Plans Examiner / Inspector

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and issues building and related permits after determination that plans conform to applicable codes. Responds to property owners and their representatives on plans found not to be in conformity with applicable Municipal Ordinances.
• Explains City's Building and Zoning Ordinances to the general public, architects, engineers, lawyers, contractors, and property owners.
• Ensures notification of public in accordance with City policy for request for appeals or variances.
• Prepares evidence and notices for prosecution of code violations.
• Provide testimony as to the facts of a situation before administrative third parties of quasi-judicial bodies.
• Coordinates and performs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building, and property inspections to ensure compliance with appropriate codes.
• Issues stop work orders when work is started without permit or is proceeding in violation of code or permit.
• Answers inquiries from public, contractors, property owners, and staff regarding results of inspections and status of code compliance.
• Prepares and maintains reports and files on properties inspected or reviewed by typing, writing, and using a computer.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years' experience in plan review and building code enforcement or related field. Education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
• ICC Building Plans Examiner or within 6 months of employment.
• Other ICC certifications are desirable.
• A valid Driver's License.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Both indoor and outdoor working environment. Individual to work forty (40) hours a week, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional overtime and attendance at some evening meetings, court activities, board and commission meetings and/or special events and inspections as required. Outdoor working environment includes exposure to hazardous conditions such as entering the premises of unsafe, abandoned and unmaintained property and structures. Exposure to electrical, mechanical, health hazards associated with construction activities and partially constructed, abandoned, derelict, deteriorated property and structures.

To apply: Complete the electronic employment application on City's website under "employment". OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122 OR: call 314-984-6975 to have one e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: Attn: Human Resources, at the address listed above.

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.

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