Join the City of Chattanooga Team
Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
Salary: $25.25-$30.50 per hour (GS.9)
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*
Work Location: 1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.
Department: Public Works
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for serving as the lead, and inspecting new and existing building systems, to ensure compliance with relevant codes. Duties include assigning work, reviewing plans, training inspectors and educating contractors and the public about code and ordinances. Works under limited supervision.
SERIES LEVEL:
The Inspector 2 is the second level of a three-level inspection series.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Serves as a lead to lower level building and combination inspector staff to include assigning and monitoring work, training staff on work methods and procedures, and providing direction.
Performs field inspections of “vertical” construction work, buildings, and premises for conformance with applicable codes, established specifications, and approved construction plans.
Investigates complaints relating to building; issues correction notices and stop work notices, follows up on abatement orders, issues court citations, or takes other actions as appropriate.
Provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements; discusses problem areas with property owners and contractors; recommends solutions to problems; and, responds to questions or complaints concerning code violations.
Review residential and commercial plans to ensure compliance with applicable permitting requirements.
Enters inspection results and findings in applicable databases.
Issues certificates of completion when construction work is completed and meets all codes.
Assures that all inspectors (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, landscaping, and stormwater) have completed final inspections.
Issues court citations for violation of ordinances.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, inspection reports, investigation reports, violation reports, certificates of occupancy, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flood certificates, engineer certificates, architectural drawings, construction plans, zoning maps, flood maps, specifications, manuals, code books, ordinances, standards, reference.
May stop construction of non-compliant installations.
May perform and or evaluate tests confirming quality requirements.
Uses, carries and answers cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an apprenticeship or training supplemented by seven (7) years experience in designated area or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
Experience in maintenance, construction or inspection with a minimum of two years of certified inspector experience.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
For Electrical:
Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor License
One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector Certification IAEI / ICC
General inspector Certificate
For Building:
Certification B-1 and B-2 Certificate
For Plumbing:
Plumbing 1 Certification and Plumbing 2 Certification
For Mechanical, Gas
Mechanical 1 Certification and Mechanical 2 Certification
All:
Must be able to obtain Special Police Commission Certification(s) within six (6) months of hire.
Valid Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of applicable ordinances, codes, and laws related to building construction, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, depending on assignment; materials, methods, and techniques used in building construction, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems; and, customer service principles.
Skill in prioritizing and assigning work; conducting inspections of residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with applicable building codes; using computers and related software applications; preparing reports, notices, and/or field notes; reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications; recognizing faulty construction and equipment or hazardous conditions; resolving problems; providing customer service; and, communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Chattanooga, the 4th largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. The city boasts the most productive affordable housing program in the nation, and is notable for leveraging development funds through effective public/private partnerships, with significant civic involvement on the part of private foundations. Chattanooga was one of the first US cities to effectively use a citizen visioning process to set specific long-range goals to enrich the lives of residents and visitors.
