Field-Ready Building Inspector II - Codes & Compliance

4LEAF, Inc.; San Rafael, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; 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 Building Inspectors I, II or III to enforce building codes and safety standards during new constructions and alterations.

Candidates should be able to read plans, interpret regulations, and articulate issues clearly to contractors and property owners. The role requires ICC certifications, valid CA driver’s license, and a willingness to work on-site across field assignments.

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

• Inspection of 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

ICC Certification(s)

Code interpretation

Reading building plans

Communication skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

4LEAF, Inc. in Marin County, CA seeks Building Inspectors I, II or III to enforce building codes and safety standards during new constructions and alterations.

Candidates should be able to read plans, interpret regulations, and articulate issues clearly to contractors and property owners. The role requires ICC certifications, valid CA driver’s license, and a willingness to work on-site across field assignments.