General Building Inspector

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The General Building Inspector position provides the community with a service designed to produce structurally sound and safe buildings. The position also includes inspecting structures for fire restrictive construction and concern for providing a healthy and safe environment for building occupants, which is provided through scheduled inspections at various stages while the building is constructed. Work is subject to periodic checks and reviews by inspection supervisor.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Community Services Department, which plans, promotes, and sustains an attractive and high-quality living and working environment by facilitating appropriate land use and infrastructure decisions, ensuring that the community is developed in a safe, aesthetically pleasing, and maintainable manner.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; foster an environment where customer service is a priority, while still focusing on the Life Safety provisions of the code.
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, while still maintaining compliance with the various codes.
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision.
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, knowledge and ethical behavior.
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive non-confrontational manner.
• Discuss the spirit of the code, demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate while maintaining compliance with the adopted codes.
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity, working knowledge and to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization.
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of inspections.
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives.
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development, seek advice when needed
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of inspections; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate working knowledge of design and construction
• Demonstrate knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable building, plumbing, and mechanical codes
• Exhibit knowledge of building materials and building material standards, modern construction, and material assembly practices
• Read plans and specifications for new and existing structures
• Communicate verbally and in writing with engineers, architects, builders, and the public

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Secure and maintain compliance with City, county, and state codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings
2. Inspect visually a variety of buildings and construction projects and:

• Determine whether plans, workmanship, and materials conform with legally established requirements
• Verify possession of valid permits for all new construction, alterations, major repairs, and additions to buildings
• Verify compliance with approved plans
• Inspect building, plumbing, and mechanical work

3. Inspect old and dangerous structures for safety, structural, and other
4. Interpret and explain building ordinances, codes, and regulations to builders, contractors, homeowners, and other interested parties
5. Operate a City vehicle in a safe manner
6. Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work independently on field inspections, and make decisions exercising technical judgment; consult with inspection supervisor on more difficult and unusual cases
2. Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports
Inspector is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the building or inspection trades
• ICC certification as a commercial building inspector, have or obtain a commercial plumbing certification within six months of employment
• Maintain a valid driver license and safe driving record throughout employment

Preferred:

• Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Certifications
• Minimum one (1) year inspection experience
• Strong combined inspection skills including structural, plumbing, and mechanical areas

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements:

• The position of General Building Inspector is physical in nature, and involves:
• Constant standing and walking on uneven terrain in various conditions to perform inspections; constant squatting, bending, and kneeling to perform inspections at various sites
• Frequent sitting to write reports and drive to and from inspection sites; frequent twisting to inspect site structure, plumbing and mechanical systems
• Occasional crawling to inspect multi-level structures; occasional climbing and balancing on ladders, stairs, framing, and step ladders at unprotected heights to look for structural hazards; occasional reaching overhead and below shoulder to manipulate tools and equipment
• Frequent light grasp, hand manipulation, and handling needed to use equipment; occasional firm grasp is needed to manipulate tools
• Frequent stepping up/down to get in and out of vehicles, trenches, and foundations; frequent actuate mechanism needed to safely operate vehicles
• Frequent use of far acuity to detect hazards; constant use of near acuity to write reports and perform office tasks
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds; occasional pushing/pulling of up to 20 pounds to open garage doors and overhead doors
• Occasional pushing/pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is frequently performed indoors and outdoors, and occasionally under extreme temperatures. Frequent hearing is needed to provide a high level of communication and customer service to contractors through spoken word in a noisy construction environment.
Required Materials and Equipment
Computers, both desktop and tablet; tape measures, levels, calculator, telephone (office and cellular), small hand tools, office equipment, hardhat, safety glasses, gloves, and light pick-up truck or vehicle will be supplied.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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