Building Inspector​/Plans Examiner - Residential

WAGE: $34.11 - $35.90 DOE/DOQ

DEPARTMENT:
Building Inspection

PERSONNEL STATUS:
Full Time

BENEFITS:
Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Maternity Leave, Parental Leave

Under general guidance and direction of the building official, inspects and enforces compliance of applicable building codes and regulations for the building of residential structures in Weber County. Performs complex technical duties in the enforcement of residential construction codes through the review and approval of construction plans and documents to ensure public safety and health.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Inspects residential buildings under construction for compliance with appropriate codes. Interprets building codes as applicable within guidelines established by the building official.

Examines and approves residential building plans for construction within the county to ensure compliance with plumbing, mechanical, electrical and general building codes. Reviews specifications and structural calculations for residential building plans. Reviews residential building plans with other inspectors and plans examiners to become familiar with specific projects. Answers questions of other county departments regarding the residential building code.

Other duties as assigned.

None

Education:

High School or Vocational Diploma, GED or a graduate of a recognized Building Inspection Technology or Building Codes Training program.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in areas related to the duties listed above of which one (1) year was Residential Building Inspections and plan review or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of residential state and local building codes. Considerable knowledge of mathematics and its application to construction and engineering computations. Working knowledge of the standard practices of architecture and construction work. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of effective public relations. Professional communication skills such as correct spelling, and grammar.

Abilities:
Ability to read and accurately interpret residential building plans and specifications. Ability to professionally furnish and obtain information from other departments and organizations. Requires constant contact with the public presenting data that may influence important decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, building contractors, engineers, architects, and the general public. Communicate both verbally and in writing.

At time of hire applicant must be ICC certified as a Residential Combination Inspector and be capable of obtaining a State of Utah license as a Limited Building Inspector.

Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment and have a good driving record.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed both in field and office settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various construction sites. Hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls;

and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,…