Field Building Inspector II | Codes, Life-Safety & Reports

4LEAF, Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; 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. is seeking qualified building inspectors to serve Alameda and Santa Clara Counties in California. This field-based role requires on-site inspections, knowledge of building codes, and effective communication with developers, contractors, and property owners.

Ideal candidates will be ICC certified; DSA, OSHPD and CASp certifications are highly desired. Candidates must be able to work on the road and maintain a professional, safety-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, codes and ordinances relating to building construction.
• 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 to 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

Building inspection

Code enforcement

Communication

Critical thinking

Customer service

Reading plans and codes

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

4LEAF, Inc. is seeking qualified building inspectors to serve Alameda and Santa Clara Counties in California. This field-based role requires on-site inspections, knowledge of building codes, and effective communication with developers, contractors, and property owners.

Ideal candidates will be ICC certified; DSA, OSHPD and CASp certifications are highly desired. Candidates must be able to work on the road and maintain a professional, safety-focused approach.