Building Inspector

BUILDING INSPECTOR I-II-III

City of Salina, Kansas

Community & Development Services Department

Apply Directly with the City of Salina

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

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.

· Files copies of inspection reports; logs & uploads review comments into the City’s project tracking management system.

· Coordinates review with staff & City departments.

· Processes applications & other permit submittals according to the City’s & Department’s rules on submittals, performance, project & permit vesting.

Qualifications:

Building Inspector I

· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s 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 driver’s license.

· High school diploma or G.E.D.

· Either a bachelor’s 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 driver’s license.

· High school degree or G.E.D.

· Either a bachelor’s 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 DOQ EOE:

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

· Building Inspector I: $22.20-23.31/hr.

· Building Inspector II: $23.30-24.47/hr.

· Building Inspector III: $26.98-28.33/hr.

Paid Time Off:

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

· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

• Until filled

• To be considered, fully complete applications are required.