• Job Description

  Req#: 91057

  Job purpose:

  • Responsible for the enforcement of the 780CMR MA State Building Code, The City of Newton Zoning Code, and local government
    building, zoning, occupancy, safety, fire, maintenance codes, municipal ordinances and other regulations regarding public safety, health
    and welfare; for conducting assigned building and facility site inspections for conformance to and violations of accepted regulations.

  • Working hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm – Monday through Friday

    Essential Functions

  • Conducts assigned structural, mechanical and other building and facility inspections for conformance to established 780CMR
    MA State Building Code and local ordinances and codes. Ensures zoning, private, commercial, industrial property
    maintenance, occupancy and appearance codes are adhered to.
  • Makes periodic field site inspections at assigned commercial and industrial locations, new home construction or existing
    building alterations.
  • Assists in construction and alteration plan reviews and examinations; permit application reviews; field examinations and
    inspections for conformance to accepted plans. Interprets and enforces codes, statutes and ordinances. Notes variances,
    special permits, violations and follows up accordingly.
  • May evaluate soils, materials and other tests.
  • Assists in informing the public and contractors on code, permit and licensing requirements and compliance and in issuing
    approved permits, certificates of use and occupancy, inspections.
  • Respond to inquiries from engineers, architects, contractors, the public and staff; and follows up and documents received
    complaints and violations of regulations.
  • Attends and participates in staff, department or other meetings, hearings. Serves on assigned committees, task forces,
    commissions.
  • Maintains required contacts to keep abreast of developments within field or areas of interest, liaison with community and
    other groups.
  • Follows and adheres to department, City, State or other governmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required.

  Qualifications and Skills

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Strong customer
    services skills and multi-tasking are essential. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
    and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
    essential functions.
  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the examination of plans associated with the construction and alteration of buildings and
    structures. Knowledge of clerical practices, office procedures and the operation of office equipment such as personal
    computers and computer software, data processing and/or word processing.
  • Must be Massachusetts State certified as Local Inspector, if not must be capable of acquiring such within twelve months of
    employment. Prefer Inspector of Buildings/Building Commissioner.
  • Must have a demonstrated ability to supervise and direct personnel under their management.
  • Must have an in-depth and working knowledge of all ICC and Massachusetts Building Codes and a working knowledge of
    plumbing, gas, mechanical and electrical codes. Must have the ability to interpret and apply the Newton Zoning Ordinance.
  • Must have a working knowledge of Massachusetts State Law 40A the Zoning Act, as pertains to enforcement and legal/court
    matters. Must show a personal commitment to educational advancement in the areas of policy, research, and negotiations.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills, communications skills, and negotiation skills. Must be able to effectively
    communicate in writing. Must be able to introduce, advocate, and implement changes to office procedure to effectuate
    necessary changes.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities under various levels of urgency. Adaptability and flexibility are
    essential. Excellent verbal communication skills. Tact and diplomacy are required at all times.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions.

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability and determination to solve
    problems involving clearly prescribed standardized practices.

    Physical requirements

  • The physical demands described here represent those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
    the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
    perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to walk, reach, bend, manipulate filing system, lift up to 30lbs,
    and/or stand for long periods of time.
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
    the essential functions of this job. Operate standard office equipment, multitask, interact with multiple people at the same
    time, be clear with instructions to people, prioritize tasks, etc. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
    individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Please note that the posted salary range is not necessarily the hiring range. The starting salary typically falls within the first few steps of the posted salary range. The starting salary is influenced by relevant qualifications, and where applicable, by collective bargaining agreement.

  Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 457 Deferred Compensation plans
  • Metro Credit Union
  • Verizon Wireless discount
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid leave time benefits and paid holidays.
  • City Retirement (Mandatory)
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • Opportunity to serve the public and join a dynamic team of dedicated employees

• About the company

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