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The purpose of this position is to conduct inspections on building for compliance with zoning ordinances, building codes and approved construction plans; issue electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits; initiate and administer code violation cases that deal with minimum building codes and dangerous buildings. The work is performed under the supervision of the Inspector Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Inspects commercial, industrial and residential construction for compliance with approved construction plans and applicable codes and ordinances. Conducts follow-up inspections for violations.
• Issues certificates of occupancy.
• Issues building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and assists the Development Technician with technical review on sign permits.
• Provides information to property owners, contractors, construction trades and others regarding correcting code violations, code requirements and zoning ordinance.
• Completes inspection reports; issues stop work orders and violation citations. Maintains inspection files and forms.
• Initiates court cases for violations and testifies in court as required.
• Conducts Minimum Building Preservation Code (MBPC) inspections by complaint and proactively, and initiates cases accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

Associate's degree in building trades with three to five years of construction management or work in the construction field, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be proficient in utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software programs. Must have strong writing and oral skills plus the ability to interact positively with a diverse population. Possession of a valid state driver’s license required.

Possession of or acquisition of the applicable Residential Inspection, Commercial Inspection, and Plan Review Certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) would be highly preferred.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

• Answers phone calls, takes and relays messages to appropriate staff
• Develops statistical reports
• Researches projects, codes, and ordinances
• Perform plan review for building permit applications as requested by Supervisor or Director

Education Requirements

Associate's degree in building trades or equivalent experience and knowledge of the building codes or trades

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as motor vehicle, measuring tape, computer terminal, two-way radio, circuit tester, level and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Requires the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring moderate skill, such as operating a motor vehicle.
• Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects and materials of moderate weight, twelve to twenty pounds.
• Requires the ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Work Environment

Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards and unstable structures.

Pay and Benefits

$23.36 - $31.55 hourly, depending on qualifications. Grandview has an excellent benefits package including L6 LAGERS pension plan, Aetna Health plan, Dental and Vision plans. Employees enjoy 11 paid holidays as well as two (2) floating holidays every year! New employees earn two (2) weeks of Paid Time Off during their first year.

To Apply 

• Apply online at Grandview.org (please note position title applying for)
• E-Mail: jobs@grandview.org
• Fax: 816-763-3902
• Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030

Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application