Building Inspector (Construction Code Inspector)

City of Kansas City, MO • Full-time • Kansas City, MO, US • 3w ago

Full-time [position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Inspections Division located at 414 East 12th Street

Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Application Deadline Date: June 02, 2025

Responsibilities

Conducts field inspections on commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction, remodeling, and demolition to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Inspects plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural, and energy code installations and provides a detailed list of deficiencies and ensures correction of deficiencies at subsequent inspections.
Utilizes plans and specifications on site to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable building code.
Responds to questions from contractors and businesses in both the office and in the field to explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
Responds to complaints and conducts legal investigations about violation of the city ordinances, and where necessary prepares cases for city prosecutor and give testimony in court.
Negotiates construction sites at all stages of construction, uneven terrain including excavations and ditches.
Demonstrates knowledge of the materials, methods and practices involved in the construction trade standards, inspection practices, testing devices and corrective measures applicable to municipal codes.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, fire science, construction technology or construction management; OR high school graduation and 4 years of acceptable codes inspection or construction trade experience; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess certificates B1, E1, M1 and P1 as awarded by the International Code Council (ICC) within 24 months following date hired. In addition, must meet these certification requirements for those required above: (1) Obtain 1 of the required certifications within first 6 months of hire; (2) Obtain 2nd required certification within 12 months of hire; (3) Obtain 3 rd required certification within 18 months of hire; and (4) Obtain 4th required certification within 24 months of hire. For those with exams passed prior to April 2018, the following certificates administered by the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) may be substituted for the corresponding ICC certificate as shown: NCPCCI Building Inspector One- and Two-Family Dwellings-1A or ICC Residential Building Inspector-B1; NCPCCI Electrical Inspector One- and Two-Family Dwellings-2A or ICC Residential Electrical Inspector-E1; NCPCCI Mechanical Inspector One- and Two-Family Dwellings-4A or ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector-M1; NCPCCI Plumbing Inspector One- and Two-Family Dwellings-5A or ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector-P1.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

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