Building Inspector III

Pays $50.30 to $58.33 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides up to 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter. Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight‑time hour paid. More benefit details are available by clicking the Benefits tab of this job posting. Major Function and Purpose Under the direction of the Deputy Director Community Development, performs mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire inspections of commercial and residential buildings and construction sites, as well as plan review as needed. General Function The Plans Examiner/Building Inspector III performs a variety of duties related to residential and commercial development including inspection of commercial and residential construction projects and interpretation of applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and environmental codes. Work involves examining installation methods, materials, and construction details of commercial, multifamily, and single‑family structures to verify compliance with standards, codes, regulations, and approved plans; providing information concerning construction codes and requirements; preparing reports; and operating inspection tracking software and reporting systems. Supervision Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Job Duties and Responsibilities This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job‑related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee, and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties. Conduct field inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with the International Code Council (ICC) Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes, State Energy, Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality and Barrier Free Codes, as well as other state laws and City of Port Orchard Ordinances and policies Read and interpret architectural drawings, site plans, topography, and structural drawings with actual construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes Recommends interpretations of adopted codes Review architectural and structural plans for compliance with adopted technical codes, evaluate proposals for new materials, conduct research regarding newproducts and materials for code compliance, and prepare corrections notices when appropriate Explain codes, policies, and procedures to the developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and other members of the public at the front counter, over the phone, in the field and in writing Respond to and/or address construction compliance concerns and assist in developing policies and procedures Maintain notes, files, and records documenting inspections and related work Establish and maintain effective working relationships Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times Prepare written documentation with clearly organized thoughts to advise applicants of plan and design constructions Research potential solutions to problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings and building construction Maintain knowledge of changes in construction codes and review professional code books, journals, and ordinances to verify and interpret applicable codes Respond in a timely and professional manner to members of the public and contractors Attend and represent the department at meetings as directed Reliable and regular attendance is required Other duties as assigned Contacts and Relationships This position has contact in person, via telephone, electronic communication or through written correspondence with citizens, various City departments and their personnel, planning groups and agencies, contractors, and design professionals. Will collaborate and coordinate workload with Building Inspector I, Plans Examiner/Building Inspector II, and/or outside consultants. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors. May need to work in confined spaces or noisy work areas. May be exposed to extremes in temperature, chemicals, or noxious fumes, machinery or its moving parts, various construction‑related chemicals, construction zones, open trenches, traffic, and specialized equipment. Protective clothing or equipment may be required for completion of some job duties, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May be required to work overtime. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of construction codes including the Washington state building codes, uniform plumbing code, and 2021 International Building Code (IBC); applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to plans review, building inspection, and code enforcement; design and structural engineering principles, techniques, and practices; plans examination and review procedures; interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy; construction tools, equipment, materials, safety standards, and modern methods of building construction; and modern office procedures, methods, and equipment. Ability to operate a personal computer and related word processing, permitting, and engineering software; perform complex and technical review of construction plans; perform a variety of inspections at construction sites; work independently with little direction; communicate effectively with the public, contractors, developers and co‑workers, both orally and in writing; explain technical items and problems in a lay person’s terms, and read, interpret, apply, and explain regulations, plans, policies, and procedures. Physical Requirements Must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time; work in and on structures under construction; and climb, bend, and work in tight or confined areas. Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and distance vision are essential to performance of the position. Corrective lenses may be utilized. Must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard. Minimum Requirements High School or GED is required. Four years of experience performing commercial, multifamily, and residential inspections for a municipal government are required. ICC or IAPMO certifications as a Residential Building Inspector (B1), Commercial Building Inspector (B2), Mechanical Inspector (M1), and Plumbing Inspector (P1) are all required upon hire. Current, valid, unsuspended WA Driver’s License is required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver’s license in accordance with state law. Preferred qualifications include experience working in construction trades, trade school completion, work as a building or fire plans examiner in municipal government and ICC Certification as a Building Plans Examiner and Fire Inspector I. Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. Disability Accommodations Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Disclaimer This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. #J-18808-Ljbffr