CODE INSPECTOR

Full Time
Mobile County, AL
Posted
Job description
General Information

This is skilled inspectional work in the enforcement of established codes, ordinances and licenses.


IMPORTANT NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF

COMPUTERS AND SCANNERS

Computer stations available in the lobby are currently limited in order to maintain social distancing and will be cleaned at the end of each use.

Please also note that our lobby has limited capacity in order to maintain social distancing. No more than one person may accompany those using the computers and both parties must remain in the individual kiosk area assigned.


NOTICE:

Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile).
You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.

It is extremely important to provide a valid email address on your application and to monitor the email account for notifications and additional information.

As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only.

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JURISDICTIONS YEARLY RATE
CITY OF CHICKASAW $27,936 - $43,344
CITY OF CITRONELLE $43,046 - $68,816
CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE $39,126 - $62,549
TOWN OF MOUNT VERNON $34,601 - $55,316
CITY OF CREOLA $35,330 - $56,480

EXAMINATION: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS. READ CAREFULLY. No written or oral examination will be required. Applicants will be scored on the basis of an evaluation of their education, training, experience, and personal qualifications as outlined by the candidates' sworn statements in their application, upon corroborative evidence obtained by investigation and the applicants' responses to the job-specific Supplemental Questions. Applicants must provide all background information and supportive documents as requested on the application, supplemental questions and job posting.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of two years of trade school or college course work in the building and construction trades and a minimum of three years experience at the journeyman level in one of the construction trades; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
: Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK
: Good knowledge of all types of building construction methods and materials and the stages of construction at which possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected; good knowledge of the International Code Council regulations; good knowledge of the local building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances; good knowledge of local business, contractor and individual license and permit requirements; ability to determine if businesses, contractors and individuals are in compliance with license and permit requirements; ability to evaluate the quality of construction and to detect structural and other faults; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints of ordinary complexity quickly and accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, contractors, local businesses and the general public.

Description

EXAMPLES OF WO RK: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Inspects buildings, construction sites and other land development for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code and ordinance compliance; canvasses the jurisdiction for new businesses, additions and alterations; inspects businesses, contractors and individuals for possession of proper licenses; informs builders, contractors and the general public of license, permit, zoning and code requirements; enforces zoning and set-back requirements; makes recommendations for condemnation of non-conforming buildings and structures; checks construction sign erection permits; collects fees for building permits; enforces "weed" and "junk" ordinances; coordinates building inspections with the fire inspector; performs minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry maintenance repairs; performs related work as required.

Important Information

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: An employee in this class is responsible for inspecting buildings, construction sites, businesses and individuals for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances, possession of proper permits or licenses and for performing complete project inspections. Work is performed in accordance with established guidelines and procedures with considerable independence of action under the general supervision of a superior. Supervision is exercised over subordinate employees as assigned.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS

NOTICE:

Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile). You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.

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All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board JobOpps site.

Paper applications will not be accepted and will be returned.


An email address is required for all applications. For information on obtaining an email address, visit the FAQs link (Download PDF reader) on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org. The Mobile County Personnel Board does not endorse any particular provider.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Errors, omissions and inaccurate information on the application will be construed as an incomplete application and will result in rejection of the application. Therefore, special attention should be given to each and every question and every attempt made to answer each correctly.

Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.


INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

Applications must be complete and all required or supplemental documents (college transcripts, driver’s license, and/or certifications) must be attached at the time of submitting the application. See the job posting and the supplemental questions for required documents for each job posting.


If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office

at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.


Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.
Subsequent applications submitted for the same job posting will be rejected.


COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

College transcripts, where required or otherwise to be considered, must be attached as part of completing an application. Grade reports, computer downloads of grades, and diplomas are not transcripts and will not be considered. Transcripts must be either an official or student copy issued by the educational institution. See the College Transcript Information (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org for additional information and requirements regarding educational transcripts.

OPEN TO: All who meet the requirements as set forth in the job posting and who may lawfully be appointed to a position. Applicants for sworn law enforcement positions must be U.S. citizens.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in the job posting or supplemental questions, there are no residence requirements in order to apply. Applicants must bear all expenses incurred in reporting for testing or appointment. Upon appointment, the law gives the right to each Appointing Authority (Employer) to fix any further legal requirements regarding residence.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: The completed application should be returned as soon as possible. In the event of tied scores, Rule 8.1 dictates that ties will be broken by the order in which applications are filed. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time specified on the job posting.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: For complete information on Veterans Preference points on an open competitive application, view the Veterans Information (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

The Mobile County Personnel Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants summoned for interview. In such instances, a preliminary appraisal of qualifications, as indicated by the completed application, will be utilized as a guide in the selection of candidates to be summoned.

Aid and assistance in the examination procedure is available for the visually or otherwise disabled. Assistance may be requested by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

A “Practice Test Seminar” is held in the Personnel Department Office, 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The purpose of these seminars is to acquaint applicants or interested citizens with design format and procedures utilized by the department in its administration of written test selection devices. Inasmuch as testing facilities are limited, the seminars will be on a first come, first served basis, as long as space remains available.

NOTICE: The continuing eligibility for appointment of those who secure a place on the eligible list is subject to future changes in specifications.


GEORGE SMITH, DIRECTOR

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