Building Code Examiner - Planning & Development

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Planning & Development Department guides the city's physical development by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring the safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents and elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs to arise. The process is governed by the development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

The Planning & Development Department currently has a vacancy for a Building Code Examiner in the Inspections Division. The Building Code Examiner position reviews construction plans and inspects construction for compliance with building codes on commercial and residential projects. It also investigates complaints of nonpermitted construction, grading work, and imminent hazards on residential and commercial properties. Inspectors may also participate in interdepartmental investigations in special circumstances. Investigations include continuing inspections on compliance activities, issuing formal notices of violations or citations, and may consist of court appearances as a witness for the State.

Job Duties:

• Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers in answering questions and discussing options regarding the interpretation and application of code and construction documents.

• Performs field plan reviews, job meetings, and inspections on permitted and non-permitted jobs.

• Investigate non-permitted construction complaints/ reports on both residential and commercial projects.

• Investigates and inspects complaints of reported imminent hazards in residential and commercial projects.

• Assists customers through the plan submittal, review, and inspection process.

• Participate in interdepartmental investigations in special circumstances.

• Continuing inspections on compliance activities. Issue formal notices of violations or citations for validated, non-permitted construction.

• Makes appearances in court as a witness for the State/ City.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of ICC (International Code Council) construction codes.

• Knowledge of International Building code (IBC), International Residential construction code (IRC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and International Mechanical code (IMC).

• Ability to read and interpret Construction Plans.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees/ departments and the general public.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

SALARY

Pay Range: $33.41 to $49.36 per hour.

Hiring Range: $33.41 to $42.64 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

• Dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Employer paid long-term disability

• Free Bus/light rail pass

• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience reviewing plans, schedules, and other data to ensure proposed construction conforms to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and related regulations.

• Two years at the level of Construction Permit Specialist II.

• By the end of probation or within the first 12 months of lateral transfer, must obtain the following certifications:

• ICC Building Plans Examiner OR ICC Commercial Building Inspector

• AND Obtain ONE of the following certifications:

• ICC Electrical Plans Examiner OR IAEI Electrical Inspector, Plan Review

• ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner OR IAPMO Mechanical Plans Examiner

• IAPMO Plumbing Plans Examiner OR ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner

• ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner

• ICC Electrical Inspector OR IAEI Electrical Inspector, General

• ICC Mechanical Inspector OR IAPMO Mechanical Inspector

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• The City job description can be found here.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience using construction permit software.

• Two or more years of experience as a building inspector.

• Certification(s) from ICC, IAEI, or IAPMO is desired.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 1, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Building Code Examiner, JC:60200, ID# 53807, 04/12/24, USM, SG, Benefits:003

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