability to read building construction plans and specifications and to recognize deviations from such plans in the field, and the ability to write concise narrative reports for correction of violations observed on the job. State Certification also requires the completion of the Building Code course given by the State Building Commissioner and ICC certification as a Residential and Commercial Building Inspector. </li><li>Must have valid driver's license along with a motor vehicle in good operating condition available on a daily basis. </li><li>Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job. </li></ul> <p>Training Requirements</p> <p>Upon Appointment:</p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of Intermediate Outlook, Word and Excel Computer Training course within six (6) months of appointment. </li><li>Ability to gain a working knowledge of departmental technology and database systems through on-the-job usage and training within six (6) months of appointment. </li><li>Customer Service Training </li><li>Sexual Harassment, Sensitivity, and Diversity Training </li></ul> <p>Sustainment:</p> <ul> <li>Periodic training to maintain proficiency in department technology and database systems. </li><li>Participation in customer service training every twenty four (24) months. </li></ul> <p>The term "limited" means that the successful candidate will perform the job for an undetermined length of time. The position may or may not become permanent.</p> <p>EXTERNAL CANDIDATES - APPLY HERE</p> <p>CURRENT EMPLOYEES (1033 ONLY) - APPLY HERE</p>