Building Inspector I - MABCD

Department: MABCD
Job ID: 12836

Pay

$21.76 per hour ($45,260 annually)

Schedule

7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Benefits

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Health coverages
• Paid leave
• Regular compensation reviews
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page.

About the role

Ensures and maintains compliance with applicable regulatory guidance governing building trades and construction. Performs inspections in the course of construction, alteration, or repair and must assess all building applications in the field for code compliance. Communicates discrepancies to customers and explains code requirements. Employee works alone in the field and demonstrates superb customer service.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of Residential & Commercial Structures: Perform inspections in the course of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with all applicable/adopted codes and safety standards. Manage and maintain records utilizing electronic devices in the field.
• Code Enforcement and Investigations: Investigate complaints, reported safety issues, and potential code violations. Assist management and legal staff in addressing violations, gather relevant documentation, and possibly testify in court or administrative hearings.
• Education and Training: Maintain required certifications through continuing education.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in the construction industry OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance (this is a driving-level position per Sedgwick County policy).
• Active certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college OR five years of training from an accredited Construction Trade School.
• Inspection experience.
• Six or more years of experience in the construction industry.
• Valid certification by ICC in multiple trade capacities.
• Valid certification by ICC as a residential, commercial, or both residential and commercial building inspector.

Qualification Levels

• Building Inspector I:
  • Become certified by ICC as a residential building inspector within 12 months of hire.
  • Become certified by ICC as a commercial building inspector within 24 months of hire.
• Building Inspector II:
  • Valid Class A, B, or C General Contractor’s license OR hold a valid Master or Journeyman certification in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.
  • Five years of experience in the construction industry with a Contractor’s license or other Trade Certificate (Journeyman or Master).
  • Become certified by ICC as a building inspector within 12 months of hire for both residential and commercial.
• Building Inspector III:
  • Valid Class A, B, or C General Contractor’s license OR hold a valid Master or Journeyman certification in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.
  • Five years of experience in the construction industry with a Contractor’s license or other Trade Certificate (Journeyman or Master).
  • Hold valid ICC Trade Certificates in at least two areas (Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing).
  • Become certified by ICC as a building inspector within 12 months of hire for both residential and commercial.
• Building Inspector IV:
  • Valid Class A, B, or C General Contractor’s license OR hold a valid Master or Journeyman certification in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.
  • Five years of experience in the construction industry with a Contractor’s license or other Trade Certificate (Journeyman or Master).
  • Hold valid ICC Trade Certificates in all three areas (Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing).
  • Become certified by ICC as a building inspector within 12 months of hire for both residential and commercial.