Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The position reports to the Building Inspector and is responsible for skilled clerical and record-keeping work in assisting in discharging the duties of the office, and all other related work as required.
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Assistant Building Inspector: Supports the Director of Inspection Services in enforcing the Massachusetts Building Code; assists the Building Inspector in enforcing the city ordinances, including Zoning Ordinances: responding to police and fire emergencies outside of normal business hours; and attends meetings and trainings occasionally outside of normal business hours.
Code Enforcement Officer: Conducts inspections, investigations, and communication outreach activities throughout the city to ensure compliance with state Sanitary Codes and other relevant state and local regulations.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Enforces adopted regulatory codes and ordinances about building construction, condemnation, and demolition of buildings and structures.
- Assists the Building Inspector in preparing and enforcing such rules and regulations as required by legislative authority to properly exercise the department’s responsibilities.
- Assists the Building Inspector in controlling construction, erection, repair, alteration, demolition, removal, and occupancy of all buildings and structures within his/her jurisdiction.
- As directed by the Building Inspector, assigns, trains, and evaluates all departmental administrative and inspection personnel.
- Assists in coordinating department activities with other departments, boards, and commissions where required.
- Assists the Building Inspector in reviewing all applications, examining and approving plans and specifications; issues permits for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, or change in use or occupancy of buildings and structures; and inspects premises that have been issued permits to enforce compliance.
- Inspects and certifies buildings and structures in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code.
- Assists the Building Inspector in directing all department activities, including the issuance of permits, notices, certificates, correspondence, stop work orders, and placards, maintaining departmental records and court.
- Assist with supervision of maintenance of all city buildings and grounds.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
As required by law, qualified individuals must:
• Have at least years of experience in supervising building construction or design
OR
• A two-year associate degree in a related field
AND
• Be certified by the state Board of Building Regulations and Standards or able to pass required exams
Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Applications should be marked confidential and sent to:
Lindsay Randall, Office of the Mayor
North Adams City Hall
10 Main Street, North Adams, MA 01247
or by email to:
[email protected]
Applications will be kept confidential until finalists have been identified.
The City of North Adams, Massachusetts, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued
and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a
diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
