Building Inspector I or II (Plumbing)

The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for a Building Inspector I or II for our Planning and Protective Services Department. This position inspects a variety of plumbing installations for commercial, private, and public dwellings to determine if plans, workmanship, and materials conform to legally established requirements. 

Building Inspector I:

Inspects all aspects of building design and construction, including framing, structural steel, roofing, foundational supports, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, insulation, drywall and grounds to ensure adequate conformity to architectural design and overall compliance with City building and fire codes.  Interprets plans and blueprints and confers with architects and contractors regarding permits and projects; assists them in making design corrections ensuring conformity with regulations and plans.  Investigates zoning and other violations and work stoppages; initiates necessary administrative and legal steps to prosecute violators when necessary.  Keeps records and prepares periodic inspection reports.  Advises the public on matters relating to building regulations.  

Inspects plumbing installation in progress and on completion, and investigates complaints of violations to determine capacity, safety, durability, and compliance with City code requirements.  Issues permits, logs fees and date of permits for all work and prepares periodic inspection reports for Building Official.    

Assists and advises builders with questions on code and the relocation of plumbing installations in proposed new construction or in existing buildings and interprets regulations to the public.  Checks plumbing installation plans and specifications for compliance with required codes and confers with plumbing contractors concerning installations and correction of work performed.   

May chair the Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing Board of Examiners and Review, as assigned, processes applications for licensing and exams, issues licenses to those qualified. Maintains records of licensed electricians, plumbers and contractors.                 

Work toward obtaining proper ICC Certification in Plumbing Field. 

Performs related duties as needed or assigned.  

Building Inspector II:
Performs all duties of a Building Inspector.

Obtains a ICC Certification in Plumbing Field.
 
May Serve as a crew leader in the inspection division

Physical: Ability to traverse over rough terrain; inspect installations in construction areas; enter and exit ditches; and work in extreme weather conditions. Ability to avoid injury while walking on structural steel, under overhead scaffolding or while climbing ladders; remain standing for extended periods. Ability to perform work of a journeyman electrician. Ability to drive City vehicle to sites to conduct inspections and inspect work being performed and to determine adherence to codes, ordinances and standards.

Mental: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing; tactfully enforce City codes, regulations and requirements; interpret and work from plans, drawings, blueprints and diagrams; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, and the public. Ability to recall and apply large amounts of technical data and legal regulations.

Ability to use personal computer and related software efficiently and effectively.

Ability to review, read and interpret construction details and plans; keep detailed records and prepare reports.

Must have the minimum of 4,000 hours of experience as a licensed journeyman in the plumbing trade. Candidates must hold a City of Jefferson plumber license but not actively engaged in the plumbing businesses or affiliated with any person, firm or corporation operating a plumbing business withing Jefferson City. 

Building Inspector I:

Requires a candidate to be over 21 years old.  Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by vocational, trade school, or college  in a related course of study, and three years' inspection experience or  any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job functions, duties and requirements listed. 

Must obtain at least one (1) related ICC Certification within one year of hire. 

Building Inspector II:

Requires a candidate to be over 21 years old.  Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by vocational, trade school, or college in a related course of study, and five years’ inspection experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job functions, duties and requirements listed.  

Must have at least 4 ICC Certifications including; Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, and 2 of the 3 following: Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Electrical Inspector certification.

Must have a valid Missouri driver's license.
  
 Must have a cell phone.
 

The inspector must have thorough knowledge of residential and commercial building codes and/or mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes (cross-training for these areas is necessary and training provided if needed).   Must have a thorough knowledge of construction principals /practices and zoning regulations. Thorough knowledge of proper methods and materials used in the construction of large/small structures and/or considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of mechanical, plumbing and/or electrical code enforcement, regulations and laws governing mechanical, plumbing and electrical installations, possible defects and flaws in mechanical, plumbing and electrical installations, and knowledge of appropriate corrective measures.
 

Strong public relations skills and effective verbal and written communication skills are required with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, architects, owners and the general public.

Specific job title and salary depend on qualifications. Minimum starting salary for a Building Inspector I is $49,639.83 annually and the maximum salary for a Building Inspector II is $85,091.86.

Salary : $49,640