Combination Building Inspector

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**Mohave County Development Services is currently creating an applicant

pool for current and future vacancies in the Building Division.**

**Depending on qualifications, may fill position as:**\

[**Combination Building Inspector

I**]("_blank"

rel="noopener"}**Range 17, Steps 1-15: \$24.90 - \$37.04\

[Combination Building Inspector

II]("_blank"

rel="noopener"}Range 19, Steps 1-15: \$27.46 -\$40.63\

[Combination Building Inspector

Senior]("_blank"

rel="noopener"}Range 21, Steps 1-15: \$30.27 - \$44.59**\

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**To review specific job qualifications and details, please click on the

appropriate link(s) above.**\

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Below is the job functions for Combination Building Inspector I;\

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Performs entry level work involved in assuring the compliance of new

construction and alterations to existing structures with the building,

electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, onsite wastewater systems and

adherence to approved plans and specifications for the Building Division

of the Development Services Department. This class functions as the

entry level to the Combination Building Inspector series. This class

will be used to under-fill an established Combination Building Inspector

Senior position in the trainee capacity until such time as the incumbent

meets the higher minimum qualifications, performance standards and the

appointing authority recommends promotion.\

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**REPORTS TO:**\

Initial on-the-job training is performed under immediate supervision of

a higher level of authority; however, as skill and experience are gained

in fulfilling routine duties, increasingly independent action and

decisions in accordance with established procedures may be authorized.\

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**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**\

None.

Essential Job Functions

- Inspects new construction at various phases of completion to ensure

compliance with the various codes and approved plans and

specifications.

- Ensures compliance to codes and approved plans and specifications

through inspection of single and multi-family residential,

commercial and industrial buildings, alterations to existing

structures, including remodeling, room additions, patio covers,

etc., and inspects swimming pools, spas, propane heaters, gas lines,

retaining walls, electric service and manufactured homes.

- Reviews construction and site plans to ensure that work is being

done according to approved plans and ensures code compliance.

- Discusses changes with contractors and may authorize some code

compliance alternatives.

- Issues approvals or rejections at each of the inspection phases.

- Issues correction notices for non-compliance to codes and deviations

from approved plans and specifications. Issues notices for work

being done without the necessary permits.

- Meets with contractors, homeowners, and others to discuss

deficiencies and possible corrections and respond to inquiries of

building inspection activities and code compliance.

- Investigates complaints and notifies higher level of authority of

the results of the investigation to determine outcome of complaint.

- Maintains awareness of new and revised codes and construction

methods and materials.

- Conducts fire damage inspections, dangerous buildings inspections,

damage inspections following emergencies or disasters per FEMA

requirements, and inspections of buildings being moved.

- Ma ntains records of inspections conducted, notices issued and

updates permit records.

- Follows up on code violations to verify compliance.

- Investigates complaints and discusses problems with homeowners,

contractors and others.

- Contacts utility companies with approvals so that utilities may be

connected.

**SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS**

- Performs related work as required.

- Performs special assignments as requested.

- Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in

accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.