HVAC INSPECTOR

This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected.
About the Agency: The Division of Occupational and Professional licenses provides consumer protection and public safety through its regulation of more than 250,000 licensees within more than 44 Boards and Commissions here in the great State of Idaho.
To learn more about the Agency, please visit our website at: dopl.idaho.gov
This HVAC Inspector position is a great opportunity for a professional who’s looking to provide consumer protection and public safety for all Idahoans.
This position is located in Boise, Idaho and the surrounding area. The specific city this position will be based out of will depend upon the residence of the successful applicant. This is a full-time position with full state benefits. The anticipated work schedule is 40 hours per week, with some occasional overtime required.

Example of Duties:

• Conducting inspections or reviews of activities, including determining compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and laws;
• Providing technical advice and assistance in best practices and corrective actions;
• Overseeing implementation of safety codes, regulations, and laws;
• Conducting on-site inspections, investigating complaints, and seeking compliance with regulations and safety standards;
• Assembling and preparing background information and documentation regarding noncompliance activities, code violations, safety reviews, and licensure discrepancies;
• Providing technical expertise to building officials, building representatives, contractors, and the public;
• Assisting management and legal staff in addressing violations and possibly testifying in court or in administrative hearings.

Physical Activities:

• Walking throughout the day;
• Crawling in and out of confined spaces including attics and crawl spaces;
• Climbing series of stairs in multistory buildings;
• Climbing ladders up to 14 feet high;
• Driving a state vehicle throughout the day;
• Moving building material weighing up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: analyzing data for the purposes of making recommendations; operating a personal computer; analyzing data and preparing written reports.
Valid driver’s license.
Minimum Qualification Specialty:
Certification as both a commercial and residential mechanical inspector in accordance with Idaho Code 54-5021 OR obtaining certification as both a commercial and residential mechanical inspector in accordance with Idaho Code 54-5021 within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good knowledge of NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.
Good knowledge of HVAC installations in accordance with Title 54, Chapter 50 Idaho Code.
Good knowledge of each of the following: International Residential Code Parts V and VI, International Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code
Acknowledgement: Idaho Code prohibits Inspectors from being engaged directly or indirectly, or financially interested, in any business, trade, practice, or work, or the sale of related supplies.

• Conducting inspections or reviews of activities, including determining compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and laws;
• Providing technical advice and assistance in best practices and corrective actions;
• Overseeing implementation of safety codes, regulations, and laws;
• Conducting on-site inspections, investigating complaints, and seeking compliance with regulations and safety standards;
• Assembling and preparing background information and documentation regarding noncompliance activities, code violations, safety reviews, and licensure discrepancies;
• Providing technical expertise to building officials, building representatives, contractors, and the public;
• Assisting management and legal staff in addressing violations and possibly testifying in court or in administrative hearings