City of Gulfport
Position Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Building Official, the Chief Building Inspector manages, directs, and participates in the inspection of all building installations in the City of Gulfport, determining if plans, workmanship, and materials conform to federal, state, and local codes and ordinances. Employees in this class are responsible for ensuring established standard building and/or zoning codes and regulations are complied with.
Department Urban Development
FLSA Status Exempt
Annual Salary $60,862
Essential Job Functions
Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of Building Inspectors responsible for checking plans and specifications and conducting on‑site inspections in residential and commercial structures for compliance with building and zoning ordinances.
Answers questions and supplies technical information to subordinates; periodically accompanies subordinates on inspections to advise on inspection techniques and evaluate their skills.
Conducts field inspections in cases involving unusual problems or disputes, and during times of heavy construction demand.
Confers with contractors, engineers, property owners, and other interested parties; explains and interprets plumbing and mechanical regulations.
Attends meetings, keeps records, and prepares and reviews reports.
Consults with plumbing, gas, and electrical inspectors to coordinate and ensure consistency in the code enforcement process.
Consults with the Building Official on the code enforcement process and continued ICC education and evaluation of inspections.
May be appointed by the Building Official to act as Deputy Building Official.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the codes and regulations governing building construction, alteration, and repair.
Extensive knowledge of general management principles.
Extensive knowledge of building inspection practices and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of building construction methods, practices, and materials.
Extensive knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building installations and of effective corrective measures.
Ability to comprehend and work from plans, drawings, blueprints, and diagrams.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate employees, contractors, architects, and the public.
Ability to prepare concise oral and written reports.
Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and other departments.
Knowledge of computer applications and word processing.
Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in a construction or related field, with ten (10) years’ work experience, and experience in building design, with responsibility of construction or related field. Must have between three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Any combination of experience and/or education will be considered.
Required Licenses or Certificates Must possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license. Multiple certifications by SBCCI/ICC. Must be an ICC certified Code Analyst. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.
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Department Urban Development
FLSA Status Exempt
Annual Salary $60,862
Essential Job Functions
Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of Building Inspectors responsible for checking plans and specifications and conducting on‑site inspections in residential and commercial structures for compliance with building and zoning ordinances.
Answers questions and supplies technical information to subordinates; periodically accompanies subordinates on inspections to advise on inspection techniques and evaluate their skills.
Conducts field inspections in cases involving unusual problems or disputes, and during times of heavy construction demand.
Confers with contractors, engineers, property owners, and other interested parties; explains and interprets plumbing and mechanical regulations.
Attends meetings, keeps records, and prepares and reviews reports.
Consults with plumbing, gas, and electrical inspectors to coordinate and ensure consistency in the code enforcement process.
Consults with the Building Official on the code enforcement process and continued ICC education and evaluation of inspections.
May be appointed by the Building Official to act as Deputy Building Official.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the codes and regulations governing building construction, alteration, and repair.
Extensive knowledge of general management principles.
Extensive knowledge of building inspection practices and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of building construction methods, practices, and materials.
Extensive knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building installations and of effective corrective measures.
Ability to comprehend and work from plans, drawings, blueprints, and diagrams.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate employees, contractors, architects, and the public.
Ability to prepare concise oral and written reports.
Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and other departments.
Knowledge of computer applications and word processing.
Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in a construction or related field, with ten (10) years’ work experience, and experience in building design, with responsibility of construction or related field. Must have between three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Any combination of experience and/or education will be considered.
Required Licenses or Certificates Must possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license. Multiple certifications by SBCCI/ICC. Must be an ICC certified Code Analyst. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.
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