TEMP Building Inspector

TEMP Building Inspector

Salary

$28.37 - $38.73 Hourly

Location

City of Sandpoint, ID

Job Type

Full Time Temporary

Job Number

10192026

Department

Community Planning and Development

Division

Planning & Building

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

JOB SUMMARY

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing. Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

This assignment is expected to last approximately one year; however, the duration may be extended or reduced depending on operational needs and other circumstances.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
• Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
• Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
• Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.
• Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
• Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
• Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
• Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
• Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
• Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• The practical application of engineering science and technology, which includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or other relevant security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Skill in:

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Ability to:

• Implement and maintain record keeping system as it relates to cost accounting, maintenance records, and other pertinent information required by the building and engineering divisions.
• Follow written and oral instructions; prepare oral and written reports; prepare correspondence and other documentation.
• Read and interpret complex construction plans, blueprints, designs, maps, diagrams, etc., and relate them to construction and inspection activities.
• Operate a motor vehicle and standard office equipment.
• Detect and suggest corrections to inferior or deficient designs, workmanship, materials, and other hazards in an on-site inspection.
• Learn new concepts, understand their implications, anticipate and solve problems, and accurately utilize new information.
• Read, analyze and/or interpret complex information and technical material.
• Analyze system conditions to locate and resolve problems.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• College level math engineering science and construction courses are desirable.
• Two years training and/or experience in general and building construction, International Code Council (ICC) interpretation and enforcement; surveying, drafting and design; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work of a Building Inspector.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License;
• Ability to obtain ICC Building Plans Examiner Certificate within six months of hire.
• Ability to obtain ICC Fire Inspector I Certificate within six months of hire.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Eligibility: Regular employees are eligible to enroll in the insurance benefits outlined below. Regular employees are those who regularly work more than 20 hours per week on a non-seasonal basis. Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, not to exceed 60 days.

Eligible Dependents: Spouse/Domestic Partner; natural child(ren), step-child(ren) who live with the employee, adopted child(ren), and any child(ren) for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are also eligible.

Medical

Eligible employees may select from three health plans administered by Blue Cross of Idaho - the Classic Plan, the Buy-Up Plan, and the HSA High Deductible Health Plan. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only, depending on the plan selected (Classic or HSA); employees choosing the Buy-Up Plan will be responsible for a portion of the monthly premium. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the medical plan and coverage level selected and the number of hours the employee regularly works.

Dental

Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the number of dependents covered and the number of hours the employee regularly works.

Life Insurance

Basic Term Life Insurance is provided for the employee with a policy benefit equal to the employees annual base salary plus $2,000 to a maximum of $100,000. The policy also includes $1,000 benefit for spouse and $1,000 benefit for dependent children up to age 26. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE BENEFITS

Vision

Vision insurance is offered on a voluntary basis through Blue Cross and the VSP Preferred Provider Network. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

Supplemental Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through USAble, subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their dependents. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.

Flexible Spending Account

The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. Dependent Care FSAs allow employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to qualified dependent care.

Continued Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical, dental and/or vision insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents, in addition to a small monthly administrative fee.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Base Plan

The Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) is a defined benefit plan designed to provide pension benefits to career public employees. As a PERSI Base Plan General Member, an employee contributes 7.18% of his/her salary toward retirement; Police/Firefighter Members contribute 10.36% of salary. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. Employees become vested (eligible for a lifetime monthly benefit at retirement age) after five years of service. The lifetime allowance an employee receives at retirement is not dependent on the amount of money contributed, but rather is determined by months of service and high average monthly salary.

PERSI Choice 401(k)

The PERSI Choice 401(k) is a defined contribution plan designed to supplement the PERSI Base Plan. As a PERSI Base Plan member, an employee may contribute a flat dollar amount or percentage of salary to this voluntary, tax-deferred retirement savings plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The City does not offer matching contributions.

457(b) Deferred Compensation

The 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan is a tax-advantaged long-term investment savings plan designed to supplement an employees pension. Enrollment in this City-sponsored governmental plan is voluntary. Unlike typical 401(k) or other pension plans, employees can withdraw 457(b) assets without penalty when they leave service or retire, regardless of their age. The City does not offer matching contributions.

PAID TIME OFF

Official Holidays

The City observes 11 official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The day after Thanksgiving is included as an observed holiday.

Personal Time Off

Eligible employees accrue paid time off (PTO) on a semimonthly basis. The amount of PTO earned depends on the employees length of service - from up to 21 days per year (7 hours per pay period) for a new employee to 33 days per year (11 hours per pay period) after 20 years of employment. Unused PTO hours carry over each year to a maximum of two times the annual accrual rate. The City also offers a buy-back program of up to 40 hours PTO per year, with certain restrictions, and all accrued PTO hours are paid out to the employee upon termination.

Other Leave Types

The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), maternity leave, emergency leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.

Employer City of Sandpoint

Address 1123 Lake Street

Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864

Phone 208-946-2060

Website http://www.sandpointidaho.gov