Building Inspector 12-02-06
Department: Community Development Salary
Range: $40,650 - $45,731 DOE
Reports to: Community Development Director
Supervises: None
Position Summary
Inspects residential and
commercial construction activities, individual
property sites, and business activity uses for
the City of St. George. Inspects buildings and
properties in the City for adherence to one or
more City building, housing, or zoning codes.
Essential Functions
(Essential
functions, as defined under the Americans with
Disabilities Act, may include the following
tasks, knowledge, skills, and other
characteristics. The list of tasks is
illustrative only and is not a comprehensive
listing of all functions and tasks performed by
positions in this class.)
Inspects residential and
commercial buildings or structures for adherence
to structural safety, fire safety, building, m
echanical,
plumbing, electrical, zoning, and related codes,
regulations, or requirements, including site
development and flood plain regulations. On
request of fire or utility departments, may
inspect for damaged systems or structures to
ensure safety for occupants.
Examines plans, blueprints,
and specifications for new construction and
remodel work to gain understanding of specific
job requirements. Calculates ability of material
or equipment used in construction to carry
imposed loads and meet code requ
irements,
interprets engineered truss sheets, and utilizes
computer to determine stress and loading on
beams and structural members. Interprets
pertaining code for contractors and the public.
Inspects private and
commercial sites in City to assure complia
nce
with housing laws and specific engineering
criteria. Receives complaints concerning zoning
and housing violations and checks to determine
if such violations exist. Notifies parties not
complying with law and explains changes
required, including correspondence with persons
previously contacted concerning violations.
Develops written evidence for possible legal
action. Files complaints against violators who
do not comply after proper notification and
maintains file of written and photographic
documentation on each case. When necessary,
testifies in court.
Interprets building,
plumbing, mechanical, or electrical code for
contractors and the public. Recommends
alterations for compliance with code, and
mitigates code disputes between builders and
owners
.
Issues correction notices,
violation red tags, and stop work orders for
work being done contrary to code provisions or
approved plans.
Performs other related duties
as required.
Typical Physical/Mental
Demands/Working Conditions
Physical discomfort when on
construction or building inspections. Exposure
to heat, dust, noise, and power equipment. Must
be able to climb on top of and underneath
manufactured housing to inspect bolting, setup,
and utility connections. Intermittent exposure
to stress as a result of human behavior.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Five (5) years education related to building
construction or experience working in
construction industry in variety of construction
phases or code enforcement. Education and
experience are exchangeable on a year-for-year
basis but must include journey level equivalence
in one or more crafts involved in performance of
above duties. Experience as a general
contractor, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or
subcontractor and working knowledge of City
building and zoning codes, site development, and
flood hazard ordinances preferred.
Licenses and/or
Certifications:
Commercial certification from
ICC in the majority of the following: Building
Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Plumbing
Inspector
,
and Mechanical Inspector with the ability to
obtain the remaining certifications within 6
months. All certifications and state licensing
must be kept current. Failure to do so may
result in loss of position.
Must possess a valid driver
license. A vali
d
Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60
days of hire and be maintained throughout
employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
Knowledge of:
Uniform Building Codes and
City Zoning Code, including the areas of
plumbing, mechanical, electrical (AN
SI.117.1),
and general construction.
All types of building,
plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems to
include familiarity with conventional methods
and materials used, including ability to read
and understand blueprints and plans.
Principles of const
ruction.
Basic planning and zoning
principles.
Correct English usage,
spelling, and grammar.
Skills:
Well developed sense of
strategy and timing.
Math as it pertains to
calculation of loads, spans, capacities, areas,
etc.
Ability to:
Professionally furnish
and obtain information from other departments.
Deal with constant contact
with the public presenting data that may
influence important decisions.
Communicate effectively,
orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain
effective working relations with elect
ed
officials, department heads, subordinates, the
public, and officials and employees of other
jurisdictions.
To Apply: Submit a completed City of St.
George Employment Application on-line at
www.sgcity.org;
via fax to 435-627-4679; by email to
jobs@sgcity.org;
or in person or by mail to Department of
Workforce Services, 162 N. 400 E. Position
closes February 13 , 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
Refer
questions to Vickie at 435-627-4673.
Pre-employment drug screening is required. EOE.
We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable
accommodation to disabled candidates.
Las Vegas
Fire & Life Safety Inspector
Fire & Life Safety Inspector position for the
Las Vegas, Nevada area that we would like to
post on your webpage. Please let me know what
the process would be to post this position.
Sincerely,
Don Wilkins, CBO
Bureau Chief, Fire Protection Engineering
Nevada
State
Fire Marshal
107 Jacobsen Way
Carson City,
NV 89711
Tel. (775) 684-7532
Fax (775) 684 7518
dwilkins@dps.state.nv.us
