Building Inspector I, II, III

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Chief Building Official, performs technical and administrative work including the responsibility for on-site inspections, review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with city adopted construction codes. This position ensures that all construction within the city complies with all of construction codes as amended and adopted by the State of Utah and Draper City, and other applicable city, state and federal requirements related to construction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects construction for code compliance.
• Reviews plans for code compliance.
• Participates in office operations.
• Investigates complaints.
• Attends meetings as directed by the Chief Building Official.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience – Related experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications –
  • Valid Utah Driver’s License.
  • Licensure by the State of Utah to perform inspections of construction projects.
  • At least one certification out of the IRC (International Residential Code) with a steady goal of and the accumulation of all needed certifications for combination inspector in either residential or commercial obtained within 18 months from date of hire. Experience in construction may be considered in lieu of one certification with the ability to obtain combination inspector in either residential or commercial within 18 months from date of hire. 

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, Building Inspector II requires:

• Experience – Two years’ experience inspecting construction projects or two years’ experience working in the construction industry.
• Licenses/Certifications – Certification as a combination inspector in at least residential or commercial.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, Building Inspector III requires:

• Experience – Five years of experience inspecting construction projects or five years’ experience working in the construction industry.
• Licenses/Certifications – Certification as a combination inspector in both residential and commercial in all of the four ICC areas: building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. Obtain Accessibility Plans Examiner certification in ANSI A117.1 within 12 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of –
  • International Residential Code in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical
  • The principles of construction and basic planning principles
  • Building Inspector II and III: ANSI A117.1 for Accessibility
• Skill with –
  • Reading blueprints and verifying compliance with construction codes as amended and adopted by the State of Utah and Draper City, and general construction practices and city adopted codes
  • Conducting residential, commercial, and industrial inspections
• Ability to –
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with city staff and customers.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports
  • Apply word processing and other personal computer applications
  • Work effectively in an occasionally, stressful environment.
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with other city staff and representatives of other organizations to accomplish shared and multi-disciplinary tasks
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, contractors, developers, and the public
  • Meet expected deadlines and attain measurable results

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Typical office setting with comfortable climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Position requires working outdoors. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding and traverse construction sites and buildings in varying stages of construction in all types of weather conditions. May be subjected to extremely stressful conditions associated with enforcing compliance with adopted construction codes and ordinances. Considerable exposure to stress related to time deadlines. Must drive a motor vehicle. (Position will be required to use a vehicle to drive to addresses and locations throughout Draper City.)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

 Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on site, flex schedule available.

• Salary range:

• • Building Inspector I $23.09 - $36.88 per hour (Starting wage up to $30.00 DOE)
  • Building Inspector II $25.38 - $40.53 (Starting wage up to $33.00 DOE)
  • Building Inspector III $27.92 - $44.60 (Starting wage up to $36.00 DOE)

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to 3K per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in to Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement after new hire probation

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.