CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR - RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW / INSPECTOR

Construction Inspector 2

We are currently recruiting to fill one Construction Inspector 2 vacancy in our residential construction plan review and inspection team. This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in joining the Residential Building Plan Review and Inspection team within DCD's Building and Fire Safety Division regardless of your level of experience as the vacancy may be filled as a Technician, Construction Inspector 1 or Construction Inspector 2 depending on your qualifications. The department provides development and training through an approved automatic progression process, enabling employees hired as a Technician or Inspector 1 to automatically promote to a Construction Inspector 2 after meeting progression requirements. The ideal candidate for this position will have three or more years of experience performing residential construction plan review and / or inspection for a government agency with code enforcement authority and possess current International Code Council (ICC) ICC Residential Building Inspector and Residential Plans Examiner certifications. Depending on qualifications, we will bring you on at one of the following levels in the Construction Inspection series :

Construction Technician General Overview

This category is designed as a trainee / apprentice position to progress through the construction inspector series. An employee in the Construction Technician classification will develop skills in accomplishing and assisting with on-site inspection or plans review assignments in support of residential construction permit application and construction projects. ($28.89 / hr - $36.97 / hr)

Construction Inspector 1 General Overview

An employee in the Construction Inspector 1 classification performs basic general plan review and on-site inspection work in support of a variety of residential permit application or construction projects and compliance actions, responds to customer or citizen inquiries and maintains records in electronic and paper formats as required. ($33.07 / hr - $42.30 / hr)

Construction Inspector 2 General Overview

An employee in the Construction Inspector 2 classification performs journey level plan review and on-site inspection work in support of all manner of residential building permit application and construction activities, code compliance or other actions to assure compliance with the applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Authorizes issuance or denial of permits and coordinates with other DCD staff to assure that building permits and related applications are processed consistent with adopted procedures and within established time frames. Answers citizen requests for information within established timeframes, performs code research as needed and proposes code, process and procedure changes as needed. ($35.39 / hr - $45.28 / hr)

This position will be posted continuously until filled, first review December 1, 2025. Qualifications for performance of the essential functions :

Required Education and Experience :

Construction Technician - High school diploma or GED; AND - One (1) year of construction inspection / plans review experience, OR - Equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required. Preferred Education and Experience Associate or higher Degree or technical certificate in engineering, building construction or related field. Residential permitting, plan review or inspection experience in a City or County