Building Safety Inspector
Job Details
Job Location: Wentzville – Wentzville, MO
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $26.37 – $30.89 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Description
The City of Wentzville is a dynamic organization dedicated to ensuring the safety and compliance of residential buildings and city projects within our community. We prioritize integrity, professionalism, and excellence in all our endeavors.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Building Inspector. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive inspections of both new and existing residential buildings, as well as other city projects. Your primary objective will be to ensure adherence to local and federal regulations, guaranteeing the safety of occupants and property.
Key Responsibilities:
§ Maintain a positive and productive environment, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the City, Department and Division.
§ Inspect and monitor new and existing residences and construction zones for compliance with building codes, specifications, and safety standards.
§ Inspect new and existing residential buildings and premises for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
§ Inspect sewer lateral connections for code compliance and safety.
§ Issue permits for construction, relocation, occupancy, and demolition in a timely manner.
§ Inspect swimming pools at construction sites for compliance with regulations; enforce codes as necessary
The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.
§ High school diploma or equivalent required.
§ Minimum of one year of construction industry and/or code enforcement experience is required.
§ ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification is required within twelve months of employment.
§ Valid drivers license required.
§ Associates degree in Construction Management, Architectural Technology, or related field desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities– May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.
§ Proficiency in use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
§ Clear verbal communication skills and ability to give and follow written and oral instructions.
§ Ability to assess structural damage following a fire in order to determine if it is significant enough to pose a life safety threat.
§ Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
§ Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
§ Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
§ Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty.
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