Building Code Inspector I — Plans Review & Field Inspections

Elko County, NV; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Elko County is seeking a Building Inspector to perform inspections and enforce building codes adopted by the County. The role involves reviewing permit applications, writing correction notices, and evaluating permit costs.

Under the Building Official, you will communicate with licensed professionals and owner-builders to ensure compliance and learn alternative construction methods approved by recognized bodies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 4 years of progressive building-related construction experience; or 1 year of technical/vocational training in building codes; or equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Pertinent Federal and State codes, regulations and laws regarding buildings and construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform building inspections for compliance with all building codes.
• Review permit applications for all types of building construction.
• Write correction notices for deficiencies in construction jobs.
• Determine cost evaluations for building permits.
• Review plans and communicate with licensed design professionals, contractors, and owner-builders for compliance with adopted building codes.
• Under supervision, learn to research alternate methods of construction approved by ICC, IAPMO, and other agencies.

Skills

Building inspections

Code enforcement

Plan review

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ICC Building Inspector certification within 1 year

ICC Residential Building Inspector certification within 1 year

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Elko County is seeking a Building Inspector to perform inspections and enforce building codes adopted by the County. The role involves reviewing permit applications, writing correction notices, and evaluating permit costs.

Under the Building Official, you will communicate with licensed professionals and owner-builders to ensure compliance and learn alternative construction methods approved by recognized bodies. Equal opportunity employer.