Building Inspector (Internal Only)

Salary: $26.93 – $41.49

Starting salary will generally start at lower end of salary range, DOQ

Position Type: Full Time

Opening Date: June 10, 2026

Closing Date: June 15, 2026

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level para-professional and technical duties as needed to implement the civil engineering inspection, building inspection and code enforcement programs of the city. Conducts site inspections on residential, commercial and industrial buildings to assure conformity with established city and state uniform building codes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives and examines building and other structure plans for compliance with adopted codes.

Verifies that plans conform to city ordinances

Assumes authority and responsibility for plan corrections as to conformance to adopted codes.

Performs inspections including zoning setbacks building and other structure footing, foundation, frame, wiring, plumbing, and heating to assure compliance to building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and ordinances.

Investigates alleged code and zoning violations.

Conducts inspections of backflow prevention assemblies and sprinkling systems to determine conformity to federal, state and city ordinances; educates the public regarding the need for backflow protection.

Conducts regular review of codes, ordinances, and regulations; receives legal interpretations as needed to direct enforcement of compliance.

Makes recommendations related to practical application of codes and ordinances; assists in adapting, modifying or rewriting city ordinances as needed.

Conducts routine and complex inspections of a variety of projects related to general improvements to public right-of-ways; approves continuance of work progress or issues "stop work" notices based upon compliance to standards and project specifications; monitors permits related to excavation and encroachment ordinances.

Monitors work performed in public right-of-ways to assure pedestrian and vehicle safety; ensures quality standards are achieved; reviews and inspects work associated with bonds posted with permit applications; upon acceptance, authorizes release of bond.

Maintains daily project records; reads and interprets plans; determines plan conformity to established standards; monitors construction data on plans.

Compiles statistical information; checks computations, structure lay-outs, and grades, disseminates and prepares incoming and outgoing correspondence; assures consistency between specifications and actual construction. Attends pre-construction conferences.

Conducts city-wide inventory of roads, signs and safety devices; may participate in the gathering of traffic study information; performs blue staking for public utilities.

Regular and predictable attendance

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or equivalent GED, plus, two (2) years of specialized training in engineering methods and practices related to testing and compliance; provided through technical college , professional workshops or university studies;

B. Three (3) years of responsible experience performing above or related duties;

C. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of civil engineering testing methods, principles and practices and procedures; sampling and testing applications; construction methods and materials common to public works projects; engineering standards and codes; technical and practical design of public works systems; interpersonal communication skills; FEMA regulations; the use of a variety of technical engineering equipment and drafting tools; political, legal and governmental processes affecting various engineering programs and project management; building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy conservation codes; modern construction methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment; working knowledge of drafting techniques.

Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and interpret plans and specifications; visualize completed projects in planning stages and estimate the end results; estimate quantity of materials accurately; perform advanced mathematical calculations; develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Utah Drivers license.

Must be an I.C.C. certified inspector in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building certification as a plans examiner is desired.

4. Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities generally involving muscular strain such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to performing required job functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking. Daily local travel required in normal course of performing job functions.

FLSA AND AT-WILL STATUS

This position is non-appointed and is entitled to protections of Utah Code 10-3-1105. As such, the Building Inspector shall be entitled to due process appeal authority as set forth in Utah Code 10-3-1106.

The Building Inspector position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This job description describes the general nature, and type of work performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The duties listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of the position. The job description is not intended to and does not imply or create an employment, compensation, or contract right to any person or persons. The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this job description at any time.

Veteran's Preference Points: Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initial appointments only.

Riverdale City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants

selected for employment with the city shall be required to take a

drug and alcohol test with negative results and a background check

as a pre-condition of employment.