Job Description
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Open Until Filled
Building Inspector I, II, III
Full-Time w/Benefits
Inspector I ($19.44-$29.20), Inspector II ($21.39-$32.20), Inspector III ($23.20-$34.61) DOE
PAY RATE: Commensurate with Experience
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
- Visits building sites or existing buildings to perform inspections including zoning, yard location, footing, foundation, frame, wiring,
plumbing, and heating to assure compliance to building codes and ordinances; conducts condemnation proceedings on unsafe
structures. - Interprets regulations and codes to builder and property owners to assist them in altering construction plans to meet established
standards. - Investigates alleged code violations; determines whether a violation exist; informs building owner/worker of violations in building
construction; serves correction notices, stop work notices as needed; works closely with county attorney in ensuring compliance
with the law and observance of safety regulations;; prepares certification of the inspection; serves public nuisance notices; follows
through on abatement of particular houses; examines burned buildings upon request to determine structural safety for occupancy
or reuse. - Maintains files on buildings under construction, inspection checks, work notices, soil and concrete tests, etc.; researches into
particular problems; suggests solutions; follows up on written agreements between the county and building owners, developers,
contractors, etc. - Discusses proposed changes in ordinances and codes with supervisors; receives correct interpretation and passes the same onto
the public as the occasion arises; provides solicited input regarding code changes - Receives and examines building plans for compliance with uniform building code as to construction, building type, occupancy, fire
protection and location of lot; verifies plans to conform to county ordinances. - Processes building applications; determines building permit fees following established procedures for building type and size;
issues permits for building, plumbing, electrical, sewer, water, heating, cooling and other construction phases as required by law. - Makes corrections for errors on blueprints; accepts and files building permits; discusses and explains ordinances and codes to
concerned homeowners and contractors; assumes authority and responsibility for plan corrections as to conformance to county
ordinances and codes. - Advises property owners, builders, contractors, architects, or developers as needed to apprise appropriate parties of concerns and
potential violations; obtains facts necessary to determine proper course of actions; coordinates and monitors solutions. - Conducts field investigations and property inspections to determine extent of violations; checks for "clear view" on corner lots,
verifies business licenses, monitors sign compliance, monitors compliance with animal ordinances, monitors property use for
zoning compliance; cooperates with board of health in monitoring health and safety practices of business operations; prepares
various investigative reports; initiates legal proceedings where appropriate and coordinates the same with county legal staff - Coordinates code enforcement activities with other county departments as necessary; works closely with planning staff regarding
interpretations and enforcement of codes. - Conducts regular review of codes, ordinances, and regulations; receives legal interpretations as needed to direct enforcement of
compliance; makes recommendations related to practical application of codes and ordinances
QUALIFICATIONS:
BUILDING INSPECTOR I
- Graduation from high school; AND Two (2) years of responsible experience performing above related duties or in being directly
involved in the building trades; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License.
- Must be an I.C.C. or State of Utah Certified Inspector in 1-2 areas of residential or commercial inspection, including plan review,
plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building, with 6 months of hire
BUILDING INSPECTOR II
- Graduation from high school, plus Two (2) years of specialized training in commercial, residential or industrial building methods
and practices provided through technical college, professional workshops or university studies and Four (4) years of responsible
experience performing above or related duties; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License.
- Must be an I.C.C. or State of Utah Certified Inspector in 3-6 areas of residential or commercial inspection, including plan review,
plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building.
BUILDING INSPECTOR III
- Graduation from high school, plus, Two (2) years of specialized training in building methods and practices related to commercial,
industrial and residential structures provided through technical college, professional workshops or university studies and Five (5)
years of responsible experience performing above or related duties; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s license.
- Must be an I.C.C. or State of Utah Certified Inspector in 6-8 areas of residential or commercial inspection, including plan review,
plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building. Must obtain all eight (8) aforementioned Building Inspector certifications within
one (1) year of becoming a
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER