Rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.
1. Inspect manufactured housing/mobile homes and/or commercial/special purpose commercial modular units to approve alterations made to the units (i.e., structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical) in accordance with plans/specifications, laws, and regulations.
2. Review construction documents, blueprints, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to determine if planned construction or alterations will comply with applicable requirements and building codes.
3. Monitor construction progress at a job site by conducting periodic inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable building standards, laws and regulations.
4. Use instruments, devices, or test equipment (e.g., pressure gauge, continuity tester, or tilt meter) to perform inspections of parks, permanent structures, and/or manufactured homes including structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems during and after construction to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and codes.
5. Issue notice of violation or corrections notice to contractors or homeowners to ensure that defects discovered during inspections, and the remedial actions required, are documented and communicated.
6. Issue stop-work orders, conferring with contractors and owners, violators and/or other authorities (i.e., local, state and federal) to interpret and explain regulations.
7. Prepare inspection reports by documenting all pertinent information related to an inspection to ensure information is presented in a professional and standardized manner.
8. Conduct complaint investigations to determine whether a violation exists and identify appropriate response and course of action.
9. Examine records, reports and documents to establish facts and detect discrepancies in order to gather evidence and identify violations.
10. Question a variety of individuals to gather facts relevant to alleged violations and other information needed to conduct investigations.
11. Retrieve and/or enter information from databases as needed to plan, schedule, and prepare for inspections and/or investigations.
12. Read and interpret policy manuals, legislation, or other written materials in order to determine relevant facts and determine the appropriate steps to take when completing job tasks or special assignments.
13. Schedule inspections based on location, time required, priority, other workload, etc., to ensure work is conducted in a timely manner and according to mandated deadlines.
14. Assist with developing or revising policies and procedures by providing information regarding own experiences conducting inspections and/or investigations.
15. Interpret and explain health and safety codes and/or building codes to the public, contractors, mobile home park owners, etc., to help ensure they understand their obligations and responsibilities under the law.
16. Collaborate with coworkers and/or industry professionals regarding the technical interpretation of housing and/or construction laws, rules, and regulations to determine appropriate course of action in complex or unusual situations or cases.
17. Participate in staff meetings in order to gather information related to changes in legislation, codes, regulations and/or policies and to relay information as requested by coworkers and managers.
Section 2: Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Statements (KSAs)
Instructions:
Rate your experience in relation to specific job-related KSAs.
Respond to each of the following statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. Use the options below to pick the most appropriate level of education, training, and/or experience you possess in relation to each KSA statement.
18. Knowledge of the requirements of State and Federal laws and regulations and model codes related to construction to conduct inspections, investigations, and/or perform other work activities.
19. Ability to be observant when inspecting sites in order to identify hazards, defects, and/or violations of codes, rules, regulations, and/or laws.
20. Ability to work under the pressure of a heavy workload and tight timelines to complete projects and assignments in a timely manner.
21. Ability to communicate verbally in stressful situations, such as when dealing with angry or hostile individuals, or under emergency conditions to relay information in a calm and clear manner.
22. Ability to read and comprehend written documents including policy manuals and guides, statutory and regulatory mandates, instructional guides, written correspondence, or analytical reports to ensure comprehension necessary to complete work activities.
23. Ability to work independently on projects or assignments without close supervision or detailed instructions to ensure work is completed accurately and timely.
24. Knowledge of health, safety, and/or fire hazards in buildings, mobile home parks, manufactured housing, structures, and/or other sites of occupancy to identify hazards during inspections and/or investigations.
25. Ability to compare blueprints and construction documents with actual structures through visual inspection to assess compliance.
26. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others (e.g., coworkers, contractors, the public and other stakeholders) to confer, communicate, and work with in a professional and courteous manner.
27. Knowledge of the methodology, materials, and terminology used in the building construction industry and in the construction, installation, and alteration of mobile and manufactured homes, residential structures, and/or commercial modulars.
28. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information encountered during the course of work.
29. Ability to extract relevant facts and information from written documents in order to perform effective project planning, problem solving, or summarizing information as required to complete assigned job tasks.
30. Ability to write emails or other correspondence to communicate in a manner that is clear, professional, and grammatically correct.
31. Ability to use word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word) to develop and format written documents such as memos, letters, and reports.
32. Knowledge of basic engineering, architectural and building design concepts in order to inspect for compliance with building and housing codes and standards.
