Building Inspector II

JOB SUMMARY

The Building Inspector II performs building inspections on new and existing structures to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and relevant laws. The employee also reviews plans and specifications submitted for building permits for compliance to applicable codes, ordinances, and relevant laws. The Building Inspector may also perform stormwater inspections as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

• Five (5) years of experience in building inspection, reading and interpreting blueprints, stormwater inspection and/or an equivalent combination of related education and experience or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job description.
• Special Requirements:
• Must possess a valid and unencumbered Utah driver license.
• Must complete safe driver training before operating District vehicles.
• Must possess ICC certifications in building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical for both residential and commercial code.
• Must possess a valid state combination inspector license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspects industrial, commercial, residential, and detached buildings during all phases of construction and/or remodeling to ensure compliance with State adopted International Codes and local ordinances.
• Provides technical support and guidance to contractors, architects, engineers and homeowners to answer questions and provide information about the application, inspection and correction process.
• Attend pre-construction meetings, on-site progress meetings, project acceptance meetings to communicate requirements with developers and contractors through all phases of work.
• Inspect existing buildings for change of use or occupancy to ensure compliance with the adopted State Codes and local ordinances.
• Maintains records of inspections and inputs results and keeps a daily work record, using standard inspection forms and/or computer programs.
• Documents inspection results to verify inspection progress and completion.
• Prepares, issues, and tracks necessary violation orders and notices needed to ensure compliance with adopted State Codes and local ordinances.
• Performs on-site drainage, erosion, grading, and sediment control inspections on common residential or commercial land development projects, capital improvement projects and other related construction activities in accordance with small MS4 Permit requirements.
• Conducts construction site inspections for compliance with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) provisions; creates and maintains reports and records of inspections.
• Perform business license inspections including interpretations of existing non-complying conditions and situations; make decisions as to required actions and corrections and issues notices on violations.
• Inspects buildings on a complaint basis or after fires or natural disasters to determine if a dangerous condition exists; Works with owner to correct code deficiency, ensures that all requests for inspections regarding complaints are appropriately completed and followed through.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information, contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Interact daily and coordinate with other employees to discuss everyday operating situations and schedules.
• Frequently collaborate and work closely with external agencies, service providers, and technology resource providers.
• Interacts with customers to communicate and respond to their concerns.
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of:
• Building permit and plan processing procedures.
• Construction terminology.
• State building, fire, life and safety codes.
• Principles and interpretation of the ICC Residential Code, ICC Building Code, lCC Existing Building Code, ICC Energy Code, ICC Plumbing, ICC Mechanical, National Electrical Code and Wildland Urban Interface Code.
• Advanced information dissemination techniques and methods.
• Project Management.
• Working knowledge of MSD Policies and Procedures.
• Skills and Abilities to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, managers, employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Congduct residential and commercial plan reviews; comprehend and apply technical information.
• Organize and present information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Use personal computers and related software applications, such as spreadsheets, database programs, project management software and office automation.
• Work under pressure with interruptions and challenging deadlines.
• Work with minimal supervision and support and mentor other team members.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires work in a wide variation of conditions, from a typical office setting to field work.
• Must be able to attend evening meetings and some weekend events if needed.
• Intermittent exposure to stress because of human behavior.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to feel objects attributes, sit for long periods of time, talk, hear, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, and use repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus quickly.