Building Inspector III

BUILDING INSPECTOR III: $32.66-$34.50

General Purpose

Performs a variety of working level, para‑professional and technical duties related to conducting site inspections on residential, commercial and industrial buildings to assure conformity with established city codes and state and international building codes.

Receives:
Works under the general supervision of the Building Official and Lead Building Inspector.

Exercised:
Provides general supervision to Building Inspectors while in training or on a project‑by‑project basis. Assists Inspectors with code‑related questions and interactions with contractors.

• Assists Lead Building Inspector to train new and current inspectors on uniform application of codes and enforcement. Helps mediate code enforcement issues with owners and inspectors. Answers questions from other inspectors.
• Receives and examines building plans for compliance with uniform building code as to construction, building type, occupancy, fire protection, and location of lot; verifies plans to conform to city ordinances; makes corrections for errors on plans; discusses and explains ordinances and codes to concerned homeowners and contractors; assumes authority and responsibility for plan corrections as to conformance to city ordinances and codes.
• Determines building permit fees following established procedures for building type and size; issues permits for building, plumbing, electrical, sewer, water, heating, cooling and other construction phases as required by law.
• Visits building sites or existing buildings to perform inspections including zoning, building setbacks, footing, foundation, framing, wiring, plumbing, ventilation, heating, and air conditioning to assure compliance to building codes and ordinances; inspects sites and/or buildings for bond releases and issues final approval.
• Interprets regulations and codes to builders and property owners to assist them in altering construction plans to meet established standards.
• Investigates alleged code violations; determines whether violations exist; and if so initiates proper departmental procedures to report the findings; prepares certification of the inspection. Works with the Neighborhood Improvement Division and Strom Water Inspector to help enforce regulations and codes.
• Participates in pre‑construction conferences as needed to coordinate involvement of local contractors, special districts, city departments and local utilities.
• Operates personal computer and various software applications to develop documents, charts, graphics, plan specifications and related materials. Uses mobile devices and building inspection software to record inspection results, take photos of job sites, and send results to applicants and contractors.
• Issues stop‑work orders on construction deemed unsafe or construction that has not been inspected.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Education and Experience: Graduation from high school and minimum four (4) years’ experience in field inspections, or six (6) years of responsible experience in construction‑related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of construction methods and materials common to commercial, industrial and residential projects; basic engineering standards and codes; political, legal and governmental processes affecting building programs and project management; building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy conservation codes; modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment; basic drafting techniques, blueprints and related specifications; interpersonal communication skills; diplomacy and cooperative problem solving;
  
  ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively; analyze permanent structures to determine conformity; communicate verbally and in writing; read and interpret plans and specifications; visualize completed projects; estimate quantity of materials; perform advanced mathematical calculations; develop and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.

• Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s license.
• Must be I.C.C. Combination Residential and Commercial Certified.

Tasks require a variety of physical activities not generally involving muscular strain. Physical activity and demands are frequent and include walking, standing, stooping, climbing, sitting, and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing or other effective communication is essential to job performance. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking common to most job functions. Frequent travel is required in the course of performing portions of the job functions and periodic exposure to seasonal weather extremes.