COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II/III

County Of Elbert Co•Kiowa, CO

11d•$24 - $47

About The Position

This position enforces applicable building codes within unincorporated Elbert County and inspects residential construction for code compliance. The role enters inspection and permit data into a database and works with department staff on additional duties as they arise. Work is performed frequently in the field and includes regular reporting and office duties. The employee may act as the Chief Building Official (CBO) in the CBO’s absence.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Three to five years of experience, or equivalent, in architecture, engineering, contracting, construction supervision, or a combination of these fields.
Valid Colorado Driver's License with a clean driving record.
Thorough knowledge of modern building construction methods and practices, structural design, and building codes.
Knowledge of and experience with plan review.
Ability to detect safety hazards and violations and recommend corrective measures during field inspections.
Ability to enforce regulations firmly, consistently, tactfully, and courteously during field inspection work.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm, objective, and impartial under stressful conditions and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, and the public.
Ability to understand complex plans, blueprints, and specifications and compare them with construction in progress.
Comfort working with technology and database software.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and meet the described vision requirements.
Ability to perform frequent physical activities including driving, stair and ladder climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

I.C.C. Certified Residential Combination Inspector (R-5) certification is preferred.
Candidates who hold an I.C.C. Building Inspector (B-5) may be considered.
Experience with BluePrince is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect construction work requiring a building permit, including new buildings and additions or alterations to existing buildings, for compliance with adopted County Building Codes.
Ensure building projects proceed in accordance with plans approved with the building permit.
Read and interpret adopted codes, technical manuals, drawings, instructions, and specifications related to construction projects.
Notify contractors or builders of code violations and provide a written compliance report at the time of inspection.
Check, when needed, that required special inspections and test reports are performed and reviewed for certification and completeness.
Use computer and building/planning software to schedule inspections and record inspection results.
Follow up on re-inspection requests and take appropriate action to ensure compliance.
Evaluate existing buildings for hazardous conditions and initiate abatement on a complaint basis, as witnessed or discovered in the field and as directed.
Study technical literature and attend meetings to stay current on applicable codes and changes.
Maintain positive and productive relationships with coworkers, builders, applicants, and other inspectors.
Investigate building code and zoning violations witnessed or discovered in the field and as directed.
Maintain daily records of inspections and building code and zoning violation inspections and activities.
Maintain regular office hours, support and back up the front office, and respond promptly to calls.
Act as CBO in the CBO’s absence, when needed.