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JOB REQUIREMENTS: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: An employee in this class is responsible for ensuring that plans, specifications, and construction components relating to commercial buildings in addition to one- and two-family dwellings are in compliance with applicable national, state, and local code and ordinance requirements. Plans reviewed and work inspected may include new construction, remodeling, or alterations. Disciplines inspected include building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC in accord with the employee\'s certifications. Required Commercial certifications(s) shall be specified at the time of employment. Additional certification(s) may be requested after hire based on department needs. An employee in this class is responsible for enforcing various codes, ordinances, and regulations. Such enforcement results from the employee\'s ability to exercise technical judgement and discretion based on proficiency and comprehension of the various codes, ordinances and regulations. The Certified Commercial Inspector works under the general supervision of the Chief Building Inspector and the Assistant Chief Building Inspector. TYPICAL TASKS: Assist senior inspectors with inspection and enforcement of national, state, and city building, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and zoning codes for one- and two-family dwellings. Assist senior inspectors with review of applications and/or plans and specifications for building, electrical, HVAC or plumbing permits for compliance with codes and regulations. Performs all the duties of the code compliance officer when assigned. Performs administrative tasks relative to inspections. Presents oral or written notices of violations of codes to contractors and owners. Prepares and maintains records of plans, inspections, letters, and reports prepared or used in connection with Divisional activities. Coordinates work with other departments and agencies. Answers telephone questions, investigates complaints of code violations, including housing code violations, issuing warnings or citations as appropriate. Inspects and enforces national, state, and city building, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and zoning codes for one- and two-family dwellings according to the certification of the individual inspector. Reviews one- and two-family dwelling permit applications and/or plans and specifications for building, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing for compliance with codes and regulations. Issues detailed correction orders for housing code violations in accord with the certifications of the individual inspector in coordination with the Code Compliance Officers. Issues \"Raze Orders\" or \"Raze or Repair Orders\" in coordination with the Code Compliance Officers. Appears in court and testifies concerning violations of laws and regulations. Participates in public forums regarding inspections and code enforcement. Consults with and advises builders, contractors, owners and members of the public pertaining to city codes and ordinances. Performs all aspects of inspections of commercial building construction, remodeling, and alterations to include construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and zoning inspections enforcing the Wisconsin commercial codes in accord with the individual\'s commercial certification(s). Reviews commercial permit applications, plans and specifications for building, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing in accord with the certifications of the individual inspector. Performs timely annual licensing inspections of hotels, motels, rooming houses, and manufactured home communities and submits written reports of inspections performed. Does related work as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Two years\' experience performing building inspections for a state or local jurisdiction is desirable. Possess a working knowledge of: Building, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing construction materials, methods and practices Building, electrical, HVAC, nd plumbing codes Blueprints and plan specifications City code of ordinances related to assignment Computer operation and software including web based permit and inspection report software, word processing and spreadsheets City zoning ordinances, property maintenance, housing, and public nuisance codes Possess a thorough knowledge of: Applicable building, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing construction materials, methods and practices in accordance with employee certification(s) Applicable federal, state, and local building, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing codes in accordance with employee certification(s) Field Inspection procedures and practices including inspection, documentation, and recordkeeping ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi Other: Apply in person: City of Superior Human Resources Dept. 1316 North 14th Street, #301 Superior, WI 54880 OR submit an application online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi