Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Development Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.94% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.
The generous Ada County Total Rewards package increase the base salary by approximately 40 percent.
Our Mission: Development Services staff helps guide growth on behalf of Ada County residents and leaders through every development (and building) activity.
Our Vision: Balancing growth for a sustainable future while maintaining the trust of those we serve.
Learn more about Ada County Development Servies by visiting our website. Ada County Development ServicesPOSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs field and office work to administer building codes and related zoning ordinances with an emphasis on residential and residential accessory buildings. The employee must use professional judgment in the application of the appropriate ordinances and policies to the inspection work.
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
A Building Inspector I performs inspections predominantly on residential structures.
A Building Inspector II is distinguished from a Building Inspector I by the scope of the work performed and level of knowledge and certifications required. A Building Inspector II performs inspections of residential, educational, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures.
 

• Conducts onsite inspection of residential and commercial construction projects to ascertain compliance with the International Building Code, Residential Code, Mechanical Code, and Ada County Building Code Ordinance;
• Maintains accurate inspection records and code information files;
• Answers questions from the public concerning building codes and code related matters;
• Communicates with other departments, divisions, and agencies in matters related to building construction and building codes.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• As required, reviews construction plans to determine compliance with building codes;
• Performs related functions as required.

Building Inspector I

• Requires 3 years minimum experience in building construction;
• Certifications from International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or International Code Council (ICC) are required;
• Must obtain one of the following certifications within the first six months of employment:
  • ICC/Residential Building Inspector
  • ICC/ICBO Commercial Building Inspector
  • ICC/IAPMO Commercial Mechanical Inspector
  • ICC/ICBO Residential Mechanical Inspector
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods used in residential construction;
• Knowledge of building codes and related laws and ordinances;
• Skill in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office software;
• Ability to read and understand construction documents;
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply Ada County Codes;
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications for comparison with actual construction;
• Ability to effectively communicate with homeowners, contractors, and design professionals;
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in obtaining the cooperation of others.

Building Inspector II

• In addition to the above;
• At least one year experience as a building inspector;
• Certification required at time of hire:
  • ICC/ICBO Residential and Commercial Building Inspector
  • ICC/ICBO Residential and Commercial Mechanical Inspector
• Must obtain the following certifications:
  • ICC Residential Plans Examiner
  • ICC Commercial Energy Inspector
  • ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner
  • ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
  • ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

• Work is primarily performed in a field setting;
• Inspection visits require the incumbent to move over uneven land and inspect various parts of structures.Often the incumbent must use ladders and/or move through crawl spaces to gain access to sections of the structure.Sometimes the incumbent must negotiate fences, hazardous or steep terrain with rough, rocky and/or wet surfaces.

DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.