Building Inspector Job at City of Cedar Rapids, IA
HOURLY WAGE: New Hire: $27.80 · 1 year: $30.73 · 2 years: $32.65 · 3 years: $34.52
Does enhancing the quality of life for current and future generations by facilitating the development of safe homes and buildings sound enticing to you? The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an individual who is a self-managing high performer and dedicated to providing superior customer service. An ideal candidate is one who has a passion for public service, safe buildings, and customer service. If you are a construction industry professional who is looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful impact on the entire community, join our organization today!
At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to this position. Any person who anticipates needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process please contact Katie Ulmer (k.ulmer@cedar-rapids.org or 319-286-5138).
What’s in it for you?
The City provides outstanding pay, benefits and paid time off. With participation in the Wellness Program, the Choice Family PPO plan cost is only $75.38 per month for 2023! Additionally we offer:
Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee- Competitive pay
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) (Download PDF reader) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
- 457 deferred compensation employer match program (City will match up to 0.05% of your annual income each calendar year—learn more here.)
- Flexible Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts- learn more here)
- An average of 11 paid holidays per year
- Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness – (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )
- Annual pay increases
- Typically receive annual cost of living increase depending on budget
- 100% City paid basic life insurance
- Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- View our Bargaining Benefits Summaries (Download PDF reader)
- Expansive job growth opportunities
- Commitment to professional development
- Private health & wellness coaching partnerships
Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!
About this position:
In this role, you will be inspecting newly built and renovated buildings/homes in the City of Cedar Rapids. You will be responsible for ensuring building plans and construction comply with all applicable building and construction codes. This is a high-volume, fast paced, detailed position that makes a huge impact on our community.
Position Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (if applicable) and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
- Inspects construction for code compliance;
- Assists in the inspection of residential construction for plumbing, mechanical and electrical code compliance;
- Examines and reviews building plans, blueprints and permit applications;
- Supports and assists permit review and issuance;
- Supports and assists zoning inspection activities;
- Supports and assists zoning enforcement, rental housing and nuisance staff activities and inspections;
- Issues house-moving and demolition permits;
- Maintains manual and electronic inspection records;
- Prepares records and reports;
- Travels by car to construction sites;
- Assists in prosecution of municipal code violations;
- Testifies in court and appeal hearings;
- Wears and properly uses safety equipment including personal protective and fall protection equipment;
- Attends staff meetings;
- Prepares correspondence;
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
- Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;
- Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;
- Performs related work as required.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
- Graduation from High School or GED; and
- Five years documented journeyman-level experience in construction or related trades; or
- 2 years documented experience as a municipal building inspector ; or
- Graduation from an accredited or Iowa State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree or greater in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Building Technology;
- Possession of a current International Code Council Residential Building or Commercial Building Inspector Certificate;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (1), (2), and (3) above.
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