Description
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.
Benefits: Benefits Summary
Application Deadline: Until filled
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Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
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Requirements
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).
