Description
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Jefferson County is seeking experienced Building Inspectors. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail, direct experience in the permitting, installation, and alteration of construction projects, ideally in both residential and commercial applications. Experience with structural/building inspections including wildfire hardening and/or plumbing and mechanical installations is highly desirable.
The Building Inspector role is a great opportunity for someone who:
Has an eye for detail relating to code compliance and building safety.
Enjoys working with a collaborative and experienced team.
Wants to conduct fieldwork in various locations throughout Jefferson County.
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The Building Inspector is responsible for performing technical inspection work throughout the county. This individual will inspect various structures (industrial, commercial, residential, etc.) to ensure compliance with building codes. The Building Inspector reviews blueprints, diagrams and plans, and a variety of structures in progress and in final form, to ensure compliance with codes. Failed inspections require this role to issue correction notices and stop-work orders, as well as explanations of correction notices and building codes to various officials, agencies and the public. This work also involves responding to complaints regarding potential building code violations.
SCHEDULE:
This position typically operates on a traditional 5-day workweek (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm) in the field and in office.
COMPENSATION:
Hiring Range: $33.44 – $41.80 – $50.16 USD Hourly
Please note that the hiring range for these positions can expect to be closer to midpoint range.
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
BENEFITS:
Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Building Inspector is responsible for :
Driving throughout the county to perform various types of inspections (plumbing and mechanical inspections structural/building inspections, wildfire hardening, etc.).
Note: Inspections in the field require extensive use of a ladder.
Employee MUST be able to lift 50-100 lbs. of material as needed for fieldwork and inspections.
Ensuring compliance with current building safety codes.
Interpreting plans and issuing written code interpretations.
Working with the Sheriff's Office and fire departments to evaluate hazardous conditions where appropriate.
Explaining product installation requirements and clarifying technical codes.
Issuing corrections and stop work orders.
Ensuring adherence of scope of work to accepted plans and documents.
Maintaining a wide variety of accurate records, forms and reports in conjunction with field inspections.
Providing customers field training pertaining to construction procedures and code interpretations.
Providing administrative backup for office staff. This can include, but is not limited to, answering phones, scheduling inspections, clarifying written notices, explaining policies and procedures and giving general information when needed.
This role is expected to testify in court when a situation requires.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities that lead to success in this role include:
Understanding, or Willingness to Learn, Applicable Building Safety Codes
Basic Computer Skills Related to Data Entry
Positive Attitude
Excellent Communication Skills
Team Player
Willingness to Learn New Procedures
Collaborative Spirit
Requirements
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: 3 years of work-related or volunteer-related experience.
Certifications/Licenses: None
Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Additional Qualifications:
Residential Plumbing Inspector Certificate is required within 1 year of hire.
International Code Council Certification as a Residential or Commercial Inspector within 1 year of date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
5 to 6 years of building inspection experience.
Residential Inspection experience.
Experience with the AMANDA database or something similar.