What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at Heber City?
Building Inspector I, II, or III
Heber City is seeking one Building Inspector for either a level I, II, or III. Depending on experience and ICC Certifications, this position performs inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects to ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning laws, safety standards, and other regulations. This position involves inspecting buildings, structures, and systems for conformity to approved plans, permits, and codes to maintain safety and structural soundness.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Building Inspector I and II work under the supervision of a Senior Building Inspector or Building Official and either assists or completes complex structural projects in new and/or remodeled construction.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Depending on the experience and certification level, less senior building inspectors may be supervised.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Visits building sites or existing buildings to perform inspections, including zoning, yard location, footing, foundation, frame, wiring, plumbing, and heating, to assure compliance with building codes and ordinances.
Interprets regulations and codes to builders and property owners to assist them in altering construction plans to meet established standards.
Investigate alleged code violations, determine whether a violation exists, inform the building owner/worker of violations in building construction, serve correction notices, prepare inspection certification, and examine burned buildings upon request to determine structural safety for occupancy or reuse.
Maintains files inspection checks, work notices, soil, and concrete tests, etc.; researches particular problems; suggests solutions; follows up on written agreements between the city 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; reviews and studies uniform codes to stay abreast of changes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Building Inspector I. pay range: $29.14-$38.37
Graduation from high school or equivalent;
AND
Two (2) years of responsible experience in the building trades;
OR
1. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of construction methods and materials common to commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects; basic engineering standards and codes; political, legal, and governmental processes affecting various building programs and project management; building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy conservation codes; modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment; basic drafting techniques, blueprints and related specifications; interpersonal communication skills.
Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem-solving.
Ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively; analyze permanent structures to determine conformity of established projects in planning stages and estimate the end results; estimate quantity of materials accurately; perform advanced mathematical calculations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.
Building Inspector II. pay range: $37.93-$49.94
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent;
AND
At least four (4) years of responsible experience in the building trades;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of construction methods and materials common to commercial, industrial and residential construction projects; basic engineering standards and codes; political, legal and governmental processes affecting various building programs and project management; building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy conservation codes; modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment; basic drafting techniques, blue prints and related specifications; interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of principles of supervision.
Considerable skill in the art of conflict resolution and cooperative problem-solving.
Ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively; analyze permanent structures to determine conformity of established projects in planning stages and estimate the end results; estimate quantity of materials accurately; perform advanced mathematical calculations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid Utah Drivers license.
Must be an ICC Certified as a Combination Inspector (all four (4) areas of inspection for both residential and commercial.)
Must possess Utah Combination Inspector License.
Building Inspector III. pay range: $44.42-$58.49
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent;
AND
- Six (6) years of responsible experience in the building trades;
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of construction methods and materials common to commercial, industrial and residential construction projects; basic engineering standards and codes; political, legal and governmental processes affecting various building programs and project management; building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy conservation codes; modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment; basic drafting techniques, blue prints and related specifications; interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of principles of supervision.
Considerable skills in communication, conflict resolution, and cooperative problem-solving.
- Work Environment:
Tasks require a variety of physical activities not generally involving muscular strain. Physical activity and demands are frequently related to walking, standing, stooping, climbing, sitting, and reaching. Talking, hearing, and seeing or other effective communication is essential to job performance. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, and discriminating thinking common to most job functions. Frequent travel is required in the course of performing portions of job functions.
Successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug screening is contingent on employment.
Salary : $29 - $58
