Compliance Inspector III/Construction Industries Board - Field Investigator - Mechanical

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

20d•$70,017 - $73,702

About The Position

The Field Investigator enforces Oklahoma’s Mechanical Licensing Act and applicable construction codes. The position is home-based in Oklahoma, likely in the Northwest Oklahoma region, with specific counties to be determined. Assigned work locations may change based on the needs of the Construction Industries Board (CIB). The role involves extensive in-state travel, including some overnight travel, and requires passing a criminal history background check. The employee performs other duties assigned by a supervisor or Administrator. The investigator examines mechanical licensing and code compliance, responds to complaints, inspects construction sites, issues citations when authorized, and prepares reports and hearing materials. The role also works with public agencies and industry participants to provide information and education, coordinates activities with state and local governments, and may make presentations to the CIB Board and others. The investigator manages travel and casework across assigned counties, maintains computer records and activity reports, and testifies at trade hearings. The position requires a current, unexpired Oklahoma mechanical journeyman or contractor license held for at least five years at the time of application, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, and reliable transportation. The successful candidate must obtain national residential and commercial mechanical inspection certifications and Oklahoma Residential Mechanical Inspector and Unlimited Mechanical Inspector licenses within one year of hire. Provisional licenses in each category are required upon hiring unless the candidate already holds the required Oklahoma license. Candidates must also meet the stated conduct and licensing-discipline conditions. The job requires physical inspections at construction sites, including driving and moving safely around worksites, walking, standing, climbing, crawling in tight spaces, grabbing, pushing, lifting, sitting, and using a computer. These activities may be required for extended periods.

Requirements

At the time of application, hold a current, unexpired Oklahoma mechanical journeyman or mechanical contractor license for at least five years, in accordance with Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Laws and Industry Regulations.
Have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the job description.
Have reliable transportation and a current, valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Have no serious violation or disciplinary action under an Oklahoma licensing act or industry regulations, or another jurisdiction’s licensing requirements, within the last five years.
Pass a criminal history background check.
Within one year of hire, obtain national certifications in both residential and commercial mechanical inspection and Oklahoma licenses as a Residential Mechanical Inspector and an Unlimited Mechanical Inspector.
Upon hiring, obtain a provisional license in each required inspection category unless already holding the required Oklahoma license.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of investigative methods and techniques; state-adopted construction codes; mechanical theories and technical standards; standards governing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and residential structures; and the Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Act and Industry Regulations.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships; follow written and oral instructions; apply trade theories and standards at construction sites; reasonably interpret laws, codes, and ordinances; and accurately read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
Demonstrate responsibility, sound judgment, attention to detail, impartiality, common sense, and good discernment; uphold the code of ethics, employee handbook guidelines, and State and agency core values; and take appropriate measures when circumstances could call impartiality into question.
Be able to perform physical inspections, drive to construction sites, safely maneuver around worksites, and perform walking, standing, climbing, crawling in tight spaces, grabbing, pushing, lifting, sitting, and computer input or access, potentially for extended periods.
Communicate professionally and respectfully, maintain confidentiality and workplace courtesy, and work cooperatively and reliably with colleagues and the public.

Nice To Haves

Unlimited classification involving industrial, commercial, and residential HVAC/R.
Instruction in or completion of a Committee-approved mechanical (HVAC) vocational education program of at least 1,000 hours.
Completion of a U.S. Department of Labor-approved mechanical training course.
Completion of an accredited mechanical vocational program.
Completion of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university, or an equivalent accredited vocational program, in courses related to the design, installation, and construction of mechanical systems.
Related or relevant experience, training, or education, with supporting reference checks, may be considered during evaluation.

Responsibilities

Enforce the Mechanical Licensing Act by investigating licensing and code matters, inspecting construction worksites, investigating complaints, issuing authorized citations, interpreting codes and laws, preparing inspection and Notice of Violation reports, conducting requested plan reviews, evaluating installations, and preparing citations for failure to comply with Notices of Violation when appropriate and authorized.
Work with city inspectors, government entities, private interests, contractors, and other professional clientele to provide information and education about CIB responsibilities, roles, and services.
Inspect and investigate construction sites for compliance with applicable licensing laws and adopted statewide construction codes where authorized.
Meet with state agencies and local governments to coordinate activities of mutual interest, and make oral presentations and reports to the CIB Board and others.
Attend trade-related organization meetings when requested to network with investigators and inspectors and promote consistent job performance.
Plan and manage time, travel, investigations, complaints, and inspections across assigned counties, ensuring territory coverage with supervisor approval.
Enter information into computer databases and logs; prepare summaries; obtain supervisory approval for citations; present citations to hearing committees; and testify at trade hearings.
Prepare travel, activity, and time reports using a computer and submit them for supervisory approval.
Maintain a professional, supportive, cooperative, respectful, and considerate manner with the CIB Board, staff, industry partners, coworkers, and the public.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.