Building Inspector I, II, III

Applications accepted through 5/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Mountain time.

Summary

Building Inspector I: Entry level

Hiring Range: $68,035.00 - $83,908.00

Salary Range: $68,035.00 - $91,847.00

Building Inspector II:

Hiring Range: $74,838.00 - $92,299.00

Salary Range: $74,838.00 - $101,032.00

Building Inspector III:

Hiring Range: $84,271.00 - $106,741.00

Salary Range: $84,271.00 - $117,979.00

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors perform simple to complex field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial construction to ensure compliance with adopted building codes, regulations, and policies. They will communicate with all relevant stakeholders regarding approval or denial of all work performed. The incumbent will inspect new and existing structures, provide information correcting deficiencies, referencing adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The list below is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of all levels of the Building Inspector and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Inspects residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings during and after construction to ensure compliance with approved plans under the Town's adopted codes and ordinances; performs on-site inspections of structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work
• Enforces building, development, and zoning requirements; issues official enforcement documents, including but not limited to, correction notices, stop-work orders, re-inspection notices, and final approvals
• Performs detailed examination of structural components for building code compliance
• Prepares reports and written correspondence, research codes and their interpretation
• Follows assigned routes for daily inspections to ensure the most efficient use of time
• Attends meetings of professional organizations, construction conferences, staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned; maintains a thorough knowledge of the latest developments in the field
• Participates in ongoing training for personal and professional development

Level II Responsibilities (In addition to the above):

• May provide ride-a-longs to help train lower-level building inspection
• May assist in training Level I inspectors

Level III Responsibilities (In addition to the above):

• Adheres to established policies, procedures, and standards; may assist with recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, overseeing work as assigned, and submitting such records and reports as required by Town policies and procedures
• May assist with the coordination of daily inspections to ensure the most efficient use of time
• May review construction plans of commercial, industrial, and residential building projects to determine if the builder is in compliance with the approved plans
• May perform or assist with minor plan review, i.e., basements, decks, and non-structural alterations, as assigned
• Consults with owners, contractors, architects, and engineers; explains and interprets requirements and restrictions of the building codes
• Investigates complaints as they relate to Town-adopted laws, codes, and ordinances and report back to the Deputy Chief and/or Chief Building Official
• Handles questions about inspection corrections; responds to complex and sensitive building issues
• Handles questions about inspection corrections; responds to complex and sensitive building issues
• Assists the Deputy Chief Building Official with inspector training as requested
• Attends staff and professional meetings for training on customer service and updated building codes skills
• May provide a ride-along to help train less experienced building inspection staff
• May coordinate building inspection activities with other departments and outside agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Knowledge of building inspection methods and materials testing principles and practices
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations relating to residential, commercial and industrial buildings practices
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, property owners, supervisors, employees and the public
• Ability to read and comprehend Department and Firestone Town rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures
• Understands and applies scope and application of Town, county and State laws and regulations pertaining to building codes and ordinances (specifically the International Building Codes and the National Electrical Code as applicable), code enforcement, zoning, and general land use
• Knowledge of residential and commercial plans
• Skilled in proper inspection techniques to examine the quality of work and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices
• Skilled in providing professional customer service to internal and external customers
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to calculate formulas for sizing of vents, combustion air ducts, pipes, beams, joists, and rafters
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to research, prepare and analyze technical reports, including the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Skilled in the application and use of Microsoft Office Suite products

Level II/III Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (In addition to the above):

• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and national building codes (e.g., International Building Code, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy codes)
• Knowledge of zoning regulations and how they apply to construction projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain findings and code requirements to contractors, architects, and the public
• Skilled in analyzing issues, interpreting code requirements, and recommending corrective actions
• Capability to conduct fieldwork and make judgments with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

Building Inspector I:

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Two (2) years of responsible experience in the journey level trades or as a contractor in a variety of building construction activities required
• Two (2) years of municipal inspection experience is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Colorado Driver License and satisfactory driving record is required
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year from the date of employment, ICC certifications in Residential Plumbing and Building Inspection required
• Colorado licensed Journeyman Electrician and Plumber or higher preferred
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, ICC certifications in B1 or P1 preferred

Building Inspector II (In addition to the above):

Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years of responsible experience in the journey level trades or as a contractor in a variety of building construction activities required
• Three (3) years of municipal inspection experience is required
• Three (3) years of responsible experience as a licensed journey-level electrician or plumber or higher preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Colorado licensed Journeyman Electrician or Plumber or higher preferred
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, ICC certifications in Mechanical or Plumbing preferred

Building Inspector III (In addition to the above):

Education and Experience:

• Four (4) years of responsible experience in the journey level trades or as a contractor in a variety of building construction activities required; some experience as a building inspector required
• Five (5) years of progressive municipal inspection experience is required
• Three (3) years of progressive experience as a licensed journey-level electrician and/or plumber is preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, ICC certifications in Mechanical and Energy preferred

Physical Activities:

Body Movement:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, bend, stoop, or kneel. The employee may frequently be required to climb, crawl and balance. The employee must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Employees must rarely lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The employee must be physically able to operate various computers and office equipment successfully to fulfill the essential functions of this position.

Vision:
Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision.

Hearing:

Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, alarms); communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood; be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations.

Work Environment:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

At the Town of Firestone, we recognize the contributions each employee makes to assist us in achieving Town-wide goals. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical – You may choose from (3) Medical Plans under Cigna’s Open Access Plans (OAP) which includes (2) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and (1) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan
• Dental - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental
• Vision - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid vision coverage through VSP

Employer-paid supplemental benefits include:

• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 280 hours
• Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays
• Sixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• HSA Contribution to Choice Plan HDHP
• Employee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• Membership to Firestone Anytime Fitness and Carbon Valley Recreation Center
• Training and development for Certification and Licensure programs
• National and/or Statewide Association Affiliation fees
• Professional Retirement Assessment Assistance
• Flu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics

You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include:

• Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)
• Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)
• SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)
• Verizon discount program

In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Town’s practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department.

The Town of Firestone’s Affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.