<p>Grade: 34</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 supervision of the Supervisor of Structures and Zoning or the Assistant Supervisor, or the Building Official and The Chief of Structures and Zoning, or the Director of Inspection and Standards, responsible for mentoring Building Inspectors I and II. Responsible for reviewing plans, inspection of building construction and alteration for compliance with Rhode Island State Building Codes and Providence Zoning Ordinance; field inspection of properties in violation of State Law and City Ordinances; and preparation of reports of field inspections outlining violations.</p> <p>Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Performs plan review of one and two family residential buildings, and plan review of small commercial buildings and tenant fit outs with a construction cost of approximately $250,000.00 or less. </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>Performs inspections and files reports of work being performed under building permits issued by the Division in order to ensure compliance with Rhode Island State Building Codes. 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. Performs inspections for licenses, school inspections, and inspections of fire-damaged buildings to determine the extent of destruction, threat to the general public and firefighters, and the need for boarding or demolishing the building. </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>May process building permit applications, Certificates of Occupancy and may assist in processing Zoning and Building Board applications. May also process other forms and applications used by the Structures and Zoning Division including data entry to permit database, 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 (on the job experience in the department as a Structural Inspector II may qualify for up to two (2) of the five (5) years of practical experience). </li><li>Must be certified by the State of Rhode Island as a local building inspector; 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, etc. State Certification also requires the completion of a course given by the State Building Commissioner and ICC (International Code Council) certification as a Residential and Commercial Building Inspector. All certifications are a prerequisite of this position. </li><li>Must have a thorough knowledge of the Rhode Island State Building Codes, Providence Zoning Ordinance, and other laws and ordinances that are enforced by the Division of Structures and Zoning. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of Rhode Island State Building Code and Providence zoning ordinance. </li><li>Must possess excellent oral communication and writing skills. </li><li>Must have a valid driver's license. </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>