Building Inspector

Summit County Utah; Coalville (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit County Utah seeks a Building Inspector to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances in a rapidly growing community. This full-time position involves conducting inspections of various structures while contributing to the safety and quality of construction in the area. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and experience, with a commitment to community service.

Benefits

Options for a premium free Health Plan

Dental Plan

Life Insurance

State of Utah Retirement

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Vacation Pay

401K Match

Qualifications

• Graduate from high school plus two years of specialized training in building methods.
• Must possess a valid State of Utah driver’s license.
• Be certified as an ICC or other Utah State recognized inspector for specialization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Investigate alleged code violations and enforce compliance with regulations.
• Maintain files related to building inspections and compliance checks.

Skills

Building methods and practices

Inspection Compliance

Safety Regulations

Education

High school diploma plus two years of specialized training

Job description

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Base pay range

$29.08/yr - $51.41/yr

Summit County, Utah, is a family-friendly organization that values our employees and their contributions. We offer excellent benefits, opportunities for career growth and development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community.

We are seeking a Building Inspector to join our team of dedicated professionals. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a fast-growing community while performing a variety of para-professional and technical duties to ensure compliance with county, state, and federal building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes and ordinances.

The successful candidate will conduct inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and work under the supervision of the Building Official and/or Building Inspector IV on a project-by-project basis. We may hire at the Building Inspector I, II, or III level depending on qualifications and experience.

Join us in beautiful Summit County, Utah, where you can build your career while making a positive impact on the community. Summit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job closes 6/25/25 at 5:00 pm Mountain Time. (Best to use Google Chrome to apply)

SALARY RANGE

• Building Inspector I - $29.08 - $40.72/hourly - see below (full description attached)
• Building Inspector II - $32.66- $45.76/hourly - see attached
• Building Inspector III - $36.71 - $51.41/hourly - see attached
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school plus, two (2) years of specialized training in building methods and practices related to commercial, industrial, and residential structures provided through technical college, professional workshops, or university studies; AND
• Two (2) years of responsible experience performing above or related duties; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the construction industry at the journeyman level can be traded year for year with education and training.
• Must possess a valid State of Utah driver’s license.
• Must be an ICC, or other Utah State approved or recognized inspector for one area of residential or commercial specialization (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical), and must possess a state license for a combination or limited inspector.
  
  

Benefits

• Options for a premium free Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Life Insurance
• State of Utah Retirement
• Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Vacation Pay
• 401K Match
  
  

Essential Functions

• Visits building sites or existing buildings to perform inspections including zoning, yard location, footing, foundation, frame, wiring, plumbing and heating to assure compliance to building codes and ordinances; conducts condemnation proceedings on unsafe structures. Interprets regulations and codes to builder and property owners to assist them in altering construction plans to meet established standards.
• Investigates alleged code violations; determines whether violations exist; informs building owner/worker of violations in building construction; serves correction notices, stop work notices as needed; works closely with county attorney in insuring compliance with the law and observance of safety regulations; prepares certification of the inspection; serves public nuisance notices; follows through on abatement of particular houses; examines burned buildings upon request to determine structural safety for occupancy or reuse.
• Maintains files on buildings under construction, inspection checks, work notices, soil and concrete tests, etc.; researches into particular problems; suggests solutions; follows up on written agreements between the county and building owners, developers, contractors, etc.
• Discusses proposed changes in ordinances and codes with supervisors; receives correct interpretation and passes the same onto the public as the occasion arises; provides solicited input regarding code changes; reviews and studies uniform codes to stay abreast of changes.
• Performs related duties as required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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