Salary:  $79,580.80 – $101,899.20 Annually – dependent on qualifications

Closing Date:  12/22/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

The General Building Inspector position provides the community with a service designed to produce structurally sound and safe buildings.  The position also includes inspecting structures for fire restrictive construction and concern for providing a healthy and safe environment for building occupants, which is provided through scheduled inspections at various stages while the building is constructed.  Work is subject to periodic checks and reviews by inspection supervisor.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1.   Secure and maintain compliance with City, county, and state codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings
2.   Inspect visually a variety of buildings and construction projects and:

• Determine whether plans, workmanship, and materials conform with legally established requirements
• Verify possession of valid permits for all new construction, alterations, major repairs, and additions to buildings
• Verify compliance with approved plans
• Inspect building, plumbing, and mechanical work

3.   Inspect old and dangerous structures for safety, structural, and other
4.   Interpret and explain building ordinances, codes, and regulations to builders, contractors, homeowners, and other interested parties
5.   Operate a City vehicle in a safe manner
6.   Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities
1.   Work independently on field inspections, and make decisions exercising technical judgment; consult with inspection supervisor on more difficult and unusual cases
2.   Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports

Inspector is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

Required:

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the building or inspection trades
• ICC certification as a commercial building inspector, have or obtain a commercial plumbing certification within six months of employment
• Maintain a valid driver license and safe driving record throughout employment

Preferred:

• Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Certifications
• Minimum one (1) year inspection experience
• Strong combined inspection skills including structural, plumbing, and mechanical areas

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

See job listing for full details: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westminsterco/jobs/5159362/general-building-inspector