Building Inspector - Temporary

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
04/27/25
Division:
Building Safety Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description:

The Building Inspector role is a great opportunity for someone who:

• Has an eye for detail relating to structural safety.
• Enjoys working with a collaborative and experienced team.
• Wants to conduct fieldwork in various locations throughout Jefferson County.

If this sounds like you, Jefferson County Building Safety’s Inspector role may be what you’ve been searching for!

The Building Inspector is responsible for performing technical inspection work throughout the county as needed. This individual will inspect various structures (industrial, commercial, residential, etc.) to ensure compliance with building codes. The Building Inspector reviews blueprints, diagrams and plans, and a variety of structures in progress and in final form, to ensure compliance with codes. Failed inspections require this role to issue correction notices and stop-work orders, as well as explanations of correction notices and building codes to various officials, agencies and the public. This work also involves responding to complaints regarding potential building code violations.

SCHEDULE:

Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefit position scheduled to work approximately 20-24 hours per week. This work is scheduled in relation to the needs and projects of the building safety/inspections team.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $32.00 - $38.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

BENEFITS:

This is a temporary, non-benefit position. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Building Inspector is responsible for:

• Driving throughout the county to perform various types of inspections (plumbing, electrical, structural safety, etc.).
• Note: Inspections in the field require extensive use of a ladder.
• Employee MUST be able to lift 50-100 lbs of material as needed for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ensuring compliance with current building safety codes.
• Interpreting plans and issuing written code interpretations.
• Working with the Sheriff's Office and fire departments to evaluate hazardous conditions where appropriate.
• Explaining product installation requirements and clarifying technical codes.
• Issuing corrections and stop work orders.
• Ensuring adherence of scope of work to accepted plans and documents.
• Maintaining a wide variety of accurate records, forms and reports in conjunction with field inspections.
• Providing customers field training pertaining to construction procedures and code interpretations.
• Providing administrative backup for office staff. This can include, but is not limited to, answering phones, scheduling inspections, clarifying written notices, explaining policies and procedures and giving general information when needed.
• This role is expected to testify in court when a situation requires.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities :

• Please note that, at minimum, a plumbing journeyman inspector license is preferred
• Understanding, or Willingness to Learn, Applicable Building Safety Codes
• Basic Computer Skills Related to Data Entry
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Willingness to Learn New Procedures
• Collaborative Spirit

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on

the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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