What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at Kootenai County?
Plans Examiner/Building Inspector
A variety of field and office work!
Check out our Community Development page here
APPLY ONLINE HERE
ATTACH COVER LETTER, RESUME & COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS
THE POSITION: The individual in this position reviews construction plans and performs field inspections ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and policies.
- $28.23 to $32.21 per hour depending on experience
- ICC Residential Building Inspector certifications sponsored by the employer
- Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five-year vesting, 11.96% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement.
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes full access for health plan members and dependents to a free medical clinic offering primary care appointments, medications, lab services and more!
- Full time employees earn up to 8 hours of vacation per month increasing with years of service
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
DO YOU QUALIFY?
- Do you have a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field
- OR do you have a high school diploma/GED and an associate’s degree in building Inspection, engineering, architectural drafting
- OR related field and a minimum of 2 years related experience?
- Do you possess or have the ability to possess related ICC Residential Building Inspector certifications?
- Do you have a working knowledge of:
- building, mechanical, energy, and fire codes
- state housing laws, local zoning ordinances
- health and safety codes
- construction plans, materials, methods and safety standards
- Do you possess or have the ability to possess a driver’s license and be insurable?
- Flexibility to work both in the office and in the field
- Perform inspections, review plans, record results and calculate project requirements as well as communicate with all customers and professionals involved in helping to facilitate the permit and inspection process
- Beautiful area to live and work
- Please view the Community Building page
Community Development Department (208) 446-1082
dcallahan@kcgov.us
Human Resources (208)446-1640
kchr@kcgov.us
OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 165,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate and cost of living that is below the national average and significantly less than in larger cities, it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County.
TO APPLY: Apply online at www.kcgov.us .
In order to be considered please attach cover letter, resume and copies of certifications to your online application.
Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug tests.
EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace
Salary : $28 - $32
