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Career: Construction and Building Inspectors
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations. |
97
|
Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, and foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to specifications and codes. |
93
|
Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes. |
90
|
Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, and specifications. |
87
|
Use survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment, such as concrete strength measurers, to perform inspections. |
87
|
Train, direct and supervise other construction inspectors. |
81
|
Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, and appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations. |
81
|
Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs. |
71
|
Issue violation notices and stop-work orders, conferring with owners, violators, and authorities to explain regulations and recommend rectifications. |
68
|
Approve and sign plans that meet required specifications. |
65
|
Compute estimates of work completed or of needed renovations or upgrades, and approve payment for contractors. |
61
|
Evaluate premises for cleanliness, including proper garbage disposal and lack of vermin infestation. |
55
|
Examine lifting and conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, lifts and hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, and amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning. |
48
|
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition and occupancy. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
78
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
68
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
68
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
67
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
66
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
66
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
65
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
65
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
62
|
Processing Information
|
62
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
61
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
60
|
Getting Information
|
60
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
59
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
58
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
55
|
Thinking Creatively
|
54
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
54
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
54
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
52
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Interacting With Computers
|
50
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
50
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
47
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
45
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
44
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
42
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
39
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
38
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
38
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
37
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
36
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
32
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
27
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
24
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
22
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
18
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|