Inspector I Building- Community Development

Doña Ana County; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a Building Inspector to perform inspections for new construction, alterations, and occupancies to ensure compliance with county, state, and federal codes. The role includes reporting, permitting, and coordinating inspection requests.

Qualifications include education (high school diploma), licensure within NM, and ICC certifications within specified timeframes. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• General building inspector licensure required within three months of hire.
• NM CID Building Inspector certification within three months and Residential and Commercial Building Inspector Certification from ICC within one year.
• GB2 or GB98 license issued by NM or another state preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for compliance with codes and county/state/federal ordinances.
• Analyze buildings undergoing change of use or occupancy to bring into compliance.
• Determine extent of damage and necessary permits for repair.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports and issue permits and citations.
• Coordinate scheduling of inspection requests for permits.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Conduct site checks for skirting and setback requirements for mobile/manufactured homes.

Skills

Building codes

Record keeping

Compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Purpose Summary.

Perform building inspection to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications and permit services for new and remodeled construction, design, quality of materials, use and occupancy and locations of structures and buildings in Doña Ana County in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and county ordinances.

Essential Duties.

• Inspect industrial, commercial, residential buildings, during various stages of construction and remodeling; make independent decisions regarding compliance with codes and ordinances of the county, state and federal agencies and constructions methods.
• Analyze buildings undergoing change of use or occupancy, buildings being moved or demolished, and damaged or dilapidated buildings or structures; provide viable alternatives to bring building into compliance.
• Determine extent of damage, safety factors and necessary permits required to repair.
• Conduct inspections to assure compliance with codes, county ordinances and state regulations.
• Prepare reports and maintain files of inspections and issue permits and citations.
• Coordinate and schedule inspection requests regarding permits.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Conduct pre- and post-installation site checks and for compliance with skirting and setback requirements for mobile and manufactured homes.

Additional Duties.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications.

A. Education.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

B. Experience.

Applicant shall qualify by meeting the requirements for examination for general building inspector licensure within three (3) months of date of hire. Applicant shall acknowledge and meet the requirements for general building inspector by the State of NM, C.I.D. and NMAC as follows.

• General construction: Three (3) years of foreman experience.
• Candidates with at least one year of foreman level experience may substitute technical, university, or college training in a general construction field for up to two (2) years foreman level experience. One (1) year of technical, university or college training shall equal 1/2 a year of foreman level experience.
• Candidates may substitute five (5) years of work experience as a certified building inspector from a recognized jurisdiction, and at least two (2) years of related trade experience or construction related technical, university or college training.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

C. Education/Experience substitution.

In accordance with County policy and the required experience listed under letter B. No substitution for required education.

D. Licenses/Certifications.

Valid driver's license. Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. Must obtain and maintain NM CID Building Inspector certification within three (3) months and Residential and Commercial Building Inspector Certification from the International Code Council within one (1) year of hire date. Additional ICC certification(s) preferred. Additional NM CID certification(s) preferred. A GB2 or GB98 license issued by the State of New Mexico or a similar license from another state preferred. Note: Applicants who have not obtained the required inspector certification and are qualifying based on prior experience must meet the experience requirements established by NMAC 14.6.5.8, including the required timeframe for qualifying experience.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.).

Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Knowledge of :

• Construction principle and practice of the building trade within the construction industry.
• Applicable building code and county ordinance related to residential and commercial construction.
• County policy and state, federal, and local building, zoning, housing, and safety law, rule, ordinance, code, and regulation.
• Principle of record keep and record management.
• Standard procedure in a technical field that requires extended training or experience to perform work such as adapt equipment with consideration of equipment function characteristic.

Skill in :

• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with employees, officials, other agencies, and the general public.
• Operate a personal computer and utilize variety of business software.
• Follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instruction.

Ability to :

• Interpret and apply statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
• Interpret adopted building code and regulation and compare with construction in progress.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Assess, analyze, identify, and recommend solutions to problems.
• Interpret results of test based on previous experience and observation rather than direct instrument reading or other measures.
• Extract information from various sources with consideration of applicability, characteristic, and quality of the source.

Compensation Range

$23.53 - $38.19

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.