Building Inspector III

About the Role

Performs a variety of working-level, para-professional, and technical duties related to conducting site inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to ensure conformity with established city codes and state and international building codes.

Works under the general supervision of the Building Official and Lead Building Inspector. Provides general supervision to Building Inspector(s) while in training or on a project-by-project basis. Assists inspectors with code-related questions and interactions with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assists Lead Building Inspector in training new and current inspectors on uniform application of codes and enforcement.
• Helps mediate code enforcement issues with owners and inspectors; answers questions from other inspectors.
• Reviews and examines building plans for compliance with uniform building code regarding construction, building type, occupancy, fire protection, and lot location.
• Verifies plans conform to city ordinances; corrects errors on plans; explains ordinances and codes to homeowners and contractors.
• Determines building permit fees and issues permits for building, plumbing, electrical, sewer, water, heating, cooling, and other construction phases as required by law.
• Conducts site inspections for zoning, building setbacks, footing, foundation, framing, wiring, plumbing, ventilation, heating, and air conditioning to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances.
• Inspects sites and/or buildings for bond releases and issues final approval.
• Interprets regulations and codes to builders and property owners to assist in altering construction plans to meet established standards.
• Investigates alleged code violations; determines existence of violations and initiates proper departmental procedures; prepares certification of inspection.
• Collaborates with the Neighborhood Improvement Division and Storm Water Inspector to enforce regulations and codes.
• Participates in pre-construction conferences to coordinate involvement of contractors, special districts, city departments, and local utilities.
• Uses personal computers, mobile devices, and building inspection software to record inspection results, take photos, and communicate with applicants and contractors.
• Issues stop-work orders for unsafe construction or uninspected work.
• Wears proper safety protection for applicable job sites.

Requirements

• Licensed within the State of Utah as a Combination Inspector with certifications in both ICC Residential and Commercial.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in field inspections or six (6) years of responsible experience in construction-related trade work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Utah State Driver’s license with periodic verifications by the City.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of construction methods and materials common to commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
• Knowledge of basic engineering standards, codes, political/legal/governmental processes, building/plumbing/electrical/mechanical/energy conservation codes, modern construction practices, and blueprint reading.
• Skill in diplomacy and cooperative problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret codes accurately, analyze structures for code compliance, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, read and interpret plans/specifications, estimate materials, perform advanced mathematical calculations, and maintain effective working relationships with officials, agencies, and the public.

Bilingual ability is a plus.

Work Environment

• Tasks involve physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, sitting, and reaching.
• Frequent communication (talking, hearing, seeing) is essential.
• Mental application includes memory for details, emotional stability, and discriminating thinking.
• Frequent travel required; periodic exposure to seasonal weather extremes.