Building Inspector I, II, III

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Building Inspector I, II, III

Full-Time w/Benefits
Inspector I ($19.44-$29.20), Inspector II ($21.39-$32.20), Inspector III ($23.20-$34.61)  DOE
PAY RATE: Commensurate with Experience

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

• Visits building sites or existing buildings to perform inspections including zoning, yard location, footing, foundation, frame, wiring, plumbing, and heating to assure compliance to building codes and ordinances; conducts condemnation proceedings on unsafe structures.


• Interprets regulations and codes to builder and property owners to assist them in altering construction plans to meet established standards.


•  Investigates alleged code violations; determines whether a violation exist; informs building owner/worker of violations in building construction; serves correction notices, stop work notices as needed; works closely with county attorney in ensuring compliance with the law and observance of safety regulations;; prepares certification of the inspection; serves public nuisance notices; follows through on abatement of particular houses; examines burned buildings upon request to determine structural safety for occupancy or reuse.


• Maintains files on buildings under construction, inspection checks, work notices, soil and concrete tests, etc.; researches into particular problems; suggests solutions; follows up on written agreements between the county and building owners, developers, contractors, etc.


• Discusses proposed changes in ordinances and codes with supervisors; receives correct interpretation and passes the same onto the public as the occasion arises; provides solicited input regarding code changes


• Receives and examines building plans for compliance with uniform building code as to construction, building type, occupancy, fire protection and location of lot; verifies plans to conform to county ordinances.


• Processes building applications; determines building permit fees following established procedures for building type and size; issues permits for building, plumbing, electrical, sewer, water, heating, cooling and other construction phases as required by law.


• Makes corrections for errors on blueprints; accepts and files building permits; discusses and explains ordinances and codes to concerned homeowners and contractors; assumes authority and responsibility for plan corrections as to conformance to county ordinances and codes.


• Advises property owners, builders, contractors, architects, or developers as needed to apprise appropriate parties of concerns and potential violations; obtains facts necessary to determine proper course of actions; coordinates and monitors solutions.


• Conducts field investigations and property inspections to determine extent of violations; checks for "clear view" on corner lots, verifies business licenses, monitors sign compliance, monitors compliance with animal ordinances, monitors property use for zoning compliance; cooperates with board of health in monitoring health and safety practices of business operations; prepares various investigative reports; initiates legal proceedings where appropriate and coordinates the same with county legal staff


• Coordinates code enforcement activities with other county departments as necessary; works closely with planning staff regarding interpretations and enforcement of codes.


• Conducts regular review of codes, ordinances, and regulations; receives legal interpretations as needed to direct enforcement of compliance; makes recommendations related to practical application of codes and ordinances

QUALIFICATIONS:
BUILDING INSPECTOR I

• Graduation from high school; AND Two (2) years of responsible experience performing above related duties or in being directly involved in the building trades; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.


•  Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License.


• Must be an I.C.C. or State of Utah Certified Inspector in 1-2 areas of residential or commercial inspection, including plan review, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building, with 6 months of hire

BUILDING INSPECTOR II

• Graduation from high school, plus Two (2) years of specialized training in commercial, residential or industrial building methods and practices provided through technical college, professional workshops or university studies and Four (4) years of responsible experience performing above or related duties; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License.


• Must be an I.C.C. or State of Utah Certified Inspector in 3-6 areas of residential or commercial inspection, including plan review, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building.

BUILDING INSPECTOR III

• Graduation from high school, plus, Two (2) years of specialized training in building methods and practices related to commercial, industrial, and residential structures provided through technical college, professional workshops or university studies and Five (5) years of responsible experience performing above or related duties; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s license.


• Must be an I.C.C. or State of Utah Certified Inspector in 6-8 areas of residential or commercial inspection, including plan review, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building. Must obtain all eight (8) aforementioned building inspector certifications within one (1) year of becoming a Building Inspector III.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Building Inspector I

Building Inspector II

Building Inspector III