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Our Building Services Department is essential to guiding Herriman’s growth and ensuring every project in our community is safe, durable, and built to the highest standards. We are a team that values collaboration, technical expertise, and a commitment to public service. As Herriman continues to expand, we’re seeking a detail-driven professional to support responsible development in a growing city. If you’re ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply and join our team.
We will hire either a level I/II/III candidate based on experience. The description below is for the level I/II positions. Please note, additional higher-level functions may exist for the level III position. This position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Hiring Ranges DOE
Inspector I - $25.21, $31.51, $37.83
Inspector II - $26.74, $37.96, $45.46
Inspector III - $34.31, $42.93, $51.49
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Building Official.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (I/II)
- Administers, interprets, and is responsible to enforce State and City building and development codes.
- Provides an intermediate level of expertise to understand and interpret codes, laws, and regulations to ensure proper construction and implementation of codes.
- Ensues proper recording and documentation of inspections and violations for records and references. Provides reports on construction of buildings and housings. May provide analysis and updates to management.
- Reviews, inspects, and addresses minor complaints pertaining to residential and commercial construction, housing, property maintenance, and public nuisances.
- Reviews permitted construction for compliance with codes, ordinances, standard engineering practices, and related regulatory practices to include, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
- Provides interpretations for building plans or blueprints for compliance with building and development codes. Receives clarification from higher level inspectors as needed.
- Issues building permits and certificates of occupancy.
- Confers and provides some expertise with property owners, architects, engineers, and attorneys pertaining to the interpretation and enforcement of building and development codes.
- Calculates permitting fees.
- Provides research and recommendations to assist with updating State and City building and development codes.
- Performs other duties as assigned including being on call for natural disasters and City emergencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Level I Experience:
- Current combination ICC Residential Certified and minimum two (2) years’ experience in field inspections
OR
- Four (4) years of construction related work.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level II Experience:
- Current combination ICC Residential Certified, minimum of 2 ICC Commercial Certifications
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in field inspections
OR
- Five (5) years of construction related work.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level III Experience:
- ICC Building Plans Examiner Certifications
- Minimum four (4) years experience in field inspections
OR
- Seven (7) years of construction related work.
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- Technical skills in basic office programs. Ability to use field technology as required.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Must obtain a Combination License within six months of employment date. (I/II)
- Current ICC Combination Residential and Commercial Inspector (III)
Additional Requirements:
- Must be at least 18yrs old.
- Requires a valid Utah Driver’s License.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and driving record check
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Technical skills in basic office programs. Ability to use field technology as required.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
- Read and interpret plans and specifications; visualize completed projects in planning stages and estimate the end results; estimate quantity of materials accurately; perform advanced mathematical calculations.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, elected officials, and other agencies of the public.
- Ability to oversee inspections on a variety of major construction projects; prioritize tasks; establish effective working relationships with employees and the public; work requires frequent supervision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain. Frequent physical activity related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and moderate lifting. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing.
- Great mental effort is required daily; a great amount of pressure and fatigue is present during an average workday.
- Moderate exposure to overtime with some weekend work required with constant exposure to deadlines.
- Field work and exposure to noise, dust, all types of weather conditions, and traffic and construction site hazards; moderate climbing/balancing and constant stooping and kneeling are required.
- Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking.
- Frequent travel required in the course of performing portions of job functions.
- Tasks also require regular use of a telephone, copy machine, calculator, and City vehicle.
- The City may make reasonable accommodations to the work environment and duties for those who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Take the next step in your career. Apply today!
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- Civil Rights Coordinator: Please feel free to reach out to our Civil Rights Coordinator at any time. HR Manager 801.727.0906.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and driving record check.
- In accordance with Utah Code 71A-2, we provide Veterans’ Preference in the hiring process. Applicants requesting preference must email their DD-214 or other official military service documentation to hr@herriman.gov. Human Resources will review the submitted documentation and note the applicant’s Veterans’ Preference status for consideration during the recruitment process. The organization appreciates the service of all veterans and encourages eligible applicants to apply.
