Job Description

Starting Annual Salary: $70,720 - $84,156.80, DOE

General Statement of Duties

This position functions as the direct Supervisor for the Inspector team within the Building Division. Acts as Building Official in his/her absence. Performs a variety of technical duties related to the inspection of structures including the review of construction plans and documents to ensure compliance with county building and zoning codes; performs administrative and professional duties, management and coordination of activities to ensure all construction projects comply with adopted codes and ordinances; develops and writes technical documents for enforcement of the County\xe2\x80\x99s policies, requiring the employee to exercise technical judgement and discretion based on extensive professional knowledge; directs, coaches and mentors building division employees as assigned, and performs other related duties as required.

Classification Summary

This position is a working Supervisor position who will conduct all types of building inspection services and plan review services as necessary per demand. Primary function of an employee in this class is to ensure consistency in inspection procedures, through performance of technical review and inspection of structures for which a permit is required, as well as coordination, training and management of building division staff to ensure the same outcomes, ensuring compliance with County ordinances and state and other applicable building codes. This is a management level position under the general supervision of the Building Official, with considerable latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of the position are performed in a building construction environment and outdoors, as well as an office environment and may include exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration and under the direction of the Building Official, manage, direct and support building division staff;
• Performs the duties of the Building Official in his or her absence;
• Based on demand, may function as an Inspector, or Plans Reviewer as needed, and as directed by the Building Official;
• Directly manages the inspector team including scheduling and leave requests, assignment of workload, and prioritization of efforts as needed to ensure consistent and superior customer service;
• Coordinates with supervisors, departments and outside county and state agencies, as deemed necessary to address the issues of complex building projects or enforcement procedures on code violations;
• Provides advanced professional and technical code interpretation and solutions to problems for staff, contractors, engineers, design professionals and the public;
• Assists Building Division staff in utilizing conflict resolution techniques to diffuse tense situations with customers who are angry, frustrated or confused because of inspection processes and code requirements;
• Coordinates with inspection staff for code interpretations and makes recommendations to the Building Official based on findings;
• Develops and conducts training programs and organizes continuing education programs for Building Division Staff;
• Assists with plans review as needed, as well as management of the building plans reviewer team, providing code interpretation and recommendations;
• Point of contact for citizen questions and complaints that arise in the Building Division, escalating situations to the Building Official as appropriate;
• Effectively communicates the County\xe2\x80\x99s and Department\xe2\x80\x99s organizational goals, objectives and values to staff and modeling behavior that is consistent with them;
• Involves employees in decision making processes, seeks employee ideas and input, encourages and emphasizes accountability for employees to be productive and to produce high quality work, recognizes and works with differences with employees and their work styles;
• Establishes clear standards for employee work performance, monitoring work performance, track qualitative performance measures, and providing timely feedback to staff about work performance;
• Identifies certification and training needs, conducting and scheduling necessary training to target work performance and certification maintenance;
• Evaluates existing protocols and procedures and works to update and train staff as necessary; makes suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing problems and daily work;
• Actively look out for the safety for employees, through training and setting safety expectations;
• Maintains knowledge of, and performs all work in accordance with, county plans, policies, codes, requirements, objectives and issues; maintains professional standards of continuous improvement and ensures responsible stewardship of public resources;
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate for all inspection results, including violations and path of resolution; communicates results to affected parties as necessary for compliance;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles of supervisory practices; ability to apply county personnel regulations and procedural training of subordinates; well versed in best practices of team development and coaching;
• Principles, procedures, materials and standard practices of building construction, including stages when inspections to detect violations and defects are most easily observed and corrected;
• Advanced knowledge of standard practices and procedures for field inspection;
• Knowledge of standard practices and procedures for building plan review;
• Advanced knowledge of current local, state, and national building codes, rules and ordinances; modern construction methods and materials; legal processes involved in the enforcement of codes and ordinances; current computer software, email and internet applications;
• Principles and best practices for safety management including training and compliance of subordinates;
• Best practices for conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques for difficult situations

Ability to:

• Demonstrate accountability- accepting responsibility for team and own actions, proactively finding solutions;
• Think analytically, using reasoning and positive communication skills to solve problems;
• Be innovative, looking beyond standard solutions;
• Consistently demonstrate excellent judgment;
• Ability to form a sound decision using best available information;
• Work with variety of individuals from various backgrounds in person or on the telephone;
• Learn and use new skills brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Manage time and resources effectively to meet Department goals;
• Follow written and oral instructions; reading and interpreting complex construction plans, blueprints, designs, maps, diagrams, and related documents, including relating them to actual construction;
• Detect and suggest corrections to inferior or deficient design, workmanship, materials and other hazards in an on-site inspection;
• Prepare oral and written reports and maintain review, inspection, and enforcement records and findings, documents, correspondence, and related files and records;
• Communicate effectively, both orally in writing to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees across the Department, the public, developers and builders, customers, applicants, property owners, and other interested and affected parties, including communication of complex technical requirements to homeowners and others with limited experience;
• Work independently or in a group, completing assignments in a timely fashion; efficiently prioritize work load, including assignment to subordinates and accurately evaluate performance;
• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Traverse construction site terrain and conditions, climb stairs, fixed and portable ladders, access crawl spaces and occasionally inspect in tight, cramped spaces;
• Operate a motor vehicle;

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Associate Degree or advanced technical training in construction management or related field is preferred;
• Minimum three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 direct construction experience;
• Minimum five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a Building Inspector, and/or Building Plans reviewer;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Special Qualifications

• Must hold ICC, IRC (residential) and IBC (commercial) certification as a Building Inspector. ICC Mechanical Inspector certification preferred. If not in place at hire, will be required within 12 months of hire date;
• ICC Certified residential and/or commercial plans review certification is preferred; if not in place at time of hire, will be required within 18 months of hire date;
• ICC Certified Building Official (CB0) designation preferred; if not in place at time of hire, will be required within (2) years of hire date;
• Idaho Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license;
• Must successfully complete a background investigation through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively with others in person, telephone and electronically;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, technical documents, review plans, and diagrams, and move through unfamiliar buildings, climb ladders, crawl around and under buildings and ditches and across steep and/or rough terrain;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, and operate a motor vehicle;
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, strength, and agility to work in an office environment that requires sitting for long periods of time and to perform field inspections at building sites.

EOE Statement

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection is made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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