Lead Building Inspector

$96,075 - $121,700/Yr

Weld County - Greeley, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Greeley, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Lead Building Inspector is a full-time supervisory employee of the building department essential to and charged with the daily technical and administrative work associated with plan review and building inspection of residential and commercial demolition and building projects of all types. This position is responsible for the supervision, training, and professional development of building inspectors teaching timely communication of building code knowledge to coworkers, homebuilders, general contractors, subcontractors, the public, both in the office at the service counter and in the field. This training includes a strong emphasis on communication skills and customer service. The Lead Building Inspector shall possess the ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism when dealing with coworkers, County management, the general public, developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers through personal interaction and written communications. They must be a patient and excellent listener to fully understand the question(s) asked or issue(s) communicated so to gather all pertinent and necessary information from all stakeholders. They should demonstrate empathy and genuine concern with a supportive can-do customer service attitude as often things are not going well for the stakeholder. An excellent eye for detail with all written communication is essential, as well as confidence in their knowledge of building codes and their ability to perform inspections. The Lead Building Inspector must keep an open mind in seeking out solutions for the public, understanding that there are rules, and there are exceptions to rules, mindful that no two projects are exactly alike. Testing will be required for applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process who indicate bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities. This test will certify the selected, bilingual candidate and allow for a bilingual pay differential (begins July 1, 2024).

Responsibilities

• Present themselves in a professional and courteous manner and appearance at all times.
• Lead, train, and supervise the building inspectors.
• Assist with the professional development of the building inspectors.
• Perform building inspections.
• Monitor and manage the inspection workload on a daily basis.
• Keep the building official informed of all issues facing the building inspection operation.
• Assist the building official with the development and enforcement of building department policies.
• Keep personal protective equipment (PPE) in your assigned county vehicle at all times.
• Use appropriate PPE when necessary and appropriate, while at jobsites.
• Wear County issued work attire or similar professional clothing when in the field.
• Read and interpret County Code, ICC building codes and the National Electrical Code.
• Keep all code books in your assigned County vehicle at all times.
• Verbally communicate with design and construction personnel on the job site, or via phone and email.
• Provide understandable written inspection results with good spelling of general and construction industry specific terms.
• Practice courteous, defensive driving habits.
• Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.
• Assist with office coverage and walk-in questions, as needed.
• Respect your fleet vehicle by keeping the interior and exterior well maintained and clean.
• Maintain and clean office on a regular basis to maintain a professional appearance.
• Perpetually maintain your Colorado electrical license through continuing education.
• Perpetually maintain your ICC certifications through continuing education.
• Other work as assigned by the building official.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years of field experience in electrical construction
• 5 years of field experience in residential and commercial building inspection
• Colorado driver's license by the employment start date and maintain a valid license for the duration of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited community college or university
• 10 years of field experience in electrical construction
• 10 years of field experience in residential & commercial building inspection

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.