Building Inspector I or II

Draper City • Draper, UT

2d • $24 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Building Official, performs technical and administrative work including the responsibility for on-site inspections, review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with city adopted construction codes. This position ensures that all construction within the city complies with all construction codes as amended and adopted by the State of Utah and Draper City, and other applicable city, state and federal requirements related to construction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License.
• Licensure by the State of Utah to perform inspections of construction projects.
• At least one certification out of the IRC (International Residential Code) or IBC (International Building Code) with a steady goal of and the accumulation of all needed certifications for combination inspector in either residential or commercial obtained within 18 months from the date of hire.
• Knowledge of International Residential Code or International Building Code in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical
• Knowledge of the principles of construction and basic planning principles
• Skill with reading blueprints and verifying compliance with construction codes as amended and adopted by the State of Utah and Draper City, and general construction practices and city adopted codes
• Skill with conducting residential or commercial and industrial inspections
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with city staff and customers.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to apply word processing and other personal computer applications
• Ability to work effectively in an occasionally, stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with other city staff and representatives of other organizations to accomplish shared and multi-disciplinary tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, contractors, developers, and the public
• Ability to meet expected deadlines and attain measurable results

Nice To Haves

• Related experience preferred.
• Building Inspector II: ANSI A117.1 for Accessibility
• Building Inspector II: Two years’ experience inspecting construction projects or two years’ experience working in the construction industry.
• Building Inspector II: Certification as a combination inspector in at least residential or commercial.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction for code compliance.
• Reviews plans for code compliance.
• Participates in office operations.
• Investigates complaints.
• Attends meetings as directed by the Chief Building Official.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to $3,400 per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in to Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement after new hire probation

What This Job Offers

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