Building Inspector

Canyon County • Caldwell, ID

4d • $25

About The Position

The Building Inspector performs basic building inspections, reviews blueprints and technical drawings, and verifies building projects comply with applicable 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 for independent judgment and initiative.

The position conducts technical office reviews of building and construction plans and on-site inspections covering applicable structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, health, fire safety, ADA, zoning, and other requirements. It also advises contractors, members of the public, design professionals, and other parties on code requirements and construction practices; investigates hazardous or illegal conditions; and documents inspections, violations, reports, correspondence, and compliance efforts. The inspector may assist other divisions with tasks such as posting signs for land-use cases, code-enforcement follow-up, and site documentation for development applications.

The position requires communicating respectfully and collaboratively, resolving conflicts calmly, and maintaining current knowledge through meetings, training, conferences, and professional materials. Work is performed in a public building environment and outdoors, including at construction sites, and may involve adverse weather. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and to meet stated speech, hearing, vision, dexterity, and mobility requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Four years of construction experience or related professional experience.
• Idaho driver's license.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Apply technical knowledge of building trades and sound inspection methods to assess workmanship and materials and identify code deviations.
• Interpret and apply statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
• Interpret building, plumbing, and mechanical regulations and compare them with engineering drawings, plans, maps, and specifications.
• Identify construction deficiencies, code violations, and deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, homeowners, outside agencies, and the public.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and relevant program applications.
• Meet the position's speech, hearing, visual acuity, manual dexterity, mobility, flexibility, agility, strength, and physical reflex requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation; the position requires lifting 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• ICC Building Inspector certification is preferred; if not held at hire, certification is required within six months of employment.
• Associate's degree or advanced technical training in construction management or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and training that provide the necessary knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review building and construction plans and conduct on-site inspections for compliance with applicable building, zoning, and related codes.
• Advise contractors, the public, design professionals, and other interested parties about code requirements and construction techniques and practices.
• Investigate hazardous or illegal conditions.
• Document inspections, violations, reports, correspondence, and compliance efforts through county processes and programs.
• Assist other divisions with tasks such as posting signs for land-use cases, code-enforcement follow-up, and site documentation for development applications.
• Provide and model respectful, collaborative customer service and calmly resolve conflict.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and review publications and audiovisual materials to remain current in the field.
• Perform work in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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