POSITION:
Building Inspector – Public Works
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday, 7AM to 4 PM
PAY RANGE:
$29.39 to $40.11 per hour. Starting wage will depend on qualifications.
DUTIES:
Under direction of the Director of Code Enforcement, the Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting all residential, commercial and industrial properties for compliance with local, State, and Federal codes, regulations, and laws to ensure proper installation of electrical, plumbing, structural systems, and materials. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, reviewing and approving site plans, building plans, and construction documents, and conducting field inspections for compliance with applicable codes, standards and permit requirements. Additional duties include coordinating enforcement activity with other Town inspectors and appropriate State and/or Federal agencies and providing technical assistance to Town Boards, Commissions, and other Town Departments.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for this position must have:
- Strong knowledge of building codes, Zoning Ordinances, inspectional practices, and related regulations equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree, and five to ten years of related experience.
- ICC Certification as a Building Inspector and Master Plumber License from the State of New Hampshire is required.
- Considerable knowledge of all types of building construction, materials, methods, and practices, including all phases of construction, with the ability to evaluate and address potential violations and defects that may be easily corrected.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, other governmental officials and inspectors, and members of the public, while supporting coordinated enforcement efforts.
BENEFITS:
Benefits provided by the Town are described in the Administrative Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement, and include:
- Annual paid time off – 25 vacation/sick days; 2 personal days; 11 holidays.
Low-cost Anthem Health Plans and Delta Dental Insurance.
If you already have qualifying insurance, we'll pay you $458 monthly to waive coverage.
- Disability and Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.
- New Hampshire Retirement System Group I – Defined benefit pension plan.
- Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses.
PROCEDURE:
Candidates must complete an Online Employment Application or submit a Town of Derry Employment Application to humanresources@derrynh.gov or Town of Derry, Human Resources Department, 14 Manning Street, Derry, NH 03038.