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Careers / Construction and Building Inspectors |
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Summary Description |
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Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Amusement Ride Inspector |
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Architectural Examiner |
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Architectural Inspector |
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Boiler Inspector |
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Boilers Inspector |
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Bridge Inspector |
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Building Code Administrator |
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Building Code Inspector |
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Building Equipment Inspector |
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Building Inspection Engineer |
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Building Inspector |
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Building Official |
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Chief Inspector |
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Code Inspector |
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Combination Building Inspector |
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Compliance Analyst |
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Compliance Coordinator |
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Compliance Manager |
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Compliance Officer |
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Construction Checker |
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Construction Code Administrator |
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Construction Inspector |
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Construction Materials Testing Technician |
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Construction Technician |
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Dredging Inspector |
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Electrical Inspector |
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Elevator Inspector |
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Elevators Inspector |
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Gas Inspector |
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Grade Checker |
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Heating and Refrigeration Inspector |
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Highway Inspector |
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Home Inspector |
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Housing Inspector |
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Infrastructure Technician |
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Inspecting Engineer |
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Inspector |
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Line Inspector |
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Natural Gas Inspector |
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Paving Inspector |
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Permit Specialist |
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Pipeline Construction Inspector |
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Plan Checker |
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Plan Examiner |
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Plumbing Inspector |
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Pressure Vessel Inspector |
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Real Estate Inspector |
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Residential Building Inspector |
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Road Inspector |
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Safety Inspector |
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Sidewalk Inspector |
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Site Damage Prevention Technician |
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Street Inspector |
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Street Openings Inspector |
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Weight Inspector |
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Job Tasks |
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Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
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Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
- Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
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Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Authorize construction activities.
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Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Monitor construction operations.
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Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
- Authorize construction activities.
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Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
- Evaluate projects to determine compliance with technical specifications.
- Measure work site dimensions.
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Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Record operational or environmental data.
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Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
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Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
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Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
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Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
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Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Monitor construction operations.
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Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Monitor construction operations.
- Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
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Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
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Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.
- Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
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Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Train construction or extraction personnel.
- Direct construction or extraction personnel.
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Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Test air quality at work sites.
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Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Estimate construction project costs.
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Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
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Work Activities |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Before his successful music career, Jon Bon Jovi once worked at Burger King. |
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Did you know... |
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The College Media Library provides links to college articles, images, virtual tours and viewbooks! |
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