Building Inspector I or II
Company: Arapahoe County
Location: Englewood
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTIONArapahoe County's Public Works and
Development (PWD) Department is an American Public Works
Association Accredited Agency, the first County in Colorado to
obtain this status. Within PWD, we are seeking a Building Inspector
to join our team in the Building Division. We are seeking a highly
motivated individual with commitment to excellence and a desire to
serve Arapahoe County through this technical position. We offer a
competitive salary and benefits package, meaningful work, and a
flexible and supportive work environment. Some of the benefits of
working for PWD include:
- 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
- 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 1 additional floating holiday
(8 hours) per year
- 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
- Flexible work schedules available
- Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your
professional career
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan - see
benefits tab for more detailThe Building Inspector performs
technical and specialized inspections of new buildings and
remodels/repairs to existing structures to ensure compliance with
established standards and ordinances, codes, rules, and
regulations. This posting is for an inspector who will specialize
as a Structural Inspector but will also perform Electrical and
Plumbing/Mechanical inspections as operationally required. All
interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. For
recruiting purposes, this position is being posted as both a
Building Inspector I and II. Candidates will be considered for the
highest level for which they qualify. The pay range for a Building
Inspector I is $24.13 to $36.21 and for a Building Inspector II is
$30.28 to $45.41. DUTIESThe following duty statements are
illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not
include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be
required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the
duties or essential functions of the job at any time.The primary
responsibilities of the Building Inspector I and II as follows,
with the Building Inspector II performing these functions with a
higher level of independence and across multiple disciplines:
- Performs inspections of buildings to confirm that the
construction is in accordance with the submitted plans, codes, and
regulations enforced by the County; reviews submitted plans for
code compliance, reads / interprets blueprints, and inspects
construction activities to ensure it is built in a safe manner and
in accordance with the adopted codes, the plans, and
specifications.
- Provides advanced advice to construction industry professionals
concerning building modifications/corrections, prepares notices of
correction once in progress, and notifies builders and owners of
corrections.
- Reviews quality of materials and methods of construction; posts
"Stop Work" orders at construction sites where permits are absent
or work is not up to code; and maintains records of inspections and
results and posts Dangerous Building notices.
- Answers inquiries and technical questions posed by contractors,
engineers, architects, and property owners; investigates complaints
and citizen requests on construction; answers questions concerning
code interpretation or inspection techniques; assists in the
issuance, inspections, case tracking, and final resolution of
Building Violations and Stop Work notices.
- Assists in the training of new inspectors and provides ongoing
education to outside professionals within the construction
industry.REQUIREMENTSSKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of construction practices, procedures, and
materials.
- Knowledge of codes, laws, regulations, and resolutions related
to construction.
- Knowledge of proper inspection methods.
- Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and practices.
- Ability to effectively read blueprints and interpret plans and
specifications.
- Ability to prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain
accurate records.
- Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal
instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing.
- Ability to operate a computer and to learn/use new systems
related to permitting, documents, and email and communications
systems.BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES (required for all position at
ACG):AccountabilityAccessibilityInclusivityIntegrityREQUIREMENTSEDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- 5+ years of experience as a skilled craft worker is required as
a Building Inspector I. 8+ years of experience as a skilled craft
worker is required as a Building Inspector II.
- Previous inspections experience is preferred.
- Supervisory or project management experience within the
construction industry is preferred.An equivalent combination of
licenses/certifications, education, and work experience that
satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered. All
candidates are encouraged to apply who are interested in this
position and who meet the above-listed requirements or a
combination thereof. Having the "preferred" experience or
certifications is not required in order to be eligible for the
position, so please don't let that discourage you from applying.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Professional licensure as a
Journeyman Wireman or Master Electrician OR as a Journeyman or
Master Plumber issued by the State of Colorado at the time of hire
is preferred.Other relevant certifications at the time of hire are
preferred. These certifications include but are not limited to:
- Residential Building Inspector ICC B1
- Commercial Building Inspector ICC B2
- Residential Mechanical ICC M1
- Commercial Mechanical ICC M2SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
- Successful completion of pre-employment background and motor
vehicle checks is required.
- Possession of a valid Colorado Class "R" driver's license or
the ability to obtain within two (2) weeks of appointment is
required.
- The applicant selected for this position must be willing and
able to respond to after-hours calls where structures within the
County may have become compromised, typically at the request of the
local Fire Authority and/or Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. This
on-call status is assigned on a rotating basis within the
structural group. This is mandatory part of this
position.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONWORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed
outdoors on construction sites with short periods of time required
daily in a standard office environment for job scheduling and
records management. Routinely exposed to adverse weather
conditions, construction site hazards such as electrical, chemical
and fiber exposure, and hazards associated with continually driving
from one inspection site to another.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The following
are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this
position.
- Spends 25% of the time sitting and 75% of the time either
standing or walking.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 40 lbs.
- Uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 50
lbs.
- Approx. 30%-50% of time climbs, stoops, kneels, balances,
reaches, crawls and crouches while performing work duties.
- Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal
communication through automated devices, such as telephones,
radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal
interactions.
- Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the
use of automated office machinery or equipment.
- Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work
related equipment.Definitions:Occasionally: Activity exists less
than 1/3 of the time.Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and
2/3 of the time.Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the
time.Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience
technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or
attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV
technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having
difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application,
first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and
second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching)
it.
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