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Building Inspector/Plans Examiner for Building and Mechanical

City of Hayden, ID

The individual in this position works independently under general supervision of the Director of Building Services/Building Official and performs various technical functions in support of the building inspection/plan review process. Work is performed in a public environment where effective communication is a crucial part of the person’s job effectiveness. Primary responsibilities include reviewing construction plans and documents; conducting inspections of residential, industrial, and commercial buildings, structures and projects to ensure compliance with City as well as other applicable building; and mechanical codes, ordinances, zoning, safety, and City wastewater requirements The individual in this position is required to work together with other departments to improve and maintain efficiency in operations and provide quality customer service.

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Job posted on 7/24/08

Building/Mechanical Inspector - Plans Examiner

Bingham County, ID

Salary: Grade 13: $2,897 Min - $3,119 Max - DOE
Grade 14: $3,043 Min - $4,116 Max – DOE (Plans Examiner)

Closing Date: August 1, 2008, at 5:00 pm

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform technical on-site inspections to ensure compliance with County ordinances and state and other applicable building codes. This is a journey level inspector/examiner position. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Official, with considerable latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative. An incumbent in the position that has the certification and credentials to review building plans may be classified in pay grade 14. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office and field environment and may include exposure to adverse weather conditions.

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Job posted on 7/09/08

Assistant Building Official

City of Edmonds

Salary: Starting salary minimum of $5,221 per month, up to $6,526 per month, DOE, with a potential salary maximum of $7,832 per month, DOE, plus benefits

Under the direction of the Building Official, oversees the development review process for plans examination and field inspection responsibilities of the Division. Assists in the administrative duties for the Division. Responsible for the supervision of field inspection and plan review staff and assists in the supervision of other staff as assigned. Trains, plans, organizes and supervises the work of all field inspectors and plan reviewers. Establishes and implements quality controls for plan review and field inspection services. Performs structural and non-structural plan review for complex residential, multifamily and commercial buildings. Prior to building permit issuance, assures that approved plans meet State mandated building, plumbing, mechanical, barrier free, energy, ventilation, and State imposed amendments and City codes and ordinances.

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Job posted on 7/09/08

Chief Building Official

City of Bozeman, Montana

Salaray: $57,422 to $63,502 DOQ - plus excellent benefits

With a population of 32,414, Bozeman prides itself in offering a small town atmosphere with big city amenities to residents and visitors alike. Nestled in the Gallatin Valley, encompassed by the majestic Rocky Mountains, Bozeman is considered to be the prime spot in Montana. The city sits in a high mountain valley at an elevation of 4,795 feet and is surrounded on three sides by the Bridger, Gallatin and Tobacco Root mountains. Bozeman is home to Montana State University which provides an education to approximately 12,000 students and acts as one of the City's largest employers. The City is a community of friendly people, and a center for recreation throughout the year. Outside Magazine has rated Bozeman one of the 15 best sport cities in the U.S. The community received this recognition because of outstanding opportunities for fly fishing, downhill skiing, hunting, hiking, camping, climbing, canoeing and kayaking. Bozeman is an angler's paradise with several outstanding streams and rivers within an hour's drive.

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Job posted on 5/20/08