- Salary
- $57k
- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
Required skills
- ICC Building Inspector
- AutoCAD
- Building Codes
- Microsoft Office
About the role
About the Department
Position Objective: The Building Inspector inspects initial construction and additional repairs to ensure adherence to building ordinances and zoning laws.
Position Duties
Essential Functions:
- Reviews building permits to assure compliance with zoning ordinance requirements.
- Inspect structures to ensure they meet code and comply with ordinances and zoning laws.
- Examine plans to ensure structure complies with building codes.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
- Prepares correspondence and notices of violations.
- Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of building ordinances.
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Required:
- Associate’s degree in architecture, engineering, building construction and two years of related experience in building construction, architecture or engineering.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid South Dakota Driver’s License.
Certifications Required:- Obtain International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector or equivalent within 1 year in position.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
- This position frequently remains stationary for long periods of time and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
- Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted, and move 40 pounds with assistance.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.
Other Qualifications
Working Environment:
- Work is performed indoors in an office where noise and interruptions often occur and outdoors work where the employee is exposed to weather conditions (50/50).
- Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
- Some travel may be required for training and meetings.
- Safe use of mobile devices in the field is required.
- Occasionally work in hazardous locations.
About Pennington County Sheriff's Office
Pennington County provides public administration and essential services to residents.
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