Compliance Inspector III

Compliance Inspector III

Agency: 170 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES BOARD

Supervisory Organization:
Construction Industries Board

Job Type: Regular

Compensation:
Compliance Inspector III/Field Investigator (Mechanical Trades) Salary: $70,016.90/year ($5,834.74/month) - $73,702/year ($6,141.83/month)

Compliance Inspector III/Field Investigator (Mechanical Trades)

Title:

Field Investigator (Mechanical Trades)

(FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt)

Unclassified

Summary:

Enforces licensing act of mechanical trade. Works with local public and private groups to coordinate and educate on topics of licensing and code standards. Gathers information, prepares reports, and testifies at hearings on licensing violations. Home-based duty station in Oklahoma, likely SW Oklahoma region, with specific counties to be determined; however, assigned work locations may be adjusted at any time depending on the needs of the CIB.

Extensive in-state travel. Some overnight travel required. Must be able to pass a criminal history background check. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.

Typical Functions:

• Enforces mechanical licensing act by investigating licensing and code standards including travel to and physically inspecting construction work sites, receiving and investigating complaints regarding licensing and code standards, issuing necessary citations, interpreting mechanical codes and laws, preparing inspection and Notice of Violation (NOV) reports, conducting plan reviews when requested, evaluating installations by using codes and installation instructions, and preparing citations for failure to comply with NOV as appropriate and authorized.
• Works cooperatively with city inspectors, other government entities, private interests, contractors and professional clientele, such as general contractors, sub-contractors, job superintendents, engineers and architects, to offer information and education on responsibilities, role, and services of CIB.
• Inspects and investigates construction sites to ensure compliance with all applicable licensing laws and adopted statewide construction codes where authorized, as appropriate and authorized.
• Meets with other state agencies and local governments to compare and coordinate activities of mutual interest and makes oral presentations and reports to CIB Board and others.
• Attends meetings of trade-related organizations, when requested, to network with other investigators and inspectors to develop consistency in job performance.
• Plans, organizes, and manages time and travel in relation to investigations, complaints, and inspections in assigned counties including ensuring full coverage of assigned territory, with supervisor approval.
• Enters information into computer databases/logs, prepares summaries, obtains supervisory approval of citation, presents citation to proper hearing committee and testifies at trade hearings.
• Prepares travel reports, activity reports, and time reports for supervisory approval using computer.
• Demonstrates attitude of support and cooperation to CIB Board, CIB Staff, industry partners, and customers while maintaining professional manner in dress, speech, actions and attitude at all times.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of: investigative methods and techniques, state-adopted construction codes and technical standards of mechanical theories, and standards governing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and residential structures, and of The Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Act and Industry Regulations. Ability required to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to follow written and oral instructions; to apply appropriate trade theories and standards to a construction job site;

to reasonably interpret laws/codes/ordinances; and to read and accurately interpret blueprints and specifications; show demonstrated commitment in taking responsibility for and use of good judgment; maintain attention to detail; uphold and practice the code of ethics, employee handbook guidelines, and State/Agency core values; and reasonably determine if a…