Building Inspector

Salary: $24.12 – $30.19 Hourly

Location: City Hall-Lee’s Summit, MO

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Development Services

Under general direction of the Building Inspections Manager, the Building Inspector performs technical inspections to ensure projects are in compliance with adopted codes, ordinances and approved plans.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction related field required.
• Valid State motor vehicle operator’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• ICC Building Inspector Certification (B1, B2) required within 12 months of employment. (probationary period extends until the minimum certifications are obtained)
• Comprehensive knowledge of codes, ordinances and standards regulating building construction, including building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fuel gas accessibility codes and standards
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge of codes and ordinances to construction projects
• Demonstrated abilities in the area of written and oral communications
• Ability to communicate, interact and function effectively under stressful and/or confrontational situations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the development community, city staff and the public
• Ability to analyze problems and identify workable solutions
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications