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
Vacancy will be filled based on qualifications
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)
- A 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:
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
Important: You must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered.
