Commercial Complaints Case Manager - MABCD

Department:  MABCD 

Pay:  $20.03-$25.55 per hour  

Work Schedule: 20 hrs per week  

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 Ensuring and maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory guidance governing building trades and construction. Performs inspections in the course of construction, alteration or repair and must assess all building applications in the field for code compliance and be able to communicate discrepancies to the customer and explain code requirements. The employee in this position works alone in the field and demonstrates professional customer service.

• Receive, record, and investigate commercial complaints for reported safety issues and potential code violations.
• Perform on-site inspection to validate complaints. Include follow-up compliance inspections.
• Perform inspections in the course of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with all applicable/adopted codes and safety standards and manage and maintain records utilizing electronic devices in the field.
• Monitor permits and ensure that applicable inspections are scheduled and performed.
• Maintain required certifications through continuing education.
• Stay abreast of code changes and code adoptions.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Five 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 years of training from an accredited Construction Trade School. Inspection experience is highly desirable. Six 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.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.