Occupation
Construction and Building Inspectors
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
$74,690 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 47-4011.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- 02Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- 03Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- 04Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
- 05Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- 06Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- 07Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- 08Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- 09Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- 10Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- 11Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- 12Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
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What the posting will be called
Building Code AdministratorBuilding InspectorBuilding OfficialConstruction InspectorCode Enforcement OfficerCode InspectorCombination Building InspectorElectrical InspectorPlumbing InspectorPublic Works Inspector
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Knowledge the job leans on
Building and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentDesignMathematicsAdministration and Management
Skills that carry over from service
Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementSystems EvaluationPersuasionInstructingNegotiationSocial Perceptiveness