Building Inspector - Closes 2/20/25

Position Summary:

Building Inspectors examine the construction, alteration, or repair of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, safety and zoning regulations. Building Inspectors inspect the structural quality and general safety of buildings. Building Inspectors make an initial inspection during the first phase of construction and follow up inspections throughout the construction project to monitor compliance with the regulations. Prepares written reports and maintains records of work performed. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Building Inspector.

Education and Experience:

Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in the building construction trades or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer progressively responsible experience in code enforcement. Prefer experience in the inspection of building systems. Must have experience in dealing with the public and maintain temperament during difficult situations.

Qualifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License. Must obtain ICC B1 Residential within 6 (six) months of hire and B2 Commercial Building Inspector Certification within 12 (twelve) months of hire. Must be computer literate to retrieve, update, and keep accurate details concerning construction projects, building and occupancy permits, and inspection results. Must have considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and tools of the building construction trade. Must have some knowledge of applicable ordinances and codes. Must be able to use a laptop computer to enter and update information as well as look up code and standards related to building inspections. Must possess the ability to read plans, blueprints, engineering reports and specifications, and to interpret and work from them. Must be able to answer phones, write reports, and deal with the public. Must have knowledge of human relations. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, accrued paid vacation,

and sick leave, life insurance, PERA retirement plan

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspects construction projects to ensure structural and architectural components comply with all building codes.
• Assists and verifies alternate methods of construction to meet the intent of each related code.
• Assists architects, engineers, and contractors concerning structural and architectural issues and designs.
• Review assigned construction plans and engineering calculations for structural and architectural components to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommend methods of compliance to meet the intent of each related item.
• Review all relevant building and energy codes. Provides interpretation and recommendations to ensure compliance with the intent of each code.
• Interprets and applies standards and regulations including ICC and RBC.
• Documents results of inspections.
• Effectively communicates findings to homeowners and contractors.
• Coordinates with and assists other field inspectors. Picks up extra inspections as needed.
• Explains and clarifies code-related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicates and upholds standards consistently.
• Conducts building damage assessment inspections.

Core Values:

• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Displays dependability through attendance, follow through, and completion of tasks.
• Shows teamwork by cooperating with others, exhibiting a positive attitude and communicating openly, consistently, and directly.
• Listens to others.
• Creates satisfied customers by providing exceptional customer service.
• Takes initiative and acts in a responsible manner.
• Shows flexibility within established parameters.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Must be able to drive. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Considerable time is spent in the field inspecting construction work sites, although some time is spent in the office. Inspection sites can be dirty, and cluttered with tools, materials or debris. Inspectors may have to climb ladders or many flights of stairs or crawl around in tight spaces. Inspectors must adhere to safety requirements at constructions sites such as wearing hard hats.

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

The Department is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Department prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Department will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The ADA requires the Department to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

NOTE: A Board of Commissioners independently governs the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.