Residential Home Inspector I

Nooksack Indian Tribe•Deming, WA

4h•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Home Inspector I is responsible for inspecting Tribal houses to ensure compliance with Tribal contracts, grant requirements, and state and local building codes, and to support the integrity, health, and safety of Tribal Housing. The role performs on-site inspections and verifies complaints related to housing repair and replacement assistance, including interpreting applicable ordinances and communicating required corrective actions to contractors. The inspector evaluates homes considered for repair, replacement, or demolition; prepares repair and construction specifications for bids and contracts; monitors projects through completion; and conducts final close-out inspections, including thorough inspections before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The position also documents findings, follows up on required corrections, investigates structural failures, and conducts inspections prompted by public inquiries about health and life-safety concerns. The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or GED with eight years of home inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The employee must obtain an ICC Certified Residential Home Inspector Certification within six months of hire, obtain or hold NSPIRE Inspector certification within 30 days of the start date, and obtain REAC Certified Quality Assurance Inspector certification by the second year of employment. A valid Washington State driver's license and compliance with the Tribe's insurability requirements are required. Indian Preference Policy applies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, housing, or a community development field; or a high school diploma or GED and eight years of home inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local HUD regulations and federal housing quality standards for decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
Knowledge of field inspection practices and construction stages when defects and violations are most readily observed and corrected.
Knowledge of the Uniform Building Code, including fire, life, and structural safety requirements and procedures for classification and abatement of dangerous buildings.
Knowledge of the Uniform Mechanical Code and requirements for heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
Knowledge of underground sanitary sewer and water systems, storm water systems, road construction, soils, compaction, and concrete testing.
Knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code.
Ability to enforce codes, including stopping work or building occupancy when necessary until requirements are met.
Ability to prepare clear, concise written reports and maintain, review, inspect, and enforce records, findings, documents, correspondence, and related files.
Ability to plan, supervise, and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to read and interpret building codes, plans, specifications, blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and technical drawings to verify compliance with approved documents.
Ability to detect deficiencies or deviations from approved plans and follow through to ensure timely final inspections.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, community officials, and Tribal members.
Ability to reach elevated objects and work at heights greater than ten feet to inspect installations.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with government agencies, builders, contractors, office staff, and the Tribal community.
Computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite software.
Knowledge and understanding of the Nooksack community and culture.
Pass an alcohol/drug test at hire and throughout employment.
Pass a criminal background check at hire and periodically thereafter.
Maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and meet the Tribe's insurability requirements; provide a driving abstract at hire.
Obtain and maintain ICC Certified Residential Home Inspector Certification within six months of hire.
Hold or obtain Certified National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Inspector certification within 30 days of the employment start date.
Obtain Certified Quality Assurance Inspector (REAC) certification by the second year of employment.
Distinguish the full range of the color spectrum.
Work at high elevations and in confined spaces; move debris; traverse trenches and uneven ground; and climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
Speak, read, and write in English.
Frequently use hand tools and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, and other physical exertions, including climbing ladders on housing roofs.
Lift 10 to 50 pounds as required.
Work outdoors in potentially adverse weather and related hazards, with possible exposure to building materials requiring protective clothing.

Nice To Haves

Locksmith Certification

Responsibilities

Perform on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved building codes and applicable Tribal, federal, and state housing regulations.
Verify complaints involving Tribal members receiving housing repair and replacement assistance, inspect violations, and explain applicable local, state, and federal ordinances.
Work with contractors to communicate changes to contract specifications and required corrective actions.
Inspect homes of applicants for repair, replacement, and demolition; prepare housing repair and construction specifications for bids and contracts; inspect projects throughout their duration; and conduct final close-out inspections.
Prepare reports documenting inspections and required changes.
Follow up to ensure corrective actions satisfy approval conditions.
Investigate structural failures to determine their causes.
Conduct building inspections generated by public inquiries concerning public health and life-safety issues.
Ensure inspections are scheduled, performed, and entered on time.
Complete thorough final inspections before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.