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Building Inspector I - III

Salary

$34.24 - $45.59 Hourly

Location

Professional Building, 20 E. Olive

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00559

Department

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Division

BUILDING

Opening Date

06/11/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MFPE

• Description

• Benefits

Position Summary

The City of Bozeman is now accepting applications for Building Inspectors who will perform complicated field inspections on existing buildings and buildings under construction to ensure compliance with related building codes and local ordinances.

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution (9.07%), generous vacation and sick time accruals, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.

Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-exempt

Work Week: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm

Building Inspector I: $34.24 - $37.42 per hour DOE

Building Inspector II: $37.80 - $41.30 per hour DOE

Building Inspector III: $41.72 - $45.59 per hour DOE

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Performs detailed and technical (building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical) inspections of buildings and sites under development during all phases of construction to monitor for code compliance including maintaining an accurate log of inspections performed;

• Provides information to contractors and builders on the nature, requirements and purposes for existing municipal codes, and maintains an accurate log of all inspections performed;

• Examines drawings during development and assists contractors in meeting occupancy and code requirements;

• Conducts final inspections, maintaining the authority to postpone building/project completion based on the adherence to related codes;

• Provides information to building designers, project owners, and contractors with regard to project design, structural calculations and coordination with other public agencies and seeks to promote a process of cooperation between contractors, builders, and building owners;

• Coordinates and investigates complaints of code violations;

• Reviews periodicals, trade journals, and engineering reports to research new products and materials to insure they are installed based on manufacturers' installation instructions;

• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;

• Travel to and perform on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and regulations as adopted by the jurisdiction;

• Compose field reports of corrective actions to architects, engineers and applicants in order to remedy deficiencies noted during plan review and/or inspections;

• Serves as an information resource for all interested members of the public in code applications, permitting processes and all related activities;

• Perform periodic and follow-up inspections of new and existing buildings, structures, and installations;

• Research problems, analyze various approaches and recommend solutions;

• Attend meetings and conduct on-site evaluations of buildings to ensure a minimum of fire and life safety compliance provisions are met;

• Though continuing education, maintain expertise in current code and advancement in technology, materials, and methods of building and fire life safety standards;

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;

• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;

• Maintains files of reports;

• Uses the Division's technology including mobile systems to track and report on field inspections and correction notices;

• May train Division staff in areas of proficiency as determined by the Building Official;

• Compliance with safety policies and regulations;

• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

Minimum Required Qualifications

BUILDING INSPECTOR I:

• High School Diploma or GED; and

• At least two years of experience in building construction, plans examining, or building inspection; or

• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Must obtain two of the following ICC or equivalent certifications within one year of employment:

• Residential Building Inspector (B1);

• Commercial Building Inspector (B2);

• Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2);

• Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2);

• IAPMO Plumbing Inspector.

BUILDING INSPECTOR II:

• High School Diploma or GED; and

• At least two years of experience in building construction, building inspection, or plans examining; and

• At least one year of experience as a Building Inspector; and

• Possession of three of the following ICC or equivalent certifications at the time of hire:

• Residential Building Inspector (B1);

• Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1);

• Residential Electrical Inspector (E1);

• Commercial Building Inspector (B2);

• Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2);

• Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2);

• IAPMO Plumbing Inspector.

• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

BUILDING INSPECTOR III:

• High School Diploma or GED; and

• At least two years of experience in building construction, plans examining, or building inspection, and

• At least three years of experience as a Building Inspector; and

• Possession of four of the following ICC or equivalent certifications at the time of hire:

• Residential Building Inspector (B1);

• Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1);

• Residential Electrical Inspector (E1);

• Commercial Building Inspector (B2);

• Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2);

• Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2);

• IAPMO Plumbing Inspector; or

• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. This may include a current certification as a master electrician or plumber with the ability to obtain four certifications within a year of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of or ability to quickly learn all applicable Federal, State and local codes, rules, and regulations, including the Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code and International Codes for Building, Mechanical, Existing Building, Energy Conservation and Fuel Gas;

• Ability to interpret Federal, State, and Municipal building and fire protection codes, ordinances and guidelines as they apply to the application, plans, and actual construction;

• Substantial knowledge of or ability to quickly learn all applicable Federal, State and local codes, rules, and regulations regarding minimum building and fire/life safety standards;

• Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques of modern building construction;

• Thorough knowledge of construction materials and their correct installation methods;

• Thorough knowledge of basic math principles;

• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications;

• Be able to work with minimum supervision;

• Ability to deal with a wide range of persons, including situations in which individuals may be upset over some issue involved with City activities and policies;

• Ability to conduct thorough inspections of new and existing buildings;

• Ability to instruct project owners, designers, and contractors in methods they need to employ in order to meet code requirements;

• Ability to plan and manage area of responsibility to aid the public in the efficient compliance of the adopted codes to avoid time delays and associated costs;

• Possession of highly developed customer service skills;

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;

• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;

• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;

• Ability to operate, a personal computer, mobile, and related devices using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;

• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;

• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;

• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;

• Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City's Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.

• Puts forth initiative and resourcefulness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Required Special Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and/or must obtain valid Montana Driver's license within 60 days of employment;

• Must maintain required certifications throughout employment as required;

• Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory response to appropriate post conditional offer process.

As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the Bozeman community.

This position is eligible for:

• Enrollment in defined benefit or defined contribution retirement plan with generous employer contribution (9.07%)

• 13 paid holidays per year

• 15 vacation days accrued per year

• 12 sick days accrued per year

• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (including a high deductible plan that is 100% employer paid)

• Option to contribute to 457 deferred compensation plan

• Medical and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts

• Discounted health club membership at a local gym

• Discounted lift tickets for the local ski resort

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Visit our website (https://www.bozeman.net/departments/human-resources/employee-information) to learn more about our competitive benefits!

Agency

Bozeman, City of (MT)

Address

121 N. Rouse Ave. Bozeman, Montana, 59715

Phone

406-582-2367 406-582-2970

Website

https://www.bozeman.net

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