Building Inspector / Plans Examiner I - Residential

WAGE: $33.61- DOQ

DEPARTMENT: Building Inspection

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

OVERVIEW:

Under general guidance and direction of the building official, inspects and enforces compliance of applicable building codes and regulations for the building of residential structures in Weber County. Performs complex technical duties in the enforcement of residential construction codes through the review and approval of construction plans and documents to ensure public safety and health.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Inspects residential buildings under construction for compliance with appropriate codes. Interprets building codes as applicable within guidelines established by the building official.

Examines and approves residential building plans for construction within the county to ensure compliance with plumbing, mechanical, electrical and general building codes. Reviews specifications and structural calculations for residential building plans.

Reviews residential building plans with other inspectors and plans examiners to become familiar with specific projects. Answers questions of other county departments regarding the residential building code.

Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

Education: High School or Vocational Diploma, GED or a graduate of a recognized Building Inspection Technology or Building Codes Training program.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in areas related to the duties listed above of which one (1) year was Residential Building Inspections and plan review or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of residential state and local building codes; considerable knowledge of mathematics and its application to construction and engineering computations; working knowledge of the standard practices of architecture and construction work; knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of effective public relations; professional communication skills such as correct spelling, and grammar.

Abilities: Ability to read and accurately interpret residential building plans and specifications.

Ability to professionally furnish and obtain information from other departments and organizations. Requires constant contact with the public presenting data that may influence important decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, building contractors, engineers, architects, and the general public; communicate both verbally and in writing.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

At time of hire applicant must be ICC certified as a Residential Combination Inspector and be capable of obtaining a Utah State license as a Residential Combination Inspector.

Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment and have a good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed both in field and office settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and/or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.