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Draper City
Building Inspector II or III
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$66,056 / year median in Utah
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Building Inspector II or III Draper City
- 3.3 Draper, UT Job Details Full-time $26.06
- $44.
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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: Education- High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience
- Building Inspector II requires : Two years' experience inspecting construction projects or two years' experience working in the construction industry. In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, Building Inspector III requires : Five years of experience inspecting construction projects or five years' experience working in the construction industry. Licenses/Certifications
- Building Inspector II requires : Certification as a combination inspector in at least residential or commercial.
ANSI A117.1
within 12 months of hire.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
: 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
: 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 an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on site, flex schedule available.Salary range:
Building Inspector II $26.06- 43.46 per hour (starting wage up to $33.00 DOE) Building Inspector III $27.92
- $44.