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Multi-disciplined Code Official(Job Id 1350)\
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Planning/Community
Development\
Employment Type: Employee
Post Date: 11/20/2025 Salary: Negotiable USD
Description\
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Multi-disciplined Code
Official position available in the Planning &Development Services
Department.
Summary
Reviews and approves construction documents related to commercial and
residential structures for compliance with city-adopted building codes\
and other related ordinances related to building construction and
life-safety. Conducts field inspections to assure compliance with the
approved\
plans, and with city-adopted building codes. Responsible for the plan
review and inspection processes for code review. Serves as Plans
Examiner of\
the Day. Assists in emergency operations, to include snow removal
operations as required, and other duties as assigned. This is an entry
level\
position. Assigned projects are generally ones having the least
complexity.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assumes the role of project manager who is responsible for coordinating
the overall plan review process among the internal and external
divisions\
and agencies required to approve projects.
Coordinates the flow of communication to the applicant and manages the
phasing and issuance of permits.\
Responsible for plan review and inspection processes and activities from
permit application to issuance of final certificate of occupancy.\
Reviews construction documents submitted for the purpose of securing a
building permit to construct new commercial or residential structures,
or\
to alter, repair, demolish or add on to existing structures.
Evaluates and analyzes various life safety systems and components for
compliance with the building code and the referenced national standards\
as adopted by the City of Overland Park.
The code review is a multi-disciplined review for compliance with the
International Building Code which incorporates the International
Residential\
Code, the International Plumbing Code, the National Electric Code, the
International Energy Code, the International Mechanical Code, the\
International Fire Code, and the Existing Building Code.
Reviews and analyzes architectural and/or engineering plans and
specifications, engineering calculations, shop drawings, hydraulic
calculations,\
research reports, special inspection reports and other technical data to
assure compliance with Overland Park adopted codes.
Applies engineering principles and practices in the technical
examination and analysis of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry
structures and\
components. Makes independent decisions regarding compliance and
alternate methods of design and construction.
Conducts inspections and witnesses various tests throughout the
construction process in order to ensure compliance with the approved\
construction documents and city adopted codes on all permitted projects
for new structures, or additions, alterations, repairs, or demolition
of\
existing structures.
Enforces erosion and sediment ordinance for one and two family dwelling
construction sites.\
Serves as the lead person on joint inspections or investigations
conducted with other divisions and departments including the Fire
Department.\
Authorizes the issuance of temporary certificate of occupancy, or final
certificate of occupancy.\
Responsible for reviewing and approving special inspection reports.\
Witnesses acceptance testing of elevator equipment.\
Serves as Plans Examiner of the Day.\
Provides technical support to clerical staff for review and approval of
permits issued over the counter and other permit applications.\
Provides telephone and walk-in assistance to public regarding code
requirements and interpretations. Visually reviews plans to ensure
compliance\
with city-adopted ordinances and codes.
Performs code and engineering structural reviews of residential room
additions, decks, porches, structural alterations, and residential
accessory\
structures. Reviews plot plans and other plans of residential projects
to ensure compliance with city-adopted ordinances and codes.
Meets with design professionals, developers, owners, and contractors in
preliminary design meetings. Meetings generally entail a discussion of
the\
permit process as well as a code review of preliminary plans or design
concepts to identify potential problems. Potential problems are
identified.\
Advise as to possible approaches to gaining compliance with the codes or
resolving related problems is put forth.
Meets with design professionals, developers, owners, and contractors in
pre-construction meetings. Meetings include an explanation of city\
requirements and
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13440338
Multi-disciplined Code Official(Job Id 1350)\
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Planning/Community
Development\
Employment Type: Employee
Post Date: 11/20/2025 Salary: Negotiable USD
Description\
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Multi-disciplined Code
Official position available in the Planning &Development Services
Department.
Summary
Reviews and approves construction documents related to commercial and
residential structures for compliance with city-adopted building codes\
and other related ordinances related to building construction and
life-safety. Conducts field inspections to assure compliance with the
approved\
plans, and with city-adopted building codes. Responsible for the plan
review and inspection processes for code review. Serves as Plans
Examiner of\
the Day. Assists in emergency operations, to include snow removal
operations as required, and other duties as assigned. This is an entry
level\
position. Assigned projects are generally ones having the least
complexity.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assumes the role of project manager who is responsible for coordinating
the overall plan review process among the internal and external
divisions\
and agencies required to approve projects.
Coordinates the flow of communication to the applicant and manages the
phasing and issuance of permits.\
Responsible for plan review and inspection processes and activities from
permit application to issuance of final certificate of occupancy.\
Reviews construction documents submitted for the purpose of securing a
building permit to construct new commercial or residential structures,
or\
to alter, repair, demolish or add on to existing structures.
Evaluates and analyzes various life safety systems and components for
compliance with the building code and the referenced national standards\
as adopted by the City of Overland Park.
The code review is a multi-disciplined review for compliance with the
International Building Code which incorporates the International
Residential\
Code, the International Plumbing Code, the National Electric Code, the
International Energy Code, the International Mechanical Code, the\
International Fire Code, and the Existing Building Code.
Reviews and analyzes architectural and/or engineering plans and
specifications, engineering calculations, shop drawings, hydraulic
calculations,\
research reports, special inspection reports and other technical data to
assure compliance with Overland Park adopted codes.
Applies engineering principles and practices in the technical
examination and analysis of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry
structures and\
components. Makes independent decisions regarding compliance and
alternate methods of design and construction.
Conducts inspections and witnesses various tests throughout the
construction process in order to ensure compliance with the approved\
construction documents and city adopted codes on all permitted projects
for new structures, or additions, alterations, repairs, or demolition
of\
existing structures.
Enforces erosion and sediment ordinance for one and two family dwelling
construction sites.\
Serves as the lead person on joint inspections or investigations
conducted with other divisions and departments including the Fire
Department.\
Authorizes the issuance of temporary certificate of occupancy, or final
certificate of occupancy.\
Responsible for reviewing and approving special inspection reports.\
Witnesses acceptance testing of elevator equipment.\
Serves as Plans Examiner of the Day.\
Provides technical support to clerical staff for review and approval of
permits issued over the counter and other permit applications.\
Provides telephone and walk-in assistance to public regarding code
requirements and interpretations. Visually reviews plans to ensure
compliance\
with city-adopted ordinances and codes.
Performs code and engineering structural reviews of residential room
additions, decks, porches, structural alterations, and residential
accessory\
structures. Reviews plot plans and other plans of residential projects
to ensure compliance with city-adopted ordinances and codes.
Meets with design professionals, developers, owners, and contractors in
preliminary design meetings. Meetings generally entail a discussion of
the\
permit process as well as a code review of preliminary plans or design
concepts to identify potential problems. Potential problems are
identified.\
Advise as to possible approaches to gaining compliance with the codes or
resolving related problems is put forth.
Meets with design professionals, developers, owners, and contractors in
pre-construction meetings. Meetings include an explanation of city\
requirements and