Bilingual Building Inspector, Combination

Salary

$68,976.00 - $99,300.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6351(BB5)

Department

Community Planning and Permitting

Division

CPP BPD Bldg and Permits

Opening Date

04/28/2025

Closing Date

5/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting department is seeking to hire a Bilingual Building Inspector, Combination. The Bilingual Building Inspector, Combination position is a mid-level classification. The Combination Building Inspector performs technical inspection duties, to include building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday through Thursday 7am to 5:30pm – This schedule has the option for some flexibility. This position will work out of the Courthouse Annex at 2045 13th Street in Boulder, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $68,976.00 - $84,138.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: May 14th
• First Round Interviews: May 19th
• Language Proficiency Test: May 27th
• Reference Check: May 27th
  
  

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Inspect commercial and residential buildings under construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, as well as local ordinances.
• Conduct annual and bi-annual inspections for marijuana, liquor, vacation rental, and short-term rental licenses.
• Review building construction plans, associated documents and manuals to ensure compliance with relevant codes and ordinances, identifying discrepancies between plans and actual construction.
• Provide written and verbal guidance to builders, contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding corrections, discrepancies, inquiries, and compliance with building codes and ordinances.
• Stay updated on new, revised, and existing building codes and ordinances.
• Recommend modifications to County officials regarding codes and ordinances.
• Conduct initial intake and review of engineer letters related to soils, footings, foundations, structural framing, insulation/HERS, fire suppression systems, and sanitary provisions for code compliance.
• Communicate necessary adjustments to construction plans to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Train and provide general direction to new team members.
• Perform related duties as required.
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in building trades, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driver's License& Reliable Vehicle

Additional related education may count toward required experience

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
  
  

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
  
  

Bilingual Skills

• Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized demonstration.
• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: Preferred qualification includes a State of Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician’s license, or eligibility to obtain a State Commercial and Residential Electrical Inspector License under CRS 12-23-115.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of modern building construction methods and practices, and relevant building and electrical codes and ordinances.
• Ability to identify hazards and violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, and specifications, and comparing them to ongoing construction.
• Capability to achieve ICBO certifications in Uniform Building, Mechanical, Plumbing Codes, and National Electrical Code.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with colleagues and the public
  
  

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)

• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  

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Please describe how you meet the required qualifications of a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in building trades, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

02

Do you hold any certifications related to building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes? If so, please list them.

03

Have you previously reviewed building construction plans for code compliance?

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Have you conducted commercial and residential electrical and plumbing inspections?

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Do you currently hold a State of Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician's license, or will you be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire?

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What does diversity mean to you?

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Provide brief detail, if any, about your experience and expertise working with issues around cultural responsiveness, diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish (required)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org