Building Inspector, Sr. inspects initial construction and additional repairs to ensure adherence to contract specifications, building ordinances, and zoning laws. May be assigned to residential or commercial structures. Being a Building Inspector, Sr. may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to supervisor or manager. The Building Inspector, Sr. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Building Inspector, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Building Inspector I, II, or III conducts inspections on work performed within the scope of their certification held for new and existing one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, manufactured dwellings, and modular structures. A-Level certification conducts inspections and plan reviews on commercial work within the scope of their certification to ensure compliance with the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. Performs inspections of building and structures of all complexities and issuing approval or disapproval and writing correction notices; enforcing appropriate State specialty codes, ORS, OAR, County ordinances, and other related regulations; providing information regarding permits, specialty codes, and compliance procedures to architects, engineers, builders, and the public.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
Building Inspector I or II:
Building Inspector III:
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL PREPARATION
Building Inspector I, II, or III (Multi-certified):
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent "GED". At least 3-5 years of experience working in jobs having similar duties or knowledge of principles and practices of structural building codes and government legal procedures and terminology in the area of structural building codes and regulations, materials, techniques, and safety standards.
Must have knowledge and skill in the following:
Must have demonstrated ability to:
Physical Requirements:
A balance of time is spent in the field in all types of weather requiring the ability to drive a variety of vehicles, walk on uneven surfaces, climb into trenches and on ladders, crawl into confined spaces, etc., exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position with the Community Development Department. The starting hourly wage for this position is:
Building Inspector I: $24.46 per hour, with future increases extending up to a current maximum of $30.94 per hour.
Building Inspector II: $26.97 per hour, with future increases extending up to a current maximum of $34.11 per hour.
Building Inspector III: $29.73 per hour, with future increases extending up to a current maximum of $37.64 per hour.
Starting compensation is determined by Klamath County based upon skill. The normal work schedule is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. This position is classified as Non-Exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and, therefore, is eligible for overtime pay. This position is represented by the International Laborer's Union, Local 737.
Klamath County offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Employee benefits include the following:
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