Construction and Building Inspectors
O*NET Code: 47-4011.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Systems Evaluation3/100
Time Management3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (33)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
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🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
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🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Project management software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Arc Second PocketCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Automated permit system software
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0Calendar and scheduling software
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0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
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Word processing software
0Internet browser software
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0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet browser software
0Mobile building inspection software
Data base reporting software
0Municipal geographic management software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0New construction inspection form software
Word processing software
0NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
Compliance software
0OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
Compliance software
0Oracle Primavera Systems
Project management software
0Quicken
Accounting software
0Real estate and tax software
Data base user interface and query software
0Residential home inspection form software
Word processing software
0Spreadsheet software
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0Trimble Digital Fieldbook
Map creation software
0Vision Software
Procurement software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
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