Part-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Inspections Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Work days may vary, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: May 19, 2025
Responsibilities
The City of Kansas City Missouri Department of City Planning and Development is currently seeking to hire a Construction Code Inspector in their Elevators Inspection Unit. This is semi-professional work in the field of inspecting construction for the adherence to established codes. This classification is a multidiscipline Code Inspector responsible for the enforcement of building, zoning, and other applicable ordinances. This position entails a great degree of difficulty in applying the highly technical provisions found in building codes and associated standards as well as zoning and other applicable ordinances related to the construction industry and community at large.
Duties and Responsibilities:Conducts field inspections during various stages of construction or demolition to ensure code compliance for the installation of Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walks, etc.
- Evaluates and analyzes a wide variety of structural, mechanical, electrical, sprinkler and plumbing installations for code compliance.
- Inspects and monitors the application and the proper use of construction related materials.
- Reviews and analyzes architectural/engineering plans and specifications, shop drawings, research reports, special inspection reports and other technical data for the purpose of determining whether an installation is code-compliant or for the issuance of permits.
- Applies engineering principles and practices in the technical examination and analysis of wood structures, simple steel and masonry structures.
- Prepares clear, concise, and consistent reports noting specific code violations and items inspected in order to clearly communicate intent to interested parties.
- Reviews and interprets building codes per modern construction methods and engineering practices.
- Performs electrical and structural load calculations, plumbing calculations and analyses of soil conditions.
- Complete work documentation and data entry into database.
- Must consistently negotiate construction sites at all stages of construction, uneven terrain, including excavations and ditches.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the materials, methods and practices involved in the construction trade standards, inspection practices, testing devices and corrective measures applicable to municipal codes; legal aspects of inspection; basic computer operation.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, fire science, construction technology or construction management; OR high school graduation and 4 years of acceptable codes inspection or construction trade experience; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess certificates B1, E1, M1 and P1 as awarded by the International Code Council (ICC) within 24 months following date hired. In addition, must meet these certification requirements for those required above: (1) Obtain 1 of the required certifications within first 6 months of hire; (2) Obtain 2nd required certification within 12 months of hire; (3) Obtain 3 rd required certification within 18 months of hire; and (4) Obtain 4th required certification within 24 months of hire. For those with exams passed prior to April 2018, the following certificates administered by the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) may be substituted for the corresponding ICC certificate as shown: NCPCCI Building Inspector One- and Two-Family Dwellings-1A or ICC Residential Building Inspector-B1; NCPCCI Electrical Inspector One- and Two-Family Dwellings-2A or ICC Residential Electrical Inspector-E1; NCPCCI Mechanical Inspector One- and Two-Family Dwellings-4A or ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector-M1; NCPCCI Plumbing Inspector One- and Two-Family Dwellings-5A or ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector-P1.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
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