DISTRICT BUILDING INSPECTOR at City of Brookfield

PURPOSE: The District Building Inspector performs inspection services associated with the enforcement of and compliance with City and State commercial, residential building, and zoning codes.  The incumbent’s inspection activities ensure the aesthetic standards of the community in the construction of buildings and surrounding landscapes are met, and preserve the health, welfare and safety of the general public. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures code enforcement for residential and commercial properties.
• Identifies and informs appropriate staff of potential violations or noncompliance with zoning, sign code, or aesthetic standards of the community.
• Reviews construction plans for compliance with State and local building codes.
• Issues all building, HVAC, and occupancy permits for single and two family residential sites.
• Verifies compliance with approved specifications and code requirements.
• Examines building conditions post-disaster, and responds to fire department requests to assess structural damage as a result of fire.
• Performs liquor license renewal inspections.
• Promotes and maintains positive departmental public relations and image with customers, including other City departments and staff, external groups and organizations, and the community in general.
• Responds to inquiries, general questions, and interprets codes in order to address concerns from community residents; building contractors; engineers; architects, and other groups regarding complaints, issues or orders to correct conditions.
• Maintains records and files in coordination with department data and plan file retention policy.
• Issues notices to parties responsible for non-compliance and issues orders or citations when needed.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Associate's degree in Architecture or Construction from a university, community college, technical school, business or trade school.
2. Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) Certification required for one and two family, erosion control and energy within six (6) months of appointment.
3. 2024 Commercial Certification from the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
4. A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a journeyman carpenter.
5. A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a supervising journeyman.

      Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

SALARY RANGE: (2025 Pay Range 128) $39.86 - $45.57 per hour with excellent benefits.  (Appointment is normally at the beginning of the salary range.)

Applications will be accepted through SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025.  This deadline may be extended to meet the needs of the City.

APPLY ONLINE through NEOGOV via the City of Brookfield’s website (www.ci.brookfield.wi.us).