Building Inspector Full Time NEW

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
• Important: To be considered, a fully complete application for employment is required.
• Apply directly with the City of Salina at jobs.salina-ks.gov