Alternate Local Building Inspector

About the Department

Position Duties

• Enforce provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code. Enforce zoning bylaws, initiating inspection and enforcement actions as prescribed by state statute and Town bylaw, and as such, provide interpretation of zoning bylaw; if warranted, initiate legal action to enforce zoning bylaw. At the request of the Inspector of Buildings and Local Inspector, perform specific inspections to investigate complaints concerning building or zoning code violations. Upon determination, issue stop work orders when building code or zoning violations are found. Perform related duties as required.
• Enforce provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code.
• Enforce zoning bylaws, initiating inspection and enforcement actions as prescribed by state statute and Town bylaw, and as such, provide interpretation of zoning bylaw; if warranted, initiate legal action to enforce zoning bylaw.
• At the request of the Inspector of Buildings and Local Inspector, perform specific inspections to investigate complaints concerning building or zoning code violations.
• Upon determination, issue stop work orders when building code or zoning violations are found.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Town zoning bylaws and other applicable bylaws and regulations. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications and special construction documents and drawings. Ability to interpret and enforce the code impartially, maintain accurate inspection reports and records. Ability to resolve or refer disputes over code interpretation to the appropriate authority. Ability to write reports, permits and citations that are technically and legally correct. Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement practices; implement techniques to improve division and/or department services. Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle. Education and Experience Duties require minimum of five years experience in the supervision of building construction or design or an Associate’s degree in a field related to building construction or design, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have general knowledge of the accepted requirements for building construction,. Must be certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Bureau of Building Regulations and Standards as a Local Building Inspector.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Town zoning bylaws and other applicable bylaws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications and special construction documents and drawings.
• Ability to interpret and enforce the code impartially, maintain accurate inspection reports and records.
• Ability to resolve or refer disputes over code interpretation to the appropriate authority.
• Ability to write reports, permits and citations that are technically and legally correct.
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement practices; implement techniques to improve division and/or department services.
• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle.

Education and Experience

Other Qualifications

• Physical Elements Working conditions may involve danger, depending on type of structure to be inspected. Standard Work Week: hours Salary: $40.00 per hour; no additional benefits Work Week: On call temporary position, weekly schedule will vary depending on division needs. Job Code: 6469 (PT) Risk Code: 9410 The Town of Andover is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Town is committed to advancing its workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Physical Elements

Risk Code: 9410