Building Inspector - City of Blue Springs

City of Blue Springs • Blue Springs, MO

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About The Position

Conducts building inspections to ensure compliance with municipal building codes and related regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of experience in building construction at the skilled or foreman level.
• Skill in operating applicable tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of major types of building construction materials and methods, and stages of construction.
• Knowledge of municipal building codes and related ordinances.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interface with the general public.
• Ability to detect violations including poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazard of fire and collapse.
• Ability to follow through with appropriate action to correct the situation.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods; must be able to listen to normal conversation; must be able to walk occasionally, and use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; must be able to reach with hands and arms; must be able to have vision sufficient to see close up and have the ability to adjust focus; and, must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and transport it 15 feet.
• Certified by a major model code association, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Valid state driver's license, or ability to obtain by employment date, required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings under construction or during remodeling to determine compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical code requirements and to ensure the application of safe construction practices.
• Inspects buildings being moved within, into, or out of the city for compliance with regulations of the building code.
• Receives phone calls from contractors concerning work in progress. Answers questions related to building code.
• Studies new materials, methods, and appliances of building construction to keep current on modern development.
• Maintains records regarding inspections.
• Reviews plans of proposed buildings for code compliance.
• Investigates public complaints.
• Determines compliance with accessibility.
• The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and mental requirements, visual requirements, unique physical surroundings, and mental/cognitive abilities required to perform the essential elements of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED