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Lead Building Inspector Job opening - Joplin state Missouri ( Job openings )
Joplin , state Missouri
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2024-03-22T00:00 - 2024-04-21T00:00 | 19 | 0
Lead Building Inspector
Department: Planning, Development and Neighborhood Services
Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (
including marijuana/THC
) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.
Primary Purpose
I
nspects new construction and remodeling of residential and commercial structures in the City of Joplin to ensure compliance with all applicable zoning and building codes. Plans and organizes daily activities of building inspection staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of
: City of Joplin building and zoning codes and ordinances to be enforced; enforcement procedures for City code/ordinance violations; regulations and procedures for issuing building/sign permits; basic building codes and guidelines including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general construction codes; location of streets and addresses in the City of Joplin; Microsoft Office Suite and other programs assigned and utilized by the department. Knowledge of the programs and information needed by the groups served. Knowledge of economic and social characteristics and needs of the different community areas. Skill in researching and preparing informational materials and in maintaining a variety of records and preparing a variety of reports. Ability to use hardware and software to track data and accumulate results. Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in
:
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees and the public; understanding and following oral and written instructions; understanding and interpreting engineering plans and specifications, making decisions utilizing sound judgement, accurately maintaining required records and reports; evaluating, training and coaching subordinate personnel; analyzing work volume and efficiently utilizing personnel and available resources to accomplish unit objectives. Microsoft Office Suite.
Education
: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Some college level training and/or coursework preferred.
Experience
: Three years of experience in construction inspection work or construction project management work, at least one year of which involved supervisory responsibilities.
Licenses and Certifications
: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license. Certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), including but not limited to Residential and Commercial Inspector’s certifications are preferred.
Salary & Benefits
Starting at $21.222 per hour ($44,142 annually), depending on experience.
We provide free health insurance to the employee, and a great family rate (that does not increase per additional member) with a low deductible, low co-pays, and free preventive care services.
Additional Benefits include:
2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
Missouri LAGERS Retirement – employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!
Essential Job Functions
1. Inspects new construction and remodeling projects, both in progress and upon completion, to determine that work complies with applicable codes and guidelines.
2. Supervises assigned full-time staff.
3. Reviews submitted plans to ensure that proposed construction projects meet applicable codes and guidelines.
4. Contacts, responds to, and meets with contractors, engineers, developers, and the public regarding
construction project issues.
5. Investigates and resolves complaints of building code violations.
6. Integrates and coordinates construction activities with other city departments, contractors, developers, and other governmental agencies.
7. Ensures that accurate and complete records are maintained to record all field activities.
8. Reads and understands plans, blueprints, written instructions, technical manuals, testing information and specifications.
9. Plans, coordinates, assigns, and reviews the work of building inspectors and other support staff to ensure that new construction/remodeling projects for residential and commercial structures in the City of Joplin comply with established City zoning and building codes/ordinances and codes and guidelines.
10. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of City inspection staff and makes job assignments for inspectors.
11. Contributes effectively to the Planning Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within Planning as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.
Physical Demands, Requirements, and Working Conditions
This position works in both an office and in the field. Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on city streets; stamina and mobility to read printed materials, blueprint, and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity needed to enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and operate necessary tools and equipment. The fieldwork requires walking in areas to perform investigations, identify problems or hazards. The position requires one to bend, stoop, kneel and reach when completing inspections. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25-50 pounds. Field work may require exposure to unstable buildings, construction zones, both residential and commercial. Building and facilities visits may require exposure to loud noise, cold and hot temperatures, heights, slick surfaces, mechanical, and electrical hazards.
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset members of the public or their representatives while enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
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