Building Code Inspector Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Department:  MABCD 

Job ID: 12910

Pay:  $23.99 per hour  

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.

Ensures and maintains compliance with applicable regulatory guidance governing electrical systems and equipment. Performs inspections in the course of construction, alteration or repair and must assess all electrical applications in the field for code compliance and be able to communicate discrepancies to the customer and explain code requirements. Employee works alone in the field and demonstrates superb customer service.

Electrical Inspection of Residential & Commercial Systems

• 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.
• Ensures compliance with plan design as previously submitted and approved.
• Communicate code information and/or references to validate inspection results.
• Follows up on corrections to ensure that corrections have been satisfied. Document into MABCD Inspection Software: Define deficiencies succinctly, cite specific code reference, and give specific date for remediation if applicable.
• Monitors permits and ensures that applicable inspections are scheduled and performed.

Code enforcement and investigations:

• Investigates complaints, reported safety issues and potential code violations.
• Assists management and legal staff in addressing violations, gather relevant documentation and possibly testify in court or in administrative hearings.

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 or more 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:

Electrical Inspector II

• Valid electrical trade certificate (journeyman, residential journeyman or master).
• Five or more years of experience as a journeyman, residential journeyman, or master in the construction industry with an electrical trade certificate (journeyman, residential journeyman, or master).
• Certified by ICC as an electrical inspector, or within 12 months of hire for both residential and commercial.

Electrical Inspector III

• Meets all electrical inspector II requirements plus;
• Valid electrical master trade certificate.
• Certified by ICC as a building inspector for both residential and commercial.
• Two or more ICC inspector certificates in at least one or more areas (mechanical and/or plumbing).
• Certified as a burglar and fire alarm inspector through MABCD.

Electrical / Elevator Inspector IV

• Meets all electrical inspector III requirements plus;
• Certified by ICC as a combination inspector (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) for both residential and commercial.
• Certified as an elevator Inspector through MABCD.
• Certified as a QEI elevator inspector

Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s Degree from Accredited College or Five years of training from an accredited Electrical Trade School. Inspection experience. Ten or more years of experience in the construction industry. Certified with a master electrical trade certificate. Certified by ICC in multiple trade capacities.

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