$22.40 – $35.84 Hourly
$46,591 – $74,545 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNITL FILLED.
Why does the job exist?
The primary purpose of the General Construction Building Inspector is to perform on-site inspections of construction projects throughout New Mexico to ensure code compliant construction of residential, commercial and public buildings. The General Construction Building Inspector will ensure that construction projects conform to adopted construction codes to promote the general welfare of the people of New Mexico by providing that construction is completed within the requirements of the Construction Industries Licensing Act, its regulations and general construction code to include life safety and property protection. This position is primarily to provide inspection service to Raton, Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Red River, Clayton, Mora County, and Las Vegas.
How does it get done?
Organization of daily schedules for maximum efficiency and minimum travel, researching and familiarization of current codes as they apply to conducting field inspections to protect life and property of New Mexico residents. Communicating daily with supervisor, contractors, homeowners, architects and engineers as well as fellow inspectors from other CID Bureaus as necessary to ensure properly permitted, licensed and code compliant construction. Also providing assistance in other inspection areas when determined necessary.
Who are the customers?
The constituents of New Mexico to include homeowners, contractors, architects and engineers.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate would have the highest degree of integrity and professionalism, have extensive field experience in General Construction, as well as experience in the general construction inspection field and possess a New Mexico General Inspector Certification as well as the National Commercial and Residential Inspector Certifications. The ideal candidate would also be bilingual (English/Spanish) and reside in San Miguel, Mora or Colfax or Taos counties.
Minimum Qualification
If not already certified in two of the trades as set out below, each Inspector must pass the Residential Combination Inspector (RCI) examination in at least one additional trade within (1) year of employment or, who has passed the RCI program during their tenure of employment; and each Inspector must then remain certified in at least two of the following specialties: Or General Construction Inspectors: five (5) years foreman level experience in General Construction; OR three (3) years of experience as a Construction Inspector. Applicants for a general construction position may substitute technical, university, or college training in a general construction field for up to two (2) years of the three (3) years of foreman level experience. The equivalency shall be calculated such that one (1) year of technical, university or college training shall equal one half (1/2) a year of foreman level experience. Further, in conjunction with the technical, university or college training, the applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) year of related field experience in his trade at a foreman level position.
Employment Requirements
Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a valid driver’s License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Some statewide travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Must have own mode of transportation for work-related travel.
Supplemental Information
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.