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Construction and Building Inspectors

SOC 47-4011.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.5

Writing

3.4

Quality Control Analysis

3.4

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Building and Construction

4.8

English Language

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Engineering and Technology

3.8

Law and Government

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.4

Mathematics

3.4

Design

3.3

Key Tasks

1Inspect 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.

2Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.

3Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.

4Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.

5Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.

Also Known As

Amusement Ride Inspector Architectural Examiner Architectural Inspector Boiler Inspector Boilers Inspector Bridge Inspector Building Code Administrator Building Code Inspector Building Equipment Inspector Building Inspection Engineer