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Full Job Posting: https://www.holyoke.org/documents/local-building-inspector/ Job Summary: Performs administrative and technical work related to building safety and all Codes and Inspections Department activities in the City of Holyoke, administers and coordinates the planning of department projects, responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Performs all other related work as required. Duties/Responsibilities: ? Coordinates and administers the compliance and enforcement of laws and codes governing the construction of new buildings, altering existing structures or demolition work, including but not limited to the State Building Code and regulations made there under, and Chapter 18 of the City of Holyoke Code of Ordinances. ? Reviews permit applications and plans, provides inspections of buildings and structures under construction and existing buildings and structures to determine if plans, workmanship, and materials conform to all applicable code requirements. ? Interacts with developers and contractors regarding code compliance issues, inspection requirements, and minimum standards of construction and materials. ? Confers with architects, contractors and others concerning building code provisions and construction methods. ? Reviews processes applications for work and periodic inspections. ? Schedules and performs inspections for all types of work and periodic inspections for existing structures ? Coordinates with appropriate government bodies, private firms, organizations, or individuals to assist in achieving City objectives and ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and development standards ? Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building code administration. ? Cooperates, assists, and communicates timely, accurately, and effectively with all departments. ? Prepares well thought-out, clear reports for the Building Commissioner. Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates. ? Responds and initiates enforcement action related to the City of Holyoke Zoning Ordinance. ? Issues verbal and written orders for the correction of deviation from applicable codes, laws, regulations. Education, certification, licensure, or other similar requirements: ? Must meet the minimum qualifications required by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards ( BBRS ) in accordance with M.G.L.Ch 143,sec 3 and regulations of the BBRS. ? Each local inspector 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 board. ? In addition, such persons shall have a general knowledge of the quality and strength of building materials; a general knowledge of the accepted requirements for building construction, fire prevention, light, ventilation and safe exits; and a general knowledge of other equipment and materials essential for safety, comfort, and convenience of the occupants of a building or structure, and the energy requirements imposed by clause (p) of section 94 . ? Conditional appointments are acceptable with pre-approval from the BBRS to take the required certification testing from the State. Employment status & Hours: Regular part-time employment, 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Salary/Pay rate: \$ 40.36 (minimum) up to \$ 42.51 (maximum) per hour (Grade 3-50, NAGE) Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Optional Vision and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) *Must work 20 or more hours weekly to qualify for benefits* How to Apply: Please apply on Indeed