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Location

Golden, CO | United States

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Job description

Apply By:
03/05/24

Division:
Building Safety Division

Management Level:
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20

Benefit Eligibility:
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description:
The Building Inspector role is a great opportunity for someone who:

Has an eye for detail relating to structural safety.
Enjoys working with a collaborative and experienced team.
Wants to conduct fieldwork in various locations throughout Jefferson County.

If this sounds like you, Jefferson County Building Safety’s Inspector role may be what you’ve been searching for!

The Building Inspector is responsible for performing technical inspection work throughout the county as needed. This individual will inspect various structures (industrial, commercial, residential, etc.) to ensure compliance with building codes. The Building & Plumbing Inspector reviews blueprints, diagrams and plans, and a variety of structures in progress and in final form, to ensure compliance with codes. Failed inspections require this role to issue correction notices and stop-work orders, as well as explanations of correction notices and building codes to various officials, agencies and the public. This work also involves responding to complaints regarding potential building code violations.

This is a temporary, non-benefited position. This work is scheduled in relation to the needs and projects of the building safety/inspections team.

Target Hire Range: $35.00 - $40.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefited position scheduled to work approximately 20-24 hours per week. There is no holiday pay. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

Responsibilities:

The Building Inspector is responsible for:
Driving throughout the county to perform various types of inspections (plumbing, electrical, structural safety, etc.).
Note: Inspections in the field require extensive use of a ladder.
Employee MUST be able to lift 50-100 lbs of material as needed for fieldwork and inspections.
Ensuring compliance with current building safety codes.
Interpreting plans and issuing written code interpretations.
Working with the Sheriff's Office and fire departments to evaluate hazardous conditions where appropriate.
Explaining product installation requirements and clarifying technical codes.
Issuing corrections and stop work orders.
Ensuring adherence of scope of work to accepted plans and documents.
Maintaining a wide variety of accurate records, forms and reports in conjunction with field inspections.
Providing customers field training pertaining to construction procedures and code interpretations.
Providing administrative backup for office staff. This can include, but is not limited to, answering phones, scheduling inspections, clarifying written notices, explaining policies and procedures and giving general information when needed.
This role is expected to testify in court when a situation requires.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities that lead to success in this role include:

Please note that, at minimum, a plumbing journeyman inspector license is preferred.
Understanding, or Willingness to Learn, Applicable Building Safety Codes
Basic Computer Skills Related to Data Entry
Positive Attitude
Excellent Communication Skills
Team Player
Willingness to Learn New Procedures
Collaborative Spirit

Additional Information:
Offer of employment contingent on upon successful completion of criminal history, MVR check, education verification and references.
Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.

How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit

Questions:

County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or [email protected]
Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or [email protected]
Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or [email protected]

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Category:
Maintenance & Trades

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