Building Inspector I or II

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Chief Building Official, performs technical and administrative work including the responsibility for on‑site inspections, review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with city adopted construction codes. This position ensures that all construction within the city complies with all construction codes as amended and adopted by the State of Utah and Draper City, and other applicable city, state and federal requirements related to construction.

• Inspects construction for code compliance.
• Reviews plans for code compliance.
• Participates in office operations.
• Investigates complaints.
• Attends meetings as directed by the Chief Building Official.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education – High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience – Related experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications
  • Valid Utah Driver’s License.
  • Licensure by the State of Utah to perform inspections of construction projects.
  • At least one certification out of the IRC (International Residential Code) or IBC (International Building Code) with a steady goal of and the accumulation of all needed certifications for combination inspector in either residential or commercial obtained within 18 months from the date of hire.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, Building Inspector II requires:

• Experience – Two years’ experience inspecting construction projects or two years’ experience working in the construction industry.
• Licenses/Certifications – Certification as a combination inspector in at least residential or commercial.

• Knowledge of
  • International Residential Code or International Building Code in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical
  • The principles of construction and basic planning principles
  • ANSI A117.1 for Accessibility
• Skill with
  • Reading blueprints and verifying compliance with construction codes as amended and adopted by the State of Utah and Draper City, and general construction practices and city adopted codes
  • Conducting residential or commercial and industrial inspections
• Ability to
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with city staff and customers.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports
  • Apply word processing and other personal computer applications
  • Work effectively in an occasionally, stressful environment.
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with other city staff and representatives of other organizations to accomplish shared and multi‑disciplinary tasks
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, contractors, developers, and the public
  • Meet expected deadlines and attain measurable results

Position requires working outdoors. Tasks require a variety of physical activities. Regularly required to talk, hear, see, walk, sit, stand, reach, use hands/finger to feel, handle, and grip, climb or balance and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. May be confined to small spaces to perform work.

Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. (Performance of duties may require working in varied weather conditions such as extreme cold or hot conditions.) Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and dusty or greasy conditions. Frequent exposure to high levels of noise. Operate equipment and drive vehicles. Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (Position will be required to use a vehicle to drive to addresses and locations throughout Draper City.)

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job‑related tasks and duties that…