Compliance Inspector III

State of Oklahoma; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Industries Board in Oklahoma seeks a Compliance Inspector III/Field Investigator (Mechanical Trades). Enforce licensing act, conduct site inspections, gather information, prepare reports, and testify at hearings. This is a home-based role with extensive in-state travel and potential overnight trips.

Candidate must have five years' experience, a current mechanical journeyman/contractor license, and the ability to obtain national certifications and state licenses within a year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unexpired mechanical journeyman or mechanical contractor license with at least five years of experience.
• Pass a criminal history background check.
• Ability to obtain national certifications and Oklahoma licenses within one year.

Responsibilities

• Investigate licensing and code compliance at construction sites, and prepare NOVs and citations.
• Coordinate with local agencies and stakeholders, and present findings at hearings.
• Travel across counties, inspect sites, and document via reports and databases.

Skills

Investigative methods

Code standards knowledge

Blueprint reading

Job description

Job Posting End Date

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Job Posting Title

Compliance Inspector III

Agency

170 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES BOARD

Supervisory Organization

Construction Industries Board

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Compliance Inspector III/Field Investigator (Mechanical Trades) Salary: $70,016.90/year ($5,834.74/month) - $73,702/year ($6,141.83/month)

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES BOARD

COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR III/FIELD INVESTIGATOR (Mechanical Trades)

TITLE: FIELD INVESTIGATOR (Mechanical Trades)

(FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt)

Unclassified

Summary

Enforces licensing act of mechanical trade. Works with local public and private groups to coordinate and educate on topics of licensing and code standards. Gathers information, prepares reports, and testifies at hearings on licensing violations. Home-based duty station in Oklahoma, likely SW Oklahoma region, with specific counties to be determined; however, assigned work locations may be adjusted at any time depending on the needs of the CIB. Extensive in-state travel. Some overnight travel required. Must be able to pass a criminal history background check. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.

Typical Functions

• Enforces mechanical licensing act by investigating licensing and code standards including travel to and physically inspecting construction work sites, receiving and investigating complaints regarding licensing and code standards, issuing necessary citations, interpreting mechanical codes and laws, preparing inspection and Notice of Violation (NOV) reports, conducting plan reviews when requested, evaluating installations by using codes and installation instructions, and preparing citations for failure to comply with NOV as appropriate and authorized.
• Works cooperatively with city inspectors, other government entities, private interests, contractors and professional clientele, such as general contractors, sub-contractors, job superintendents, engineers and architects, to offer information and education on responsibilities, role, and services of CIB.
• Inspects and investigates construction sites to ensure compliance with all applicable licensing laws and adopted statewide construction codes where authorized, as appropriate and authorized.
• Meets with other state agencies and local governments to compare and coordinate activities of mutual interest and makes oral presentations and reports to CIB Board and others.
• Attends meetings of trade-related organizations, when requested, to network with other investigators and inspectors to develop consistency in job performance.
• Plans, organizes, and manages time and travel in relation to investigations, complaints, and inspections in assigned counties including ensuring full coverage of assigned territory, with supervisor approval.
• Enters information into computer databases/logs, prepares summaries, obtains supervisory approval of citation, presents citation to proper hearing committee and testifies at trade hearings.
• Prepares travel reports, activity reports, and time reports for supervisory approval using computer.
• Demonstrates attitude of support and cooperation to CIB Board, CIB Staff, industry partners, and customers while maintaining professional manner in dress, speech, actions and attitude at all times.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of: investigative methods and techniques, state-adopted construction codes and technical standards of mechanical theories, and standards governing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and residential structures, and of The Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Act and Industry Regulations. Ability required to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to follow written and oral instructions; to apply appropriate trade theories and standards to a construction job site; to reasonably interpret laws/codes/ordinances; and to read and accurately interpret blueprints and specifications; show demonstrated commitment in taking responsibility for and use of good judgment; maintain attention to detail; uphold and practice the code of ethics, employee handbook guidelines, and State/Agency core values; and reasonably determine if a relationship or circumstance would cause a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts to question his or her impartiality in a matter, exercise common sense and good discernment, and take appropriate measures; physically perform inspections including driving to construction worksites along with safely maneuvering through construction sites, significant walking, standing, climbing, crawling in tight spaces, grabbing, pushing, lifting, sitting and inputting/accessing information via a computer, any which could be for extended periods of time when necessary. Ability to help everyone be more conscientious, respectful, and considerate of co-workers and clients served. Professional communication by avoiding accusations, criticisms and gossip with co-workers and others about the agency or other employees. Communication should be handled pursuant to CIB Employee Handbook. Communication should always be respectful and within your specific core function. Be a leader in growing a respectful, supportive and productive workplace, while being a cooperative team member when asked to comply with supervisor or manager requests and take responsibility for your attitude. Exhibit an attitude of mutual respect, courtesy and cooperativeness toward fellow employees and the public. Be a good team player through being cooperative, reliable, respectful, and supportive in working with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Have at the time of application, a current, unexpired license as a mechanical journeyman or mechanical contractor in accordance with the Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Laws and Industry Regulations, for a minimum of five (5) years. Have the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job description. Reliable transportation is needed and a current valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required. Absence of: serious violation or disciplinary action under any Oklahoma licensing act or industry regulations or another jurisdiction’s licensing requirements within the last five (5) years. Certain related or relevant experience, training, or education, along with supporting reference checks, may be taken into consideration during the evaluation process. The successful candidate is required to obtain both a national certification (in each residential and commercial mechanical inspection) and a State of Oklahoma license (as a Residential Mechanical Inspector and as an Unlimited Mechanical Inspector) within one (1) year of hire. Upon hiring, the successful candidate is required to obtain a provisional license in each category unless already holding the required Oklahoma license.

Preferred Qualifications

Unlimited classification involving industrial, commercial, and residential HVAC/R. Instruction or completion of: a Committee approved mechanical (HVAC) vocational education program consisting of one thousand (1,000) hours or more, a U.S. Department of Labor approved mechanical training course, an accredited mechanical vocational program, or completion of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university or equivalent accredited vocational program in courses relating to design, installation, and construction of mechanical systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Construction Industries Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Construction Industries Board to not discriminate against or deny equal employment opportunity to any applicant or employee on the grounds of race, sex, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to do the work for which employed. All employees of the Construction Industries Board are “at will” employees. Applicants will not be discriminated against before or during their employment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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