Building inspector Jobs in Billings, MT

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Billings, MT 59101

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400226

Department : Planning & Community Services

Division : Building

Opening Date : 11 / 19 / 2024

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis."

Position Overview

Salary Range :

• Combination Inspector I : $50,032.11 - $67,042.77 / annually
• Combination Inspector II : $54,177.55 - $72,597.62 / annually
• Combination Inspector III : $58,666.61 - $78,612.98 / annually
• Salary range reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training
• A 4% COLA has been approved effective 7-1-2025 and a 3.5% COLA has been approved effective 7-1-2026

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.

Job Summary :

Under general supervision, to perform technical building inspection work involved in enforcing compliance with building codes, regulations and ordinances.

Scope of Responsibility :

Sets precedent within limits and / or administers operating rules and procedures under management guidance. Performs troubleshooting or analysis; problems require interpretation of data using generally prescribed procedures. Failures and successes impact the department or functional operations. Requires frequent interaction to provide detailed procedural explanations or technical responses, where relationships involve cooperation within the overall organization and / or directly interfacing with individual customers or vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Combination Inspector I

This is the entry level in the Combination Inspector class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Combination Inspector II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. In addition, positions at this level do not possess all certifications required for those positions allocated to the Combination Inspector II level. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Combination Inspector II

This is the full journey level in the Combination Inspector class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Combination Inspector I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgement and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Combination Inspector II level are normally filled by advancement from the Combination Inspector I level when employees obtain certification in building, mechanical, and plumbing. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Combination Inspector II level as well as the required certifications.

Combination Inspector III

This is the master level in the Combination Inspector class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Combination Inspector I and II levels by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, including the ability to make all inspections performed by the Building Division, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only limited occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and positions at the Combination Inspector III level are normally filled by advancement from the Combination Inspector II level when employees obtain Electrical certification and the required experience. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards from the Combination Inspector III level as well as the required certifications.

Department Operations

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills for all Positions :

Required Qualifications and Skills for the Combination Inspector I

Required Qualifications and Skills for the Combination Inspector II

Required Qualifications and Skills for the Combination Inspector III

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is primarily outside in the elements. Work conditions require moderate physical effort, moving between 5 and 25 pounds, where effort is occasional, between 15% and 45% of the time. Work conditions require high attention to detail or deadlines frequently (between 45% and 70% of the time). A typical workday involves exposure to multiple disagreeable elements, none of which are of greater than moderate intensity, on an occasional basis (between 15% and 45% of the time). Frequent driving is required.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

The City of Billings offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement / pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time employees. Optional plans are available for employees that include health savings account, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts.

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