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Construction and Building Inspectors

  • Government and Public Administration

Tasks

What tasks do Construction and Building Inspectors perform?

  • Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.

  • Approve building plans that meet required specifications.

  • Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.

  • 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.


Knowledge

What do Construction and Building Inspectors need to know?

  • Building and Construction

    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


Skills

What skills do Construction and Building Inspectors need?

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.



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