Building Inspector, Combination

Description

Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting department is seeking to hire aBuilding Inspector, Combination. The Building Inspector, Combination position is a mid-level classification. The Combination Building Inspector performs technical inspection duties, to include building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances.

This is afull-time, benefited position that will workMonday through Thursday 7am to 5:30pm - This schedule has the option for some flexibility. This position will work out of the Courthouse Annex at 2045 13th Street inBoulder,CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position isnon-exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees toresidein the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $68,976.00 - $84,138.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of June 30th

• First Round Interviews: Week of June 30th

• Language Proficiency Test: Week of July 7th

• Reference Check: Week of July 7th

New employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.Boulder County offersbountiful benefits,including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visitstudentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Inspect commercial and residential buildings under construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, as well as local ordinances.
• Conduct annual and bi-annual inspections for marijuana, liquor, vacation rental, and short-term rental licenses.
• Review building construction plans, associated documents and manuals to ensure compliance with relevant codes and ordinances, identifying discrepancies between plans and actual construction.
• Provide written and verbal guidance to builders, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding corrections, discrepancies, inquiries, and compliance with building codes and ordinances.
• Stay updated on new, revised, and existing building codes and ordinances.
• Recommend modifications to County officials regarding codes and ordinances.
• Conduct initial intake and review of engineer letters related to soils, footings, foundations, structural framing, insulation/HERS, fire suppression systems, and sanitary provisions for code compliance.
• Communicate necessary adjustments to construction plans to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Train and provide general direction to new team members.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications andwill not bereviewed in theinitialscreening process.Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and areforwardedto the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking forwell qualifiedcandidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in building trades, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional related education may count toward required experience

DRIVER'S LICENSE&RELIABLEVEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's licenseand a cleandriving record

• For more informationregardinga clean driving record, please clickhere.

BACKGROUND CHECK& FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing abackground investigationwith fingerprinting

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification: Preferred qualification includes a State of Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician's license, or eligibility to obtain a State Commercial and Residential Electrical Inspector License under CRS 12-23-115.\
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive understanding of modern building construction methods and practices, and relevant building and electrical codes and ordinances.
• Ability to identify hazards and violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, and specifications, and comparing them to ongoing construction.
• Capability to achieve ICBO certifications in Uniform Building, Mechanical, Plumbing Codes, and National Electrical Code.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with colleagues and the public

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employeeson the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.