Senior Building Inspector – Plans & Codes Expert

Shums Coda Associates; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; Full time

Job description

Shums Coda Associates, Inc. is a privately held company providing professional Building and Safety Consulting Services to jurisdictions to verify conformance with Building Codes. We are seeking full‑time Building Inspectors II and III and part‑time IC Inspectors for our clients in Salt Lake, Davis, and Utah Counties in Utah.

Building Inspectors are highly skilled in inspecting both commercial and residential projects, enforcing codes and regulations across a broad range of buildings and related codes. The work requires independence, discretion, and finesse.

Responsibilities

Building Inspector II

The Building Inspector II is the entry‑level class responsible for performing the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents are considered skilled in making inspections, performing plan checks, and enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of buildings and related codes. The work requires independence and discretion in both field inspections and plan checks. This classification is distinguished from the supervisory level, where the latter is responsible for more complex assignments.

Building Inspector III

Building Inspector III is the advanced class responsible for performing the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents are skilled in making inspections as outlined in the Inspector II classification, performing architectural plan checks, and enforcing codes and regulations across a broad range of buildings and related codes. The work requires independence, discretion, and administrative support in field inspections and plans examination. This classification is distinguished from the supervisory level, which oversees more complex assignments and supervising personnel.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V Employer

Minimum Qualifications

• Utah State License Required
• ICC certified (combination preferred)
• 1+ years of experience working as an inspector in a jurisdiction.
• Working knowledge of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, and the National Electrical Code; and current construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to detect hazards and violations and recommend corrective measures during field inspection work; ability to enforce regulations with firmness, consistency, tact, and courtesy; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to remain calm, objective, and impartial under stressful conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, and the general public.
• Competent use of laptop, word processing and inspection software; motor vehicle; portable radio; phone; ladder or scaffolding; tape measure; level, hand tools and reference codes.
• Work is performed mostly in field settings; considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, tools, computers, and various office equipment.
• The duties of this job occasionally require the employee to climb, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a high school diploma; some college is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid Driver License.
• Must successfully complete standard background investigation.