Building Inspector II - (Licensed Electrician)

Kids for the Future; Firestone (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Town of Firestone is seeking a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician to join the building inspection team as a Building Inspector II or III. Independent inspection duties and coordination with other departments are required, with pay ranges noted below.

Posting open until filled. Requires State of Colorado Journeyman/Master Electrician license (or equivalent) and ICC Residential Inspector certification; Commercial Inspector within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced application of adopted residential and commercial building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.
• Knowledge of construction methods and code enforcement procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and communicate code requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conducts residential and commercial inspections to ensure compliance with ICC codes and regulations.
• Inspects structures at various construction stages and determines approval or disapproval of work.
• Maintains inspection records and communicates with contractors and property owners.

Skills

Code knowledge

Inspection methods

Communication

Field judgment

Inspection software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Citizen Serve

Code books

Job description

• Location 9950 PARK AVE,Firestone, CO, 80504-7820,United States
• Job Category Inspector, Electrician , Inspections
• Industry Building , Electrical , Inspectors
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT

Description

Posting Open Till Filled

The Town of Firestone if looking for a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician to join our building inspection team.

One position to fill: Building Inspector II or III (Licensed Electrician).Please compare and apply to the applicable Building Inspector II or III posting depending on your qualifications.

Hiring Range: $36.70 - $45.26

Salary Range: $36.70 - $49.54

Summary
Under general supervision of the Chief Building Official, independently performs a broad range of residential and commercial inspections and a variety of technical inspection work to enforce compliance with International Code Council (ICC) building codes, regulations, and ordinances as adopted and amended by the Town of Firestone.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The list below is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town reserves the right to modify these duties at any time.

• Conducts residential and commercial inspections and support duties with a high level of competence.
• Inspects commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and/or remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; makes determinations regarding approval or disapproval of work being conducted.
• Inspects existing buildings for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable ICC codes and ordinances.
• Inspects the demolition and removal of structures in the Town.
• Reviews plans in the field to determine conformity to building and zoning codes.
• Inspects foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating, and installations that contain a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
• Issues "Notices to Comply" on violations; issues "Stop Work" orders on work that has been completed without a permit or that is in violation of the established codes; maintains records of historical facts for possible legal actions.
• Performs inspection activities with other jurisdictional departments and outside agencies as required.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, and the public in the field and office and explains and interprets code requirements, procedures, and restrictions
• Explains laws, ordinances, and code provisions to contractors, property owners, and the public.
• Provides homeowners, architects, designers, contractors, and developers with information on code and design requirements.
• Provides information to homeowners, architects, designers, contractors, and developers to assist in correcting deficiencies in construction.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding residential buildings, building construction, and code compliance.
• Resolves and responds to complex and sensitive customer service issues either in person, by telephone, or in writing.
• Maintains a log of inspection activities performed regarding the findings of daily inspections.
• Responds to emergency call situations to inspect buildings after fire or other catastrophic events; evaluates structural stability; determines if the building is habitable, and formulates reports of findings.
• Maintains complete and accurate inspection records, reports, correspondence, photographs, and related documentation.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced application of adopted residential and commercial building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and installation practices, including those requiring interpretation beyond standard conditions.
• Knowledge of code enforcement procedures and inspection documentation standards used in a municipal setting.
• Knowledge of manufacturer installation instructions and their relationship to adopted codes.
• Ability to independently apply adopted building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to communicate technical code requirements clearly and respectfully.
• Ability to provide guidance and share technical knowledge with Lower Level Building Inspectors or customers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in the field.
• Skilled in advanced use of inspection software, electronic permitting systems, and mobile devices (e.g. Citizen Serve, Code books).

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years of relevant inspection/construction experience, two (2) years of which to include building inspection experience; or an equivalent combination demonstrating journey-level competence.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a current State of Colorado Journeyman or Master Plumber or Electrician license, and a current ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) certification at time of hire. ICC Commercial Building Inspector (B2) required within 12 months of hire

Physical Activities:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here represent those that employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is regularly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors, with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and all-weather conditions.Work is performed year-round with regular exposure to loud noise, heavy traffic, and some hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with times of increased noise.

Body Movement:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, frequently stand and walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, bend, stoop, or kneel. On rare occasions, the employee may be required to climb, crawl and balance.The employee must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle. Employees must rarely lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The employee must be physically capable of operating various computers and office equipment effectively to fulfill the essential functions of this position.

Vision:
Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision.

Hearing:
Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, alarms); communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood; be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations.

At the Town of Firestone, we recognize the contributions each employee makes to assist us in achieving Town-wide goals. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance.Our benefit package includes:

• Medical – You may choose from (3) Medical Plans under Cigna’s Open Access Plans (OAP) which includes (2) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and (1) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan
• Dental - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental
• Vision - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid vision coverage through VSP

Employer-paid supplemental benefits include:

• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 240 hours
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
• Sixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• HSA Contribution to Base & Choice Plan HDHP
• Employee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• Membership to Carbon Valley Recreation Center
• Training and development for Certification and Licensure programs
• National and/or Statewide Association Affiliation fees
• Professional Retirement Assessment Assistance
• Flu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics

You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include:

• Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)
• Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)
• SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)

In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Town’s practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department.

The Town of Firestone’s Affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

Additional Information

• Physical Location Town Hall, 9950 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504