Field Building Inspector II — Code & Life-Safety Expert

4Leaf, Inc; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

4LEAF, Inc in Marin County, CA seeks qualified Building Inspectors I–III to enforce codes, review plans, and perform field inspections. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience and hold ICC certifications.

CA driver's license required; background check and strong customer service skills are essential. Responsibilities include inspecting new and altered buildings, interpreting codes, communicating findings to contractors and property owners, and producing clear reports.

Qualifications

• ICC Certification(s) demonstrating knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, codes and ordinances relating to building construction, including State Energy and Accessibility regulations.
• Understanding of the accepted safety standards, testing procedures and methods of construction.
• Principles and techniques of building inspection work.
• Basic understanding of the plan checking process.
• Computer knowledge and skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new buildings, additions to, and alterations of existing buildings for compliance with the currently adopted editions of the International Building Code.
• Articulate complex building issues to the public, contractors, designers, and owners, with an emphasis on building regulations pertaining to life/safety issues.
• Identify and solve complex problems by conferring and providing information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others regarding code requirements and alternatives.
• Field questions regarding building requirements.
• Make independent analysis during the inspection process.
• Advise Planning, Engineering and/or Code Enforcement personnel regarding building-related issues.
• The ability to read and interpret various codes and to apply good judgment in the enforcement of same.
• Write clear and complete correction notices and inspection reports and perform other related tasks as assigned.
• Analyze, interpret, and accurately check building plans, specifications and building codes.
• Enforce codes with good judgment and impartiality.
• Apply technical knowledge of building trades.
• Performs duties within OSHA standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Critical thinking

Reading codes

Problem solving

Education

ICC Certification(s) - Building Inspector

CA Driver's License

State Energy and Accessibility regulations knowledge

Tools

Computer knowledge

Job description

4LEAF, Inc in Marin County, CA seeks qualified Building Inspectors I–III to enforce codes, review plans, and perform field inspections. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience and hold ICC certifications.

CA driver's license required; background check and strong customer service skills are essential. Responsibilities include inspecting new and altered buildings, interpreting codes, communicating findings to contractors and property owners, and producing clear reports.