Assistant Building Inspector

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR

The City of Woonsocket is conducting a search for an Assistant Building Inspector.  Under the direction of the Director of Planning & Development and the City Building Official, the Assistant Building Inspector is responsible for inspection of buildings in the City of Woonsocket, as well as ensuring that new construction is in compliance with all applicable municipal and state building codes.  Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  investigates all safety regulations as they are received, reviews all blueprints and plans for proposed construction, assists the general public on any questions they have concerning building codes and regulations, performs other assigned duties as required.  The successful applicant must have a high school diploma, GED equivalent, as well as six (6) years of experience as a building contractor in a supervisory capacity.  Education can be substituted for years of experience in the construction trade.  Must be certified by the State Building Codes Standards Committee within six months of hire.

Application Deadline:     Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Salary Range:     $999.23 to $1,077.91 per week

Classification:     Local 3851/Professional and Technical

Hours of Work:     40 Hours

Examination Date:     To Be Determined

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: 

https://www.woonsocketri.gov/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.gov.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.gov.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                           Assistant Building Inspector

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Planning Department/Building Inspection Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:          Grade T5A  /  40-hour work week

UNION:                                  Local 3851, Professional and Technical

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of Building Official, the Assistant Building Inspector checks, plans, inspects, construction for compliance with the Building Code, and conducts all required in‑field inspections to ensure compliance with the State building and life safety codes, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Building Official in inspecting footing, foundation, forms and construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Checks blueprints and plans for proposed construction.
• Answers inquiries about the Building Code and other regulations and consults.
• Investigates complaints of safety regulation.
• Prepares reports on inspections and investigations as well as other related duties.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required; and experience as a superintendent of construction or six (6) years of experience as a building contractor in active construction supervision.  Years of college may be substituted for years of experience on a one‑for‑one basis, but at least three (3) years of construction or designing experience should be required. Must meet State requirements and be certified by the State Building Codes Standards Committee within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Thorough knowledge of building materials and modern methods of building construction; knowledge of the Building Code, pertinent ordinances and regulations.  Ability to interpret building plans and specifications; unusual ability to deal effectively and courteously with people; tact, thoroughness, and good judgment.

OR:  Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, maintain body equilibrium as to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or running on narrow or slippery or erratically moving surfaces; move about on hands and feet; bend body downward and forward utilizing fully legs, back, arms and hands.  Must be able to enter buildings where health issues persist such as bedbugs, cockroaches and filth.  Work is performed in a normal office environment as well as in the field that will expose the incumbent to atmospheric conditions of vacant buildings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer