Multi-Discipline Inspector - Planning and Zoning

Ucitymo; University City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of University City is seeking a Multi-Discipline Inspector to assure safe buildings and communities. The role involves office and field inspections, plan review, and public-facing duties while upholding ICC standards.

The Inspector will perform onsite reviews of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, residential and fire codes, with a strong emphasis on customer service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to solve problems and stay composed under pressure.
• Proficient with computers; comfortable with MS Office and related software.
• Understanding of industry standards and practices is required, with ICC knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction work to ensure health, safety, and welfare of the public.
• Addresses concerns of architects, engineers, contractors, residents, and staff.
• Conducts onsite inspections for compliance with municipal codes and related ordinances.
• Reviews plans for code compliance before construction starts.
• Completes daily reports and maintains up‑to‑date files on inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Multi-Discipline Inspector

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Onsite, Full-time

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this job is to ensure the safety and welfare of communities by creating safe buildings and structures. This position is expected to perform inspections with a high degree of accuracy to ensure work performed meets International Code Council requirements. Reviews plan submissions and explains codes and requirements while maintaining a focus on customer service. Protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities. Work is performed both in the office and in the field and involves considerable contact with the public and other persons engaged in property maintenance and construction codes, with a high level of independence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects work done during the construction process to ensure the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities
• Addresses concerns of architects, engineers, contractors, residents, and staff
• Performs onsite inspections to ensure compliance with City municipal codes, including the property maintenance code, environmental code, occupancy code, other construction codes and related ordinances.
• Reviews plans for code compliance before construction starts
• Stays abreast of industry standards and regulations by completing continuing education courses and further certifications through ICC or equivalent
• Involves the preparation of daily reports and records on findings
• Keeps active and up-to-date office files on all work in process
• Prepares reports and accumulates data for court hearings and if corrective measures are not taken; testifies in court as required
• Performs proactive inspection sweeps of the city, unrelated to a compliant or scheduled inspection, to ensure compliance of regulations or policies set forth by the City
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• International Code Council Certification in all disciplines, including, but not limited to, Mechanical, Building, Plumbing and Electrical
• A minimum of one year of related experience
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices
• Knowledge of all aspects of Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential and Fire codes
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to climb on a roof, in attics, up ladders, and on scaffolding in order to perform inspections
• Ability to solve problems and maintain composure in high pressure situations
• Ability to enforce ordinances and other regulations with firmness and tact while exercising good customer service skills
• Ability to become knowledgeable of City-specific environmental health and safety codes, property maintenance codes, fire codes, construction codes, and related laws and ordinances within a reasonable amount of time
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software programs and ability to learn others.