Building Inspector I or II (Structural)

Arapahoe County's Public Works and Development (PWD) Department is an American Public Works Association Accredited Agency, the first County in Colorado to obtain this status. Within PWD, we are seeking a Building Inspector to join our team in the Building Division. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with commitment to excellence and a desire to serve Arapahoe County through this technical position.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, meaningful work, and a flexible and supportive work environment. Some of the benefits of working for PWD include :

• 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
• 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holidays (24 hours) per year
• 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your professional career
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan - see benefits tab for more detail

The Building Inspector provides service to our customers and County residents through the performance of technical and specialized inspections of new buildings and remodels / repairs to existing structures to ensure compliance with established standards and ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations. This posting is for an inspector who will specialize as a Structural Inspector but will also perform Electrical and Plumbing / Mechanical inspections as operationally required. All interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

For recruiting purposes, this position is being posted as both a Building Inspector I and II. Candidates will be considered for the highest level for which they qualify. The pay range for a Building Inspector I is $25.89 to $38.84 and for a Building Inspector II is $32.48 to $48.70. This position will be filled at either the Building Inspector I or II level but will be eligible for future potential career progression to the Senior Building Inspector level, with the hourly pay range for a Senior Inspector being $40.74 to $61.08. Career progression eligibility is dependent upon the certifications / qualifications of the individual and level of work being performed.

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

The primary responsibilities of the Building Inspector I and II as follows, with the Building Inspector II performing these functions with a higher level of independence and across multiple disciplines :

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies :

Behavioral Competencies (required for all position at Arapahoe County Government) :

Accountability

Accessibility

Inclusivity

Integrity

Education and Experience :

An equivalent combination of licenses / certifications, education, and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered. All candidates are encouraged to apply who are interested in this position and who meet the above-listed requirements or a combination thereof. Having the "preferred" experience or certifications is not required in order to be eligible for the position, so please don't let that discourage you from applying.

License and Certification Requirements :

Relevant professional licensure by the State of Colorado at the time of hire is preferred.

Relevant certifications at the time of hire are preferred. These certifications include but are not limited to :

Additional Requirements :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed outdoors on construction sites with short periods of time required daily in a standard office environment for job scheduling and records management. Routinely exposed to adverse weather conditions, construction site hazards such as electrical, chemical and fiber exposure, and hazards associated with continually driving from one inspection site to another.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

Definitions :

Occasionally : Activity exists less than 1 / 3 of the time.

Frequently : Activity exists between 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 of the time.

Constantly : Activity exists more than 2 / 3 of the time.

Compensation details : 25.89-48.7 Hourly Wage

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