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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
\(C\) Must possess a valid state drivers license at time of application
(and maintain for duration
of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance
policy.
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.
\(C\) Ability to effectively inspect construction projects of all types
\(D\) Ability to establish effective working relationships with
employees, supervisors, contractors,
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