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Building Inspector

Date Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2025

Department: Community Development

Compensation:  $35.49 - $42.59 per hour ($73,815 - $88,578 per year)

Hours: Full-Time, Year-Round

Deadline: Open until filled

Documents/Forms

Employment Application Form 

Building Inspector Job Description 

Position Objectives:

There are four primary objectives for this position:

  • Performs a variety of commercial, industrial, residential plan review and building and safety inspections of new and existing properties for compliance with Town adopted regulations and building codes. 
  • Manages, coordinates and reports building efficiency and renewable energy programs for the Community Development Department’s responsibilities outlined in the Town’s Crested Butte’s Climate Action Plan
  • Code Enforcement
  • Supports the Town’s Public Works Department in managing the design and new construction/reconstruction of existing Town facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Building Inspector

  • Reports to the Town’s Chief Building Official and collaborates with the Town’s Public Works director.
  • Conducts permit plan review.
  • Inspects new and existing industrial, commercial and/or residential buildings and construction for conformance to codes, regulations, plans, specifications, and standards.
  • Interprets building and zoning code regulations.
  • Issues permits; calculates and collects fees.
  • Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others in regard to code requirements and alternatives; resolves complaints and issues wherever possible.
  • Investigates complaints of existing buildings to determine appropriate usage and possible hazardous/life-safety issues.
  • Reviews plans and specifications for buildings and related construction involving installation, remodeling, replacement, and repair for use in performance of inspections.
  • Documents and maintains accurate records of inspections, actions taken and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence and issues notices to correct code violations.
  • Develops and maintains knowledge of construction technology, materials and methods, and updates code knowledge.
  • Ensures that safe work practices and procedures are followed, and that appropriate safety equipment is utilized.

Building Energy Efficiency Analyst

  • Track and record energy assessments for residential remodel projects.
  • Track and record ZERH Program HERS Index results for new residential projects
  • Supports and provides technical assistance for building efficiency, building electrification and renewable energy projects in the Town.
  • Identify, help create and implement new program opportunities to improve building efficiency within the Town’s municipal buildings and the community at-large

Code Enforcement

  • Building Code Compliance
  • Building and lighting code enforcement and administration.

Construction Management Support

  • Provides management or support to the design and plan development for new construction/reconstruction of existing Town facilities
  • Provides management or support of new construction/reconstruction in existing Town facilities

Minimum Requirements:

  • Equivalent to high school diploma and three (3) years of experience in the inspection and enforcement of building codes.
  • Must possess or be able to acquire a valid International Code Council certification as a residential building inspector. Must possess or be able to acquire a valid International Code Council certification as a commercial building inspector, mechanical inspector, and plans examiner certifications within four years.
  • Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
  • Construction management experience desired.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Knowledge of:

  • Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry, and its application to building/construction inspection work.
  • Construction and inspection practices, procedures, and techniques.
  • Applicable codes and regulations as adopted by the Town
  • Zoning and Land Use codes.
  • Procedures for documentation of inspections and correction of violations.
  • Construction methods, materials, and equipment.
  • Safety practices and techniques.
  • Techniques for dealing effectively with co-workers and the public.
  • Preference for experience with building efficiency techniques and technologies, building electrification, renewable energy, and general built environment sustainability
  • Supports education of building community and the public.

Skill in:

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Inspection of materials, workmanship, and the construction and installation of various systems; and detect and locate faulty materials and poor work quality.
  • Gathering and compiling information; preparing accurate reports.
  • Consistently applying concepts, laws, techniques, approaches, and guidelines of professional work in the field of building inspections.
  • Interpreting maps, site and building plans, graphs, and specifications.
  • Operating office equipment, including computers and associated software.
  • Organizing and prioritizing work and meeting critical deadlines.
  • Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
  • Basic administrative and budgetary accounting.
  • Maintaining attention to detail and accuracy while meeting critical deadlines.
  • Interpreting, coordinating, and enforcing a variety of laws, codes, ordinances, special requirements, and other standards applicable to the construction industry
  • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

Benefits: 

We believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • 100% Employer Paid Employee & Dependent Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • $900 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Employer-paid employee life insurance
  • Paid Vacation (based on years of service)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • 401 (a) Employer Match Retirement Savings Plan

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email application, resume, and cover letter to jobs@crestedbutte-co.gov. 

The Town of Crested Butte is an equal employment opportunity employer.  We will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with the ADA.