Building Inspector I​/II​/III

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The mission of the Planning and Building Department is to guide land use and development consistent with the General Plan, Building Codes, and related regulations, by providing accurate, timely, and courteous professional and technical services to our customers, to maintain the County's unique quality of life, protect public safety and the environment and to promote economic vitality for current and future generations.

Under immediate or general supervision, perform skilled building and related health and safety inspection work in the interpretation and enforcement of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related codes and regulations related to new building construction, remodeling, repair, and use; performs professional work in checking plans, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and other submittal documents for compliance with federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations;

ensures conformance with approved plans, specifications, standards, permits, licensing, and safety standards; assists contractors, design professionals, and the public regarding construction code requirements; and performs related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct field inspections for residential permits, such as single family dwellings, additions, and remodels for compliance to building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other related codes and regulations.
• Interpret codes and regulations.
• Intake permit applications, calculate and collect fees, and issue permits.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, and other written material related to permits and inspections.
• Conduct field inspections for non-residential and industrial permits, such as shell buildings, and tenant improvements for compliance to building, electrical, mechanical plumbing, and other related codes and regulations; inspect construction framing, foundations, grading, and for erosion control on new construction and alterations to verify code compliance.
• Inspect setbacks from property lines and boundary determinations to ensure compliance with approved plans, construction codes, and zoning ordinances.
• Conduct disaster inspections (fire, flood, accident, etc.) to ensure public safety.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance to accessibility requirements.
• Review and approve plans for basic residential and non-residential permit applications.
• Review and approve residential building plans for compliance with requirements of national, state, and local codes and ordinances relative to building structure, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety, and energy.

• $325/year boot allowance
• Up to $250 per month for possession of Building Inspector Certificates depending on position
• Full-time employees in classifications in the Trades and Crafts bargaining unit can select an individual or family Health Plan with $0.00 in insurance premium cost to the employee.

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