Job Information
Clark County Building Inspector I, II and III; Community Development in Vancouver, Washington
Job Summary
Inspects residential construction sites to assure that construction and materials conform to plans, local zoning, building, fire, gas, heating and plumbing codes. Notifies builders of corrections required. Inspections are frequently of residential construction, but may also include commercial structures such as schools, churches, apartment houses, retail stores and office buildings. Examines routine residential building plans. This position may be filled as a Building Inspector I, II or III depending on experience.
Qualifications
Building Inspector I:
Education and Experience:
High school or vocational school graduation or GED certificate.
Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level in building trades. -- or -- Completion of a recognized four-year building trades apprenticeship program, which may be substituted for work experience. -- or -- Certification as either a building inspector or plumbing inspector through ICC, IAPMO or other approved organization at the time of hire.
Must possess, or have ability to obtain, a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
Knowledge of: local fire, building, heating and plumbing, gas and zoning codes related to residences and commercial structures; principles, procedures and practices of construction, building materials and quality standards; varying capacities of supports and crossmembers.
Ability to: read and interpret residential and commercial building plans and specifications; identify code deficiencies resulting from faulty design or construction; interpret and explain code and remedial work required; enforce codes and ordinances firmly, tactfully and impartially; maintain harmonious relationships with customers; diffuse difficult or highly charged situations; keep accurate records of calls and findings; operate automobile safely.
Building Inspector II
Must possess certification for building inspector (both residential and commercial) inspector, and plumbing inspector (both residential and commercial) through ICC, IAPMO or other approved organizations upon hire or promotion to the position.
Must possess, or have ability to obtain, a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
Knowledge of: all phases of either plumbing or building inspection for commercial structures; International Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, other adopted construction codes, commercial, and local zoning ordinances.
Ability to: accomplish all stages of building inspection for standard residential structures; interpret residential and commercial building plans and specifications; tactfully deal with the general public; engender a cooperative attitude in owners and builders work he/she inspects; and effectively diffuse difficult or highly charged situations.
Building Inspector III
Must possess certification for building inspector, plumbing inspector and mechanical inspector through ICC, IAPMO, IMC or other approved organizations upon hire or promotion to the position.
Must possess, or have ability to obtain a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
Knowledge of: All phases of plumbing, building and mechanical inspection for commercial and residential structures; Uniform Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and local zoning ordinances.
Ability to: Interpret residential and commercial building plans and specifications; conduct, proficiently, all phases of plumbing, building and mechanical inspection for commercial