Building Inspector I-II-III

Duties

Reviews plans & building applications for residential & commercial improvements for compliance with building & zoning codes & ordinances.

Provides information to contractors, architects, developers & public.

Receives building code & ordinance violations complaints & investigates.

Inspects job site for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical & related codes.

Checks soil conditions.

Works with fire department & performs investigations of fire damage, unsafe buildings & structures, & proposed building moves.

Performs final inspections & sanitarians in health features of construction.

Fills copies of inspection reports; logs & uploads review comments into the City's project tracking management system.

Captures coordination review with staff & City departments.

Processes applications & other permit submittals according to the City's & Departments rules on submittals, performance, project & permit vesting.

Qualifications

• Building Inspector I:
  • Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Two (2) years of building construction trade and/or inspection experience; may include plan review & interpretation.
  • General knowledge of building & fire codes required.
  • International Code Council (ICC) or similar certification desired.
• Building Inspector II:
  • Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Either a bachelors degree in Construction Science or three (3) years minimum building construction trade and/or inspection experience; may include plan review & interpretation.
  • General knowledge of building & fire codes required.
  • International Code Council (ICC) or similar certification desired.
  • Journeyman or master in skill trade required.
• Building Inspector III:
  • Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.
  • High school degree or G.E.D.
  • Either a bachelors degree in Construction Science & three (3) years minimum building construction trade or inspection experience; may include plan review & interpretation
  • or five (5) years minimum building construction trade or inspection; may include plan review & interpretation.
  • General knowledge of building & fire codes required.
  • One (1) certification by International Code Council (ICC) or similar certification such as a building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical inspector.
  • Combination commercial inspector certification through ICC. (May be obtained in the first six (6) months of employment when approved by the Building Official).
  • Master plumbing, mechanical or electrical license based on certification through ICC. (May be obtained in the first six (6) months of employment when approved by the Building Official).

Residency Requirement

This position has a 40-minute response time by way of the most direct route & within the posted speed limits; or must live within the city limits of Salina, Bennington, Minneapolis, McPherson, Solomon, Abilene, or Carneiro.

Work Type

Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Extensive amount of walking required.

Works inside & outside.

Hours

Monday - Friday.

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salary Ranges

• Building Inspector I: \$22.20-23.31/hr.
• Building Inspector II: \$23.30-24.47/hr.
• Building Inspector III: \$26.98-28.33/hr.

EEO

Additional \$1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off

• 48 hours of vacation available upo hire;
• additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).