Compliance Inspector III

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, GA

2d • $70,017 - $73,702 • Remote

About The Position

Enforces the licensing act of the mechanical trade. Works with local public and private groups to coordinate and educate on topics of licensing and code standards. Gathers information, prepares reports, and testifies at hearings on licensing violations. This is a home-based duty station in Oklahoma, likely in the southeast Oklahoma region, with specific counties to be determined. Assigned work locations may be adjusted at any time depending on the needs of the CIB. Extensive in-state travel is required, with some overnight travel necessary. Must be able to pass a criminal history background check. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.

Requirements

• Have, at the time of application, a current, unexpired license as a mechanical journeyman or mechanical contractor in accordance with the Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Laws and Industry Regulations, for a minimum of five (5) years.
• Have the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job description.
• Reliable transportation is needed.
• A current valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required.
• Absence of serious violation or disciplinary action under any Oklahoma licensing act or industry regulations or another jurisdiction’s licensing requirements within the last five (5) years.
• Certain related or relevant experience, training, or education, along with supporting reference checks, may be taken into consideration during the evaluation process.
• The successful candidate is required to obtain both a national certification (in each residential and commercial mechanical inspection) and a State of Oklahoma license (as a Residential Mechanical Inspector and as an Unlimited Mechanical Inspector) within one (1) year of hire.
• Upon hiring, the successful candidate is required to obtain a provisional license in each category unless already holding the required Oklahoma license.

Nice To Haves

• Unlimited classification involving industrial, commercial, and residential HVAC/R.
• Instruction or completion of: a Committee approved mechanical (HVAC) vocational education program consisting of one thousand (1,000) hours or more, a U.S. Department of Labor approved mechanical training course, an accredited mechanical vocational program, or completion of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university or equivalent accredited vocational program in courses relating to design, installation, and construction of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Enforces mechanical licensing act by investigating licensing and code standards including travel to and physically inspecting construction worksites.
• Receives and investigates complaints regarding licensing and code standards.
• Issues necessary citations.
• Interprets mechanical codes and laws.
• Prepares inspection and Notice of Violation (NOV) reports.
• Conducts plan reviews when requested.
• Evaluates installations by using codes and installation instructions.
• Prepares citations for failure to comply with NOV as appropriate and authorized.
• Works cooperatively with city inspectors, other government entities, private interests, contractors and professional clientele, such as general contractors, sub-contractors, job superintendents, engineers and architects, to offer information and education on responsibilities, role, and services of CIB.
• Inspects and investigates construction sites to ensure compliance with all applicable licensing laws and adopted statewide construction codes where authorized, as appropriate and authorized.
• Meets with other state agencies and local governments to compare and coordinate activities of mutual interest.
• Makes oral presentations and reports to CIB Board and others.
• Attends meetings of trade-related organizations, when requested, to network with other investigators and inspectors to develop consistency in job performance.
• Plans, organizes, and manages time and travel in relation to investigations, complaints, and inspections in assigned counties including ensuring full coverage of assigned territory, with supervisor approval.
• Enters information into computer databases/logs.
• Prepares summaries.
• Obtains supervisory approval of citation.
• Presents citation to proper hearing committee and testifies at trade hearings.
• Prepares travel reports, activity reports, and time reports for supervisory approval using computer.
• Demonstrates attitude of support and cooperation to CIB Board, CIB Staff, industry partners, and customers while maintaining professional manner in dress, speech, actions and attitude at all times.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed