Building Inspector I - IV - MABCD

Department:  Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department 

Job ID: Commercial Complaint & Investigations Inspector

Pay:  $27.78/hr or $57,782.00 annually

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

This position supports MABCD by overseeing commercial property cases; investigating work being performed without proper permits (to include those in a “void” status) and inspections.   This Inspector will also investigate and manage cases that may adversely impact a contractor’s ability to renew or retain their licensing status with MABCD. The position is also tasked with assisting programs designed to combat blight created by vacant commercial properties.  This  employee is expected to work autonomously in the field and to display the utmost professionalism at all times.

Commercial complaint case management

• Receive, record and investigate complaints involving vacant commercial structures
• Liaison with Neighborhood Inspection when additional enforcement (abatement or securing) action is required
• Perform on-site inspections to validate complaints to include scheduling and performing follow-up compliance inspections.
• Prepare, send and track notices of violations to property owners
• Document all case activity (inspection activity, phone calls, voice mails, photos, e-mail correspondence, etc) in the appropriate case management software
• Prepare documents for the issuance of UCCs and subsequent prosecution as needed, to include providing in -person testimony as needed

Investigate work being performed without proper permitting or inspections

• Follow up on Stop Work Orders when no building permits are obtained to determine if illegal or unpermitted work was performed
• Investigate permits in “void” (expired) status to determine if illegal or unpermitted work continued without proper permitting or inspections

Manage cases and documentation for habitual violators

• Under the guidance of the Building Chief and Assistant Director, work to build case files and documentation for contractors who are habitual violators of working without permits, not obtaining final inspections, allowing permits to lapse into void status, etc.

Education and training

• Maintain required certifications through continuing education.
• Stay abreast of code changes and code adoptions.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of experience in the construction industry. OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid Kansas driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Active certifications.

MABCD hires at multiple levels. Please see the qualification levels below:

• Building Inspector I
• Become certified by ICC as a residential building inspector within 12 months of hire.
• Become certified by ICC as a commercial building inspector within 24 months of hire.

• Building Inspector II
• Valid class A, B or C General Contractor’s license or hold a valid Master or Journeyman certification in electrical, plumbing or mechanical.
• Five years of experience in the construction industry with a Contractor’s license or Other Trade Certificate (journeyman or master).
• Become Certified by ICC as a building inspector within 12 months of hire for both residential and commercial.

• Building Inspector III
• Valid class A, B or C General Contractor’s license or hold a valid master or journeyman certification in electrical, plumbing or mechanical.
• Five years of experience in the construction industry with a Contractor’s license or Other Trade Certificate (journeyman or master).
• Hold valid ICC Trade Certificates in at least two areas (Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing).
• Become certified by ICC as a building inspector within 12 months of hire for both residential and commercial.

• Building Inspector IV
• Valid class A, B or C General Contractor’s license or hold a valid master or journeyman certification in electrical, plumbing or mechanical.
• Five years of experience in the construction industry with a Contractor’s license or Other Trade Certificate (journeyman or master).
• Hold valid ICC Trade Certificates in all three areas (Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing).
• Become certified by ICC as a building inspector within 12 months of hire for both residential and commercial.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s Degree from Accredited College or five (5) years of training from an accredited Construction Trade School. Inspection experience is highly desirable. Six (6) or more years of experience in the construction industry. Valid certification by ICC in multiple trade capacities. Valid certification by ICC as a residential, commercial or both residential and commercial building inspector.

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