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INSPECTOR

The City of Hays is accepting applications for the position oF INSPECTOR.  a high school diploma or GED is required, WITH a technical degree or some college credit preferred. GOOD COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS ARE A MUST.  THE ability to obtain A valid kansas cOMMERCIAL driver’s license and A RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. tHIS EMPLOYEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING, ZONING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES.  job offer WILL BE contingent on PASSING a physICal exam and drug test.  stARTING SALARY: $16.83/HOUR.   benefits include NO-COST family health insurance, KPERS, paid holidays, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE, AND paid-time-off.  Applications can be submitted on-line at www.haysusa.com OR OBTAINED in the City Manager’s Office, city hall, 1507 main, hays, kansas.  dEADLINE: 8:00 A.m., JUNE 10, 2013.  eoe  jrupp@haysusa.com

POSITION SUMMARY   

Under the supervision of the Planning, Inspection and Enforcement Superintendent, the Inspector is a non-exempt position under FLSA.  This employee is responsible for the enforcement of residential and commercial building, zoning, plumbing and electrical codes.  Examining building plans before permits are issued, issuing and computing building permits and fees, inspecting buildings during construction and addressing code violations are required.  This employee will also review plans and specifications for public works construction projects as well as inspect existing and new infrastructure, maintain utility mapping and associated databases for the City’s GIS program.  This employee should possess good organizational and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                            

·         Reviews plans and specifications for construction projects as well as plans and building permit applications for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, zoning and related codes and ordinances;

·         Issues building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and occupancy permits;

·         Inspects residential and commercial buildings during construction to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances;

·         Performs construction inspections of streets, water and sewer lines and storm sewer infrastructure;

·         Creates and updates existing layers for the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS);

·         Manages performance of contracts, produces pay estimates, tracks work performed by contractors and maintains project files;

·         Enforces City of Hays Code of Ordinances;

·         Enforces adopted building codes pertaining to construction of building trades;

·         Assists and advises homeowners, contractors and others about interpreting codes and correcting violations;

·         Inspects existing buildings and housing to determine compliance with building and housing codes;

·         Issues notices of violations to contractors and owners;

·         Notifies contractors and owners of compliance procedures;

·         Approves building permits and plans;

·         Completes daily logs of inspection records using current permit software program;

·         Fields questions, concerns and complaints from the general public;

·         Ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                                      

·         Assists other departments as the need arises;

·         Obtains and prepares evidence and testifies in court prosecutions;

·         Performs construction surveys to establish lines and grades within the construction site;

·         Performs filing and maintenance of records;

·         Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned. 

Experience: One to three years of experience in code enforcement, building trades and construction inspection is required.  Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months of employment.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required and a technical degree or come college credit is preferred. A valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with air brakes is required.  This employee must obtain a Residential and Commercial Inspector Certification from the International Code Council (I.C.C.) within eighteen months of employment. 

Technical Skills: A thorough knowledge of building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, construction materials and methods and federal, state and local zoning regulations are required.  This employee must be able to operate computers and general office equipment, including applicable permit software.  The ability to prepare written documents, understand and interpret reports and written instructions is required.  This employee should possess strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.  The ability to interpret building codes and regulations, prepare reports, understand and anticipate problems as well as understand written instructions, reports, proposals, specifications and code books is required.

Problem Solving: Extensive problem solving is a factor in this position.  This employee encounters problems with enforcing building codes and dealing with citizen and contractor concerns and complaints.

Decision Making: Decision making is a factor in this position.  This employee determines whether work performed by contractors, owners, and architects and plans and specifications meet code regulations.

Supervision: This employee works independently with limited supervision from the PIE Superintendent and has no supervisory duties.

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of departmental equipment, but does not participate in the annual budget process.

Personal Relations: Daily contact with other City departments and the general public is expected.

Working Conditions: Some adverse working conditions exist within this position.  Exposure to asbestos, heights, work in confined spaces, excessive noise, heavy machinery and all types of weather conditions is expected while making property and construction inspections.  This employee is exposed to unsanitary conditions, plumbing drains and waste, sewers, showers, laundry rooms and potentially infectious materials.  Limited exposure to human blood and body fluids is possible.  This position is subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.

Physical Requirements: This employee must be able to work in confined spaces on an occasional basis, climb ladders, bend, crawl, reach, kneel, stoop and have the ability to operate departmental equipment.  Determined Work Level: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and not greater than 10 pounds of force constantly = Level 3 Medium Work.