What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Combination Building / Fire Inspector position at SAFEbuilt?
Commercial Combination Building Inspector / Fire Inspector - Austin
Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers—hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Commercial Combination Building Inspector / Fire Inspector to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.
Job Requirements
More About SAFEbuilt: The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/
With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1000 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.
SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.
Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers—hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Commercial Combination Building Inspector / Fire Inspector to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.
Job Requirements
- Performs daily field inspections of residential, commercial and public facility construction projects.
- Interacts with the public and explains technical information to both technically and non-technically trained individuals.
- Reviews residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to insure compliance with applicable codes.
- Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of City, State, Federal, and Construction standards, as well as local ordinances.
- Maintains accurate records to document inspections, test results, and additional details pertaining to inspections.
- Maintains computer logs of inspection reports, entering inspection results into permitting software.
- Perform fire safety inspections of residential, commercial, industrial properties and places of assembly to determine compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances.
- Strong working knowledge of life safety and NFPA codes.
- Issue written notices requiring the abatement of fire and related health and safety code violations.
- Re-inspect to determine whether compliance has been achieved on all violations; perform fire and safety clearance inspections for new business licenses.
- Participate in disaster preparedness programs.
- Review plans for code compliance with applicable fire and building codes including, but not limited to, checking underground fire mains, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hazardous materials storage and architectural/engineering details.
- Research and review fire legislation, codes and ordinances.
- Provide technical information concerning fire code requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
- 3 yrs. experience with Interpretation of codes in the field providing code compliant solutions
- Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment
- Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast paced atmosphere
- Candidate must stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the International Building Codes.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- ICC Commercial Combination Inspector
- TCFPE Fire Inspector
- ICC Inspector certifications in multiple trades preferred
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) Plumbing Inspector License
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record
More About SAFEbuilt: The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/
With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1000 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.
SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.
