Building Inspector II / III

Make a lasting impact one inspection at a time as a Building Inspector at the City of Bozeman! In this role you will be at the heart of construction projects, reviewing plans, performing complicated on-site inspections on existing buildings and buildings under construction to ensure compliance with related building codes and local ordinances, and providing guidance to builders from foundation to final occupancy. The ideal candidate enjoys technical detail, fieldwork, continuous learning, and being a trusted resource for both industry professionals and community members. 

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid paternal leave, potential for bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more!

Please attach any relevant certifications to your application.

Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Week: Typically, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Building Inspector II: $41.70 - $45.57 per hour DOE
Building Inspector III: $46.03 - $50.30 per hour DOE

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Performs detailed and technical residential and commercial inspections (building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical) of buildings and sites under development during all phases of construction to monitor for compliance with applicable building codes, ordinances, regulations, approved plans, and permit requirements.
• Examines building plans, permit applications, and construction documents during development and assists contractors in meeting occupancy and code requirements.
• Conducts final inspections, maintaining the authority to postpone building/project completion based on the adherence to related codes.
• Conducts on-site and follow up inspections of building foundations, structural components, framing, roofing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, life-safety, and other applicable construction elements within the inspector’s assigned areas of responsibility.
• Interprets and applies adopted building codes, ordinances, regulations, and technical standards and explains requirements to contractors, property owners, design professionals, and members of the public.
• Investigates and explains building codes, ordinances, regulations, and permitting requirements to contractors, architects, engineers, property owners, applications, and members of the public.
• Identifies code violations, deficiencies, and unsafe conditions and communications required correction for remediation.
• Composes field inspections and reports of corrective actions to architects, engineers, and applicants in order to remedy deficiencies noted during plan review and/or inspections.
• Prepares and maintains accurate inspection records including inspection reports, correction notices, photographs, permit documentation, correspondence, and electronic records.
• Provides information to building designers, project owners, and contractors regarding project design, structural calculations, and coordination with other public agencies.
• Promotes a process of cooperation and education to attain compliance.
• Reviews periodicals, trade journals, and engineering reports to research new products and materials to ensure they are installed based on manufacturers’ installation instructions.
• Serves as a resource for members of the public in code applications, permitting processes, and related activities.
• Researches problems, analyzes various approaches, and recommends solutions.
• Coordinates work with other divisions within the organization to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Utilizes a City vehicle to travels to and perform on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and regulations.
• Ensures all work is completed in accordance with prescribed safe work methods, including enforcing the use of appropriate safety equipment as required.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Provides testimony, documentation, or other information for administrative or legal proceedings related to inspections, code violations, permits, or enforcement actions, when required.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

BUILDING INSPECTOR II:

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• 2 years of experience in building construction, building inspection, or plans examining, or
• Current certification as a Journeyman electrician or Journeyman plumber, and
• 1 year of experience as a Building Inspector, and
• Possession of three (3) of the following ICC or equivalent certifications at the time of hire and must maintain through recertification:
  • Residential Building Inspector (B1),
  • Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1),
  • Residential Electrical Inspector (E1),
  • Commercial Building Inspector (B2),
  • Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2),
  • Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2),
  • IAPMO Plumbing Inspector, or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work with the ability to obtain two additional required certifications within the first 12 months of employment and two additional required certifications within the following 12 months, for a total of four certifications within 24 months of employment.

BUILDING INSPECTOR III:

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• 2 years of experience in building construction, plans examining, or building inspection, or
• Current certification as a Master electrician or Master plumber, and
• 3 years of experience as a Building Inspector, and
• Possession of four (4) of the following ICC or equivalent certifications at the time of hire and maintain through recertification:

• Residential Building Inspector (B1),
• Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1),
• Residential Electrical Inspector (E1),
• Commercial Building Inspector (B2),
• Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2),
• Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2),
• IAPMO Plumbing Inspector, or

• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. This may include a current certification as a Master electrician or Master plumber with the ability to obtain four certifications within 12 months of employment.

• Must possess a current valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record and have the ability to obtain a Montana Driver’s License within 60 days of employment.

Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of the conditional offer process including, but not limited to a driving record history check, criminal background check, thorough reference checks, and general internet search.

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn all applicable Federal, State, and local codes, rules, and regulations, including the Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, and International Codes for Building, Mechanical, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, and Fuel Gas.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of modern building construction.
• Knowledge of construction materials and their correct installation methods.
• Knowledge of basic math principles.
• Ability to interpret Federal, State, and Municipal building ordinances and guidelines as they apply to the application, plans, and actual construction.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of persons including situations in which individuals may be upset over some issue involved with City activities and policies.
• Ability to conduct thorough inspections of new and existing buildings.
• Ability to instruct project owners, designers, and contractors in methods they need to employ in order to meet code requirements.
• Ability to plan and manage area of responsibility to aid the public in the efficient compliance of the adopted codes to avoid time delays and associated costs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, mobile, and related devices using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Ability to safely operate and care for motor vehicles and/or assigned City owned equipment.
• Demonstrates integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness and the use of the appropriate levels of discretion in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.