What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector II position at Town of Telluride?
Department: Planning and Building Department
Reports to: Building Official
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 50
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Planning Director, the Building Inspector III inspects buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair and reviews building plans and specifications for permit issuance. This is the mid-level in the Building Inspector series.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Building Inspection
High school diploma or equivalent required; Valid driver’s license required; Certification with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector and Plans Examiner certification, or American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA) required; two (2) years of building inspection experience required or three (3) to five (5) years experience in one of the major trade fields; First Aid and CPR certification required within six (6) months of employment and ability to maintain throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Knowledge of: methods, principles, and techniques of building, electrical, and mechanical inspection; major types of building construction, materials, and methods; computer and technical data entry of inspection reporting; inspection equipment and tools; occupational hazards and safety practices; building-related codes and ordinances enforced by the Town; principles and techniques of building inspection and plans examination work.
Skill in: reading and interpreting construction plans and blueprints; making arithmetical computations accurately; using software, tools, and technology that are used in the inspection process; using computers, Microsoft Office applications, and building permit software; verbal and written communication; problem-solving; organization; and attention to detail; ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Factors
The majority of work is performed outdoors with daily travel from site to site, checking on construction and walking around the exterior and interior of buildings, subject to inclement weather. Some time is spent in an office setting, reviewing plans and blueprints, writing reports, and meeting with building owners, architects, and contractors.
Physical Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk significantly daily and often required to bend, crouch, or twist; the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, climb ladders and work in tight spaces; may be required to wear personal protective equipment during onsite inspections.
Reports to: Building Official
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 50
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Planning Director, the Building Inspector III inspects buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair and reviews building plans and specifications for permit issuance. This is the mid-level in the Building Inspector series.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Building Inspection
- Conduct field inspections of building construction or mechanical installations in all stages of completion in residential, commercial, or public structures to ensure compliance with applicable building, mechanical, energy, and health and safety codes, ordinances, and regulations
- Collaborate with the Building Official and Electrical and Plumbing Inspector
- Collaborate with the Telluride Fire District on fire code inspections as necessary
- Conduct final inspections of completed work; enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact
- Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Identify and document building violations and work with responsible contractor to develop a plan to correct
- Attend continuing education courses to keep up to date on changes in building codes and inspection methods
- Resolve disagreements with inspections in a professional manner
- Other tasks and special projects as assigned
- Review plans and specifications for new construction, additions, and alterations to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to determine compliance with building codes and land use regulations
- Check plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy;
- Utilize computer software to review plans
- Prepare reports of inspections; maintain records for violations for possible legal actions
- Assist with issuing permits and collecting fees
- Utilize building permit software and schedule inspections as needed
- Maintain logs and other records of work
- Work safely to prevent at work accidents; comply with Town safety policies
- Wear proper PPE
- Maintain awareness of surroundings when at construction sites
High school diploma or equivalent required; Valid driver’s license required; Certification with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector and Plans Examiner certification, or American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA) required; two (2) years of building inspection experience required or three (3) to five (5) years experience in one of the major trade fields; First Aid and CPR certification required within six (6) months of employment and ability to maintain throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Knowledge of: methods, principles, and techniques of building, electrical, and mechanical inspection; major types of building construction, materials, and methods; computer and technical data entry of inspection reporting; inspection equipment and tools; occupational hazards and safety practices; building-related codes and ordinances enforced by the Town; principles and techniques of building inspection and plans examination work.
Skill in: reading and interpreting construction plans and blueprints; making arithmetical computations accurately; using software, tools, and technology that are used in the inspection process; using computers, Microsoft Office applications, and building permit software; verbal and written communication; problem-solving; organization; and attention to detail; ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Factors
The majority of work is performed outdoors with daily travel from site to site, checking on construction and walking around the exterior and interior of buildings, subject to inclement weather. Some time is spent in an office setting, reviewing plans and blueprints, writing reports, and meeting with building owners, architects, and contractors.
Physical Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk significantly daily and often required to bend, crouch, or twist; the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, climb ladders and work in tight spaces; may be required to wear personal protective equipment during onsite inspections.
Salary : $68,009 - $95,212