Combination Inspector I​/II

Toperformavarietyoftechnicalinspectionworktoenforcecompliancewith International Code Council (ICC) buildingcodesand

National Electrical Code (NEC),regulations,and ordinances.

Thispositionreportstothe Combination Inspector/Supervisor.

The anticipated starting salary for this role is $29.131/hour. The full salary range is $29.131/hour - $47.462/hour.

• Conduct small to mid-sized inspection types and support duties with a high degree of support, supervision, direction, and guidance.
• Perform small or basic inspections such as residential based projects to include water heater, furnace, A/C, footings, foundations, and sheathing, roofing, and lath type inspections.
• Perform mid-sized inspections to include tenant finish, rough-in installations, remodeling, renovations, and additions.
• Inspect industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction and/or remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; make determinations regarding approval or disapproval of work being conducted.
• Inspect existing buildings for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable ICC codes and ordinances.
• Inspect the demolition and removal of structures in the county.
• Respond to emergency call out situations to inspect buildings after fire or other catastrophic events; evaluate structural stability; determine if building is habitable and write up reports.
• Inspect foundation, concrete, steel masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating, and installations that contain a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements. Conduct mobile home installation inspections.
• Issue "Notices to Comply" on violations; issue "Stop Work" orders on work that has been completed without a permit or that is in violation of the established codes; maintain records of historical facts for possible legal actions.
• Perform inspection activities with other county departments and outside agencies as required.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements, procedures, and restrictions; perform field inspections.
• Research problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction, and code compliance.
• Explain laws, ordinances, and code provisions to contractors, property owners, and the public. Advise homeowners, architects, designers, contractors, and developers on code and design requirements.
• Provide information to designer to assist in correcting deficiencies in construction; develop citizen assistance/code related handouts and information.
• Resolve and respond to complex and sensitive customer service issues either in person, by telephone, or in writing.
• Maintain log of inspection activities performed regarding the findings of daily inspections.
• Perform searches of legal records for names of property owners not in compliance with construction regulations.
• Review plans in the field to determine conformity to building and zoning codes.
• Testify in court as an expert witness, as needed.
• Support the front counter, approve the issuance of building permits, and verify valuations based on the level of work being completed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Understand and implement building related codes and ordinances enforced by the County, including the International Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy Conservation codes, and Zoning codes.
• Knowledge of and the ability to learn and keep abreast of existing, revised, and new state and local codes and ordinances and professional developments within the field.
• The ability to research codes and ordinances as assigned and trends within the field.
• Apply accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Apply basic principles of structural design and engineering mathematics; make mathematical calculations accurately and rapidly.
• Apply knowledge of major types of building construction, materials, and methods used on inspections.
• Apply complex principles and techniques of building inspection…