• This position is for someone who loves traveling Montana! Possible living locations could be Big Sky, Bozeman, Belgrade, West Yellowstone, Livingston, Billings, Helena, Butte or Dillon. The successful candidate will be assigned a work area close to their living location to travel to locations where the work is assigned.

MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.

DLI CORE VALUES:

• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Accountability

Why should you come to work for the Department of Labor & Industry?
It’s about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.

Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI: DLI Employee Testimonials

Why should you live here?
Montana is an unspoiled, hidden gem nestled in the far north of the continental U.S. Its beauty, wonder and adventure are unmatched and the industry, climate and things to do are plentiful. Learn more about Montana here.

What other benefits can you expect from this opportunity?
Look here for a summary of our outstanding benefits. You’ll love what you see! Our benefits include:

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays (a combination of up to 38 per year!)

• This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

How would this position make an impact in your community?
Your decisions and solutions to problems will directly affect the public’s safety, health and welfare; the quality of construction and their compliance with adopted Codes and the economic impact related to installation, maintenance and repair costs, on business owners, users and customers.

As a Building Code Inspector, your duties would include:

• Completion of inspections for compliance with adopted Codes, Administrative Rules and State law.
• Investigating complaints and conduct investigations.
• Providing administrative duties including on site plan review and field issuing permits.

The successful candidate will be performing a combination of electrical, building, and plumbing/mechanical inspections in southwest Montana area. Learn more about the Business Standards Division here.

What is it about you that makes you the right person for this opportunity?
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Knowledge of:

• State adopted building codes, rules, laws and policies applicable to the position.

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication.
• Spelling, composition and grammar.
• Self-direction.
• Analyzing information.
• Customer service.
• Organizing.

Ability to:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Present information in an understandable way.
• Meet deadlines.
• Manage work schedule with minimal oversight.
• Work individually and as part of a team.
• Take a logical approach to problems, identify root causes and seek solutions using problem-solving and critical-thinking.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to evaluate and recommend options with emphasis on life safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants must possess the following licenses and/or certifications:

• Building Inspector minimum qualifications;
  • ICC IBC Building Inspector Certification and ICC IBC Plan Review Certification.
• Electrical Inspector minimum qualifications;
  • Montana master or journeyman electrical license, or
  • ICC E1 (residential) and ICC E2 (commercial) certification.
• Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector minimum qualifications;
  • Montana Master or Journeyman Plumbing license (can also perform fuel gas and mechanical code inspections, or;
  • IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code International Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical Code Certification.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How would you let us know that you’re the right person?
You are REQUIRED to submit an electronic application and attach a resume at the time of application. Failure to attach these documents will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “relevant.”

In your resume, include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment (month & year - start & end) and hours per week. Starting pay is based on relevant education and experience. Pay is set based on what you submit at time of application.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.