Building Inspector

City of Leavenworth • Leavenworth, KS • 15h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13541895

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Inspector

Department: Public Works

Division: Inspections

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Retirement: KPERS

Date: June 24, 2022

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in building inspection to ensure that the

City adopted construction and other related codes and standards are met.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Chief Building Inspector.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None generally. May exercise supervision over part-time, temporary or other staff as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)

? Interacts in the office and in the field with city staff, public, contractors and owners in person,

via telephone and/or through use of email on work related concerns.

? Enforces construction related codes, including the International Building Code, International

Residential Code, International Code Council Electrical Code, National Electrical Code,

International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and

local amendments to these codes.

? Issues stop work orders, correction notices and citations.

? Performs inspections, to include mechanical, electrical and plumbing, examining for compliance

with the adopted codes.

? Maintains records of inspection activity, and completes related reports. Issues certificates and

permits as appropriate.

? Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings,

building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues.

? Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by

telephone or in writing. Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and

resolutions.

? Interprets codes in the field. Authorizes acceptable alternative methods of code compliance

within limits of authority.

? Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes to architects, engineers,

contractors, developers, owners and other interested parties.

? Investigates code compliance complaints, resolves or refers complaints to appropriate staff.

? Performs routine inspections related to land disturbance permits and erosion control measures

and maintains related records.

? Performs inspections of sidewalks and driveway approaches within the ROW.

? Performs the duties of a plans examiner of building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing

inspector as needed and qualified.

? Responsible for grease trap program administration.

? May perform other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

? Assists in administering the permitting function, including application processing, fee

assessment and permit issuance.

? Assists in administering contractor licensing, including application processing, fee assessment

and license issuance.

? Attends preconstruction meetings in order to explain inspection standards and procedures to

architects, engineers, owners, contractors and developers.

? Assists the Board of Appeals as needed, and provides required information.

? Assists other City departments with tasks and issues as needed.

? Performs quarterly street light and traffic signal inspections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and

(B) At least four years general construction experience, or equivalent combination of education

and experience; and

of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurancepolicy.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(A) Working knowledge of current general construction codes, including building, electrical,

plumbing and mechanical codes, as they relate to residential and commercial construction.

(B) Skill in the operation of the listed equipment.

(D) Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, contractors,

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