Building Inspector - Grade 17

Mandan, ND

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Position Details

Wage Range: Starting at $30.28 an hour

Status: Non-exempt/Full-time

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted through Monday, November 30th (at 9:00 a.m. CT)

**There is opportunity for growth within this position as a Senior Building Inspector - Grade 18.

*Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

Job Summary:

This position performs building inspections, including mechanical or plumbing inspections, to ensure compliance with relevant codes and ordinances.

Major Duties:

Journeyman Plumber inspector

Knowledge Required by the Position:

Knowledge of the International Residential, Mechanical, and/or Plumbing Codes
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and materials used in building construction.
Knowledge of building plan review principles and practices.
Knowledge of building inspection principles and practices.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in reviewing plans and specifications.
Skill in the conducting building inspections.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or equivalent.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to obtain Residential Building Inspector Certification (B1).

Mechanical Inspector:

Employees performing mechanical inspections must possess or be able to readily obtain a valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1).

Plumbing Inspector:

Employees performing plumbing inspections must hold a current State of North Dakota master or journeyman plumber license.

Senior Building Inspector – Grade 18

Two (2) years of related experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience with the City of Mandan as a Building Inspector.
Possession of and ability to maintain the following International Code Council (ICC) certifications:
- Residential Building Inspector (B1)
- Commercial Building Inspector (B2)
Must demonstrate competency to independently perform duties appropriate to this level.

Notes:

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD-214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD-214 and a letter less than one year old from the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD-214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indication disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
Applicants who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Human Resources at 701-667-3217.
Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.