Building Inspector
Opening
CAA is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Combination Building Inspector for the Denver, Colorado area.
Performs a variety of complex multi-disciplinary technical and specialized building inspections to ensure that all residential, commercial and industrial construction complies with established standards, codes and ordinances designed to safeguard building occupants and the public. Assists with the review and approval of residential and commercial construction plans and building permits, assists with evaluation of alternative materials and methods of construction and makes recommendations of approval or denial to the Chief Building Official and Building Official. Answers complex code questions and provides technical information to design professionals, contractors and citizens and imparts code knowledge and information to the inspection team.
Requirements
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in commercial building inspection and/or residential combination inspection with additional experience in any of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, mechanical installations and/or inspections; grading inspection. Two years of building construction experience, including at least one year of building inspection experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of:
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Building-related national building codes.
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General zoning and land use laws.
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General grading practices.
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Codes and ordinances related to disabled and public access.
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Principles and techniques of building inspection.
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Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
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Major types of building construction, materials and methods
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Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial and residential buildings.
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Pertinent federal state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Education and Experience
Associate's degree in construction management or a related field. Five years related experience as a municipal inspector plans examiner or a related experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Certificates
Multiple ICC Certifications as a Building, Electrical, Plumbing and/or Mechanical Inspector. ICC Electrical Certification required or State Journeyman/Master license.