Building Code Inspector I–III (Field & Plans)

City-of-Billings,-M; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 3,567,000 - 5,604,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Billings seeks skilled Combination Inspector applicants to enforce building codes and regulations. The roles include Inspector I, II, and III with increasing responsibilities and required certifications. Work involves field inspections, plan reviews, and customer interaction.

Salary ranges are defined by the level, and hiring will reflect education, experience, and training. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with standard city benefits and requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Montana driver’s license or ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a State and Federal criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and applications for field inspection; inspect industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, and regulations including Building, Plumbing, Mechanical Codes, and other City departments' requirements; check plans for special conditions or requirements.
• Inspect existing buildings for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes.
• Receive complaints of building, plumbing, and mechanical code violations; investigate or forward complaint to appropriate personnel.
• Identify code violations; obtain and prepare evidence; issue notices to comply on violations; follow-up on correction notices to ensure required corrections have been performed and corrected; maintain records of history of facts for possible legal actions.
• Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments and divisions as required; ensure all departments' requirements are met before issuing certificate of occupancy.
• Compute permit fees and approve the issuance of permits.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
• Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings.
• Utilize electronic project management and permit inspection and permitting software for most inspection work through operation of a tablet, cell phone and desktop computer.

Skills

Driver's license

Inspection knowledge

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Billings seeks skilled Combination Inspector applicants to enforce building codes and regulations. The roles include Inspector I, II, and III with increasing responsibilities and required certifications. Work involves field inspections, plan reviews, and customer interaction.

Salary ranges are defined by the level, and hiring will reflect education, experience, and training. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with standard city benefits and requirements.