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ob Summary

The Assistant Building Commissioner is responsible for enforcing compliance with City codes and ordinances pertaining to all new construction and existing housing, including electrical systems, plumbing and mechanical systems, and occupancy to ensure the safety of the built environment, when the Building Commissioner is unavailable. Coordinates with representatives from the development and construction industry to ensure a fair and reasonable construction review process; handles citizen complaints; Interprets building codes and issues permits for building construction and demolition, inspects building construction, including the most complex and time-sensitive commercial building projects for compliance with applicable codes, as needed. Reviews plans for compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances, as needed.

Job Scope

The Assistant Building Commissioner reports to the Director of Health, Housing and Building and works closely with the Building Commissioner. The Assistant Building Commissioner provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Health, Housing and Building. Work requires considerable judgment and interpretation on Building codes and city ordinances.

Job Summary

Job Scope

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in coordination of the day-to-day activity of both the

Inspection and Code Compliance within the city.

Inspects new and existing construction in residences, businesses,

and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, laws, and codes; orders corrective action and conducts follow up inspections, when the Building Commissioner is unavailable.

Determines whether work requires permits.

Investigates complaints regarding construction done without permits

and zoning violations through both observation and speaking with the public.

Reviews building plans for compliance with state, national and

municipal building construction codes; City zoning ordinances, and pertinent laws, and advises relevant parties regarding compliance needs when the Building Commissioner is unavailable.

Coordinates and assists in inspections with other Community

Development and City inspectors.

Confers with and attends meetings with building owners, architects,

engineers, developers, and contractors concerning code interpretations, violations, construction mitigation plans, complex technical issues, and inspection and permit requirements, as needed.

Determines when structures are unsafe, unfit for human occupancy or

unlawful, and ensures the property is placarded appropriately, as needed.

May require a property to be boarded, demolished, or have the

utilities disconnected when a structure is determined to be deteriorated, dilapidated, unsafe or beyond repair.

Answers inquiries from the public on building code and permit

requirements when the Building Commissioner is unavailable.

Assists staff in preparing cases for court; appears in court as

required, or if court ordered compliance and fines are necessary.

Reviews established procedures and policies for the Division and

recommends and requests changes to the Director.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assists with Mobile Home Park Inspections

City of Belleville

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