Building Inspector

Canyon County • Caldwell, ID

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Inspector performs basic building inspections, reads blueprints and technical drawings, and verifies the building project’s compliance to codes, regulations and ordinances. This is a journey level inspector/examiner position under the general supervision of the Assistant Building Office and Building Official, with considerable latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative.

Requirements

• Applying technical knowledge of building trades work and using sound inspection methods to determine workmanship and materials quality and detect deviations from building and safety codes.
• Interpreting and applying statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations
• Interpreting building, plumbing and mechanical regulations, and comparing them with engineering drawings, plans, maps and specifications
• Identifying construction deficiencies, code violations, and deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, contractors, homeowners, outside agencies and the public
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Four years construction experience or related professional experience is required
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Clear speech with or without reasonable accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly.
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average amount visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and work orders, inspect heavy equipment and automotive parts, fluid levels, and equipment operation, and make necessary repairs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of automotive shop tools including hand and power tools, electronic diagnostic and related specialized equipment, and adjust equipment.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift 50 pounds.
• The principal duties of the position are performed in a public building environment and outdoors, including at construction sites and may include exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• associate’s degree or advanced technical training in construction management or related field is preferred
• ICC Building Inspector certification preferred; if not possessed at time of hire, certification is required within six months of employment
• Idaho Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Performs technical office review of building and construction plans and performs on-site building inspections for compliance with county and other applicable building and zoning codes, including but not limited to structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, health, fire safety, Americans with Disabilities (ADA), and other applicable codes
• Acts as a resource to contractors, the public, design professionals and other interested and affected parties on matters relating to code requirements and construction techniques and practices
• Investigates hazardous or illegal conditions
• Documents inspections, including violations and all records including inspection reports and correspondence with affected parties on compliance efforts through county directed processes and programs
• Assists other Divisions as requested, including, but not limited to posting of signs for land use cases, code enforcement follow up and site documentation for development applications
• Provides and models outstanding customer service by communicating respect, being open-minded, having a spirit of collaboration, and calmly resolving conflict with individuals
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices and new developments in assigned work area
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance county policies, procedures and safety practices
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED