SENIOR BUILDING / ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

Job description

About the City Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family. We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve. Exceptional City Provided Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision • 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire) • Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount) • Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses) • Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc) • Short and Long-Term Disability • Bilingual Pay Additional Benefits: • Deferred Compensation and Roth Options • Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D • Identity Theft Program • Recreation Center Pass • Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc) Leave: • First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation • Sick Leave • Floating Holiday Leave • 11.5 paid City holidays. • Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave SUMMARY OR GENERAL PURPOSE: The City of Lafayette is seeking a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician to join our Building Division as a Senior Building / Electrical Inspector. This position performs inspections on a wide variety of residential and commercial construction projects and offers the opportunity to expand into a Combination Inspector role. We are looking for candidates who are interested in growing into a Combination Inspector role through City-supported training and certification. The ideal candidate will possess experience with residential and commercial construction and have experience performing electrical inspections or overseeing construction projects in a foreman, superintendent, or quality control role. Candidates who already possess ICC Combination Inspector certification are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for a higher starting salary within the established salary range, based on qualifications and experience. For candidates who do not yet hold ICC Combination Inspector certification, the City will provide on-the-job training and support the attainment of the required ICC certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Inspection. Lafayette continues to experience a diverse mix of residential and commercial development, including new single-family and multi-family construction, commercial buildings, tenant finish projects, remodels, and solar installations. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects while helping ensure safe, code-compliant development throughout the community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive: • Examine plans for residential structures and commercial buildings for compliance with building codes and City regulations; examine all incoming plans on residential accessory structures; examine plans for residential dwellings and additions to same; perform preliminary reviews, as requested for residential remodels; review and approve site plans for mobile home sets and for fence permit issuance. • Reviews building permits as designated by Building Official • Act as the initial contact person with the public with regard to building code and limited zoning code questions; answer code questions relative to basic residential and limited commercial construction; resolve or route customer complaints. • Serve as contact person for inspectors. • Review building permit applications and answer questions regarding zoning and building ordinances and enforce City ordinance regarding contractors’ licenses. • Process and issue permit and license applications; supply informational documents and simple plan outlines for permit procedures. • Maintain the building permit, license, and inspection programs; pinpoint problems and initiate requests for service, upgrades and/or additional programs for system; assist inspector by looking up information, clarification of information, cancellation of inspections, and address locations. • May act as the liaison with inspector and customer for scheduling of inspection times. • Advise homeowners, architects, designers, contractors and developers on code and design requirements; confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public in the field and office. • Develop citizen assistance/code related handouts and information; prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, documents, and correspondence; initiate necessary written correspondence and maintain activity records. • Accept/reject submitted blueprints based on division policy and minimum information requirements for plan submittal; perform cursory review of plans to determine if minimum information is provided for plan acceptance; assist in reading and interpreting construction drawings and blueprints to ensure that specifications meet electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building construction codes; assist in the checking of building plans; assist in the conduct of zoning and general land use and code enforcement inspection work as assigned. • Maintain permitting and inspection services database which includes formatting, entering, retrieving data; preparing related monthly activity reports; recommending database modifications consistent with operational needs. • Perform building inspections to determine compliance with adopted building, zoning and other City adopted codes related to building construction; refer to approved construction plans, and confer with construction superintendents, architects, engineers and building owners. • Communicate inspection results orally, in writing, and electronically. • Assess re-inspection fees, post notices of non-compliance. • Answer questions and explain issues related to the codes, and results of building inspections. • Arrange inspection schedule to best serve the needs of the public. • Stay up-to-date on and maintain knowledge of existing, revised, and new state and local codes and ordinances and professional developments within the field. • May assume the duties of the Building Official in his/her absence. • Perform related work as required and assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of all applicable building codes and related state and local regulations, and the ability to read, interpret and explain such codes, and ability to read, interpret and explain construction drawings. Considerable knowledge of techniques and materials of the construction trade and of the stages in construction when possible defects in building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations may be easily observed and corrected; working knowledge of computers and ability to operate and learn various permitting software programs. In addition, this position requires general knowledge of the principles and practices of city planning. SKILL: Demonstrated skill in preparing written reports and projects; demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform functions of the job; reading and interpreting blueprints and other similar drawings; applying knowledge of national uniform building codes, zoning, and land use applications. ABILITY: Analyze, interpret, and check complex plans, specifications, calculations, laws, and regulations; enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper courses of action; express ideas clearly and concisely; maintain files and records; follow written and verbal instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS: TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by two (2) years course work in building technology, construction management, planning, architecture, engineering or related field. EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in combination inspection, building code enforcement, general construction, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Three years of experience as a Plans Analyst preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • State of Colorado Journeyman’s or Master Electrician License is required. • Possession of ICC Certification as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector Certification required. • P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector Certificate desired and may be required for the Senior position. • Electrical inspection certification desired. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Involves working indoors completing tasks such as reading, writing, and reviewing reports, papers, construction drawings and other documents requiring acute mental skills and a lengthy attention span. The employee will also frequently be required to work in outside weather conditions; may be required to climb a ladder or scaffolding and may be exposed to some risk of electrical shock, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, noise, odors, cold, heat, dirt, dust, and machinery and its moving parts. Work involves intermittently sitting walking and standing; occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, crawling, or crouching, requires ability to talk or hear; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner is essential to this position. Interaction with co-workers and customers is an everyday occurrence requiring the ability to direct, negotiate and mediate. INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION: Work is performed in accordance with standard practice and methods requiring initiative to complete recurring assignments independently and judgment to determine which methods are applicable in any given situation. Finished work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and completeness. Unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor. EQUIPMENT USED: The ability to properly operate the following equipment is necessary for this position: City vehicle, telephone, photo copier, computer, printers, fax machine, blueprint machine, basic hand tools such as a screwdriver, tape measure, or level, and other office equipment. Applications received by August 16, 2026, will receive first consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.