Combination Inspector I

About the role

This technical position involves independent on-site inspection of primarily residential building, plumbing and electrical installations to assure compliance with State and County regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect building, plumbing and electrical installations during construction; examine completed installations for use of proper materials and procedures
• Maintain records of inspections
• Check plans and specifications for installations
• Confer with a Chief Inspector on difficult enforcement problems
• Respond to electronic, telephone and in-person inquiries regarding residential building, plumbing and electrical code requirements and other departmental issues
• Drive a County vehicle to various sites throughout the County to inspect building, plumbing and electrical installations during construction and upon completion to assure the use of proper materials and procedures
• Prepare and maintain forms and reports related to inspections performed
• Access the permits tracking system and other automated data sources to research, review and verify information
• Perform building, plumbing and electrical plan reviews on commercial projects and other structures, as needed
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• High school graduation or the equivalency
• Minimum 9 years building work experience that must include either plumbing or electrical installation work experience
• Possession of the following certifications or ability to obtain, and maintain, the following certifications within six (6) months:
• ICC Residential Building Inspector – B1
• ICC Combination Residential Inspector – P1, E1 and M1

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of building, plumbing and electrical installations
• Working knowledge of the International Building Code, Plumbing Code and the National Electrical Code
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, the following certifications: ICC Combination Residential Inspector – B1 within 6 months of hire; P1, E1 and M1 within 18 months of hire
• Ability to effectively understand and interpret plans and specifications
• Ability to determine any violations of applicable codes and ordinances; to evaluate corrective actions and to approve work
• Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and the general public
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with the ability to effectively complete required paperwork

Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

Benefits

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan)
• This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

Pay

• Compensatory and/or overtime eligible
• Full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Total Compensation Package details provided in the notes section

Schedule

• Full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.