Construction Inspector Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of advanced technical duties to assure compliance with county building and zoning codes.

Works under the general guidance, direction and instruction of the Building Official or Department Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assures county-wide compliance with the adopted building codes and ordinances of the jurisdiction and related regulations and standards.
• Deals with the public and industry professions, relating notices, orders, code requirements and provides general education in departmental and code issues and procedures.
• Performs inspections within the scope of State licensure to assure that construction or existing and proposed structures and uses conform to the codes and ordinances of the County and State, and services notices, orders, and reports. Perform and review engineering calculations necessary for determining loads and stresses in accordance with specific code criteria.
• Makes determinations of application and interpretations of codes, ordinances, regulations and standards in consultation with the Building Official.
• Performs advanced analyses of permit applications and construction projects.
• Helps resolve escalated complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Helps to resolve escalated customer service issues.
• Pursues education as directed and permitted by the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional for III:

• Determines permit fees following established procedures; maintains and creates file associated with permits, plan review, inspection, violations, notices and orders, testing, time tracking and associated items.
• Issues notices, orders, reports, corrections and institutes appropriate actions. Oversees and conducts inspections, investigations and plan reviews.
• Provides direct supervision to Special Inspectors, Contract Building Inspectors, Building Inspector II and review their inspection reports for accuracy and compliance. Administers divisional procedures and policies as delegated.
• Helps resolve escalated complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Helps to resolve escalated customer service issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to detect hazards and violations and detail compliance with Codes during plan review and field inspection work; Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality in field inspection work.
• Working knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes; working knowledge of modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment; working knowledge of drafting and blueprint reading.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; Basic knowledge of engineering mathematics including algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry.
• Ability to apply codes accurately and effectively; ability to read and analyze drawings and specifying and integrate geological, structural, environmental, economic, historical, geographical and social considerations and impacts into the analyses.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret plans and specifications of any complexity, and to compare them with construction in progress.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees, other departments, architects, engineers, contractors, building inspectors, builders and the general public.
• Ability to practice effective public relations and develop professional working relationships.
• Ability to use effective verbal and written communicating skills; Ability to perform tasks independently and be self-motivating.
• Possess basic computer skills such as personal computers and components; laser printer, file server and components, peripherals, network hardware, and various hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) 10-key calculator; telephone; copy machine; fax machine; digitizer; global positioning system and vehicle.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Building Inspector I - Grade I $28.31

• Experience related to some aspect of building construction inspection; and, Utah State building Inspector Licensure as an inspector classification which allows for inspection of two aspects of residential or commercial construction. Ability to obtain all four residential Inspector Licensure within 6 months and all four commercial inspector licensure within one year.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Building Inspector II - Grade K $34.25

• Two (2) years of experience related to some aspect of building construction inspection; and, Utah State building Inspector Licensure as an inspector classification which allows for inspection of all aspect of residential and commercial construction (4-way residential and commercial).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Building Inspector III - Grade M $40.69

• Four (4) years of experience related to some aspect of building construction inspection; and, Utah State building Inspector Licensure as an inspector classification which allows for inspection of all aspect of residential and commercial construction (4-way residential and commercial). An equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Utah motor vehicle driver's license.
• Must possess a Utah State Building Inspector License in a classification that allows inspection of any and all regulated construction and be certified in the four national codes adopted by the State and County.
• II & III must hold certification as a plans examiner or be able to attain plans examiner licensure upon requirement by the State.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a controlled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Work is performed for sustained periods outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather; and work may expose incumbent to possible bodily injury when conducting field work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to sit, talk and hear, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel; Hand dexterity is required for computer and equipment use.
• Required to do field work involving operating equipment, off-road vehicle and walking.
• May be required to exert physical effort, including frequent lifting of up to ten pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

STANDARD PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Thoroughness, planning and organization, neatness and accuracy.
• Learning and knowing all phases of the job; recognizing and solving routine problems; knowing the office policies, systems and services.
• Compared to other employees, maintaining a competent volume of work in addition to regular tasks, and also a competent speed of work.
• Being able to perform new duties, adjust to new situations, and control of self under pressure.
• Being resourceful; volunteering suggestions for improvement of work; being self-starting; seeking new tasks; taking responsibility.
• Making decisions; studying and considering all facts; using common sense.
• Cooperating with supervisors and peers; accepting constructive criticism; seeking self-betterment through education and other means.
• Being friendly, helpful and showing self-control.
• Being punctual in attendance.
• Being professional in dress and manner; showing good housekeeping of the general work area.

**Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.**