Cert. Building Inspector I, II, III

City of Provo • Provo, UT

5d • $27 - $45

About The Position

Provo City is seeking a Certified Building Inspector I, II, or III to perform field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure compliance with building codes and City ordinances. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in providing these services to Provo residents are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required at all levels.
• Level I Utah Limited Building Inspector License.
• Level II Utah Limited Building Inspector License with ICC certification as either a residential combination inspector, commercial combination inspector, or plans examiner.
• Level III Utah Limited Building Inspector License with ICC certification as a full Combination Building Inspector or ICC certification as a plans examiner and certification as either a residential combination inspector or a commercial combination inspector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard building inspections duties including examination of residential plans and/or responding to questions of the public.
• Process building permits, subdivision plans, house-moving applications, and demolition permits.
• Prepare records, applications, reports, and correspondence related to conformance or field inspection problems.
• Perform code research.
• Conduct field inspections of new and remodeled residential structures for code compliance, safety, and proper installation and use of materials.
• Consult with contractors, owners, engineers, architects, and others and explain discrepancies or shortcomings of project.
• Issue correction lists and orders to comply.
• Assist in resolving disputes and may recommend construction be stopped until compliance is achieved.
• Maintain records and prepare reports of activities and violations.
• Assist in preparing cases for legal action.
• Assist others as needed and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market.
• Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees