Building Construction Inspector

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

* Job Posting closes:
July 31, 2026

Agency Information:

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. While the Department of Administration (D of

A) welcomes all candidates legally eligible to work in the United States, D of A does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

E-Verify:
Kansas Department of Administration (D of

A) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please .

About the Position

* Who can apply:
Anyone

* Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

* Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

* Regular/Temporary:
Regular

* Work Schedule:

8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

* Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

* Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

Compensation:

* Annual Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

* Note:

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

* Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

* Sick & Vacation leave

* Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

* Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

* Fitness Centers in select locations

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position

Description:

The Building Construction Inspector position is assigned to the Design, Construction, and Compliance Section of the Office of Facilities and Property Management. The work involves inspecting the construction, alteration, and repair of State buildings for conformance with the plans, specifications, and building codes. Assignments are received in the form of code footprints, plans and specifications. The Building Construction Inspector is required to make knowledgeable evaluations during inspections and document observations in the form of reports.

Job Responsibilities:

* Perform required inspections of construction for State of Kansas building projects to assure the contractor's work is incompliance with the building, life safety and accessibility codes. Inspection checklist shall be followed when performing inspections. Perform required inspections for determination of occupancy. Contact supervisor when a project is acceptable for occupancy.

* Assist in periodic, substantial, and final completion inspections for expanded (full) service projects. These inspections are to assure the contractor's work is in compliance with the construction documents.

* Prepare daily Inspection Records for projects observed and submit to supervisor. Inform Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM) A/E or supervisor, project architect/engineer, and agency of any unauthorized changes in construction or non-compliance with the building codes. Maintain other required administrative and code documentation.

* Witness and approve certain tests of systems (fire alarms, fire suppression, plumbing/piping, elevators, etc.). Inform OFPM and the agency of results. Submit documentation of approved tests.

* Provide assistance and confer with OFPM A/E, project architect/engineer, contractor and the agency for interpretation of conflicts or discrepancies in the construction documents. Communicate problems/conflicts between contractor, project architect/engineer, and the agency and provide feedback to OFPM A/E or supervisor.

* For full-service projects, participate in pre-construction meetings with contractor, project architect/engineer and the agency representatives. Periodically attend construction progress meetings.

* Perform other duties as delegated by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma/GED.

* 3 or more years of experience in the construction industry in an on-site capacity, preferably in a related inspection capacity, project management, construction administration, superintendent or foreman. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledgeable with International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, National Electrical Code, NFPA 72 - Fire Alarm, NFPA 13 - Sprinkler, AMSE 17.1/A17.2
-Elevator Inspection, NFPA 101 - Life Safety (new and existing health care facilities) and 2010 ADA Standards.

* Certification related to training or education in building codes or building construction inspection is desirable.

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who…