Building Inspector I, II, or III

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

5d•$26 - $39

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs is hiring a Building Inspector for its Building Department. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and approximately 40 hours per week. It is under the specific supervision of the Building Official. The role performs inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It involves working-level, paraprofessional, and technical duties to ensure compliance with applicable city, county, state, and federal requirements, including building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, fuel gas, and fire codes and ordinances. The opening may be filled at the Inspector I, II, or III level, or across a combination of levels. The City is willing to train Inspector I candidates who have at least one residential certification. The City requires an online application and requests that applicants attach supporting materials such as a cover letter, résumé, or certification documentation. Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and a background check are required. The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Inspector I: 0–4 years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Inspector I: At least one residential and/or commercial ICC certification in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical; ability to obtain at least four residential certifications within one year; applicable state license and a valid state driver's license, or ability to obtain one by the start of employment.
Inspector II: At least three years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including one year performing building-inspector work.
Inspector II: At least four residential ICC certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; at least two commercial ICC certifications; a maintained State of Utah combination-inspector license; and a valid Utah driver's license.
Inspector III: At least four years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including three years performing building-inspector work.
Inspector III: At least four residential ICC certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; at least four commercial ICC certifications; a maintained State of Utah combination-inspector license; and a valid Utah driver's license.
Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and a background check are required.
Submit an online application through the City's website.

Responsibilities

Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Perform working-level, paraprofessional, and technical duties to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, fuel gas, and fire codes and ordinances at the city, county, state, and federal levels.

Benefits

Health insurance options, including one option with a $0 employee premium payroll deduction when participating in the Wellness program.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, including short-term mental health counseling services for the whole family.
Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
Monetary incentives for Wellness program participation.
Health savings account with an employer match.
Optional vision, accident, hospital, critical illness, additional life insurance, and flexible spending account coverage.
Utah Public Retirement System pension.
Employer contribution of 6.2% of salary to a 401(k) retirement plan in lieu of the City's Social Security contributions.
120 hours of paid time off accrued annually.
40 hours of short-term medical leave accrued annually.
11 annual holidays.