The City of Overland Park has a full-time Multi-Disciplined Code Official I/II/Sr position available in the Planning & Development Services Department. The successful candidate may be hired at the Level I, II or Senior, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:
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 the Plans Examiner of the Day. Assists in emergency operations to include snow removal operations as required, and other duties as assigned. Assigned projects are varied and generally complex.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Science & Technology, or a related field.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.

• Upon hire must be able to secure and maintain a “City Officer” commission to conduct investigations and issues notices to appear in municipal court.

• One year of practical experience in the construction industry.

• Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

• Must have a working knowledge of personal computers and software applications such as word processing, database, Bluebeam and spreadsheet applications.

• Multi-Disciplined Code Official I: This is an entry level position. Must obtain within 12 months of employment with the City, at least one of the certifications designated as a core credit and one of the certifications designated as elective credit for obtaining a Master Code Professional certificate through the International Code Council’s national certification program. One year of practical experience in the construction industry. Good oral and written communication skills.

• Multi-Disciplined Code Official II: M ust possess the following certifications from the International Code Council: Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Commercial Mechanical Inspector, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, and Building Plans Examiner. Other types of professional certifications demonstrating proficiency in the building codes may be reviewed for equivalency. Three years of experience as Multi-Disciplined Code Official I or equivalent experience. Equivalent experience should be a combination of experience as a Multi-Disciplined Inspector and Plans Examiner.

• Multi-Disciplined Code Official Senior: Must possess a Master Code Professional certification from the International Code Council. Three years of experience as Multi-Disciplined Code Official II or six years of equivalent experience. Experience should be as a Multi-Disciplined Inspector and Plans Examiner.
  

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Salary Range:

I - $24.67 -$37.01/hour
II - $27.54-$41.31/hour
Sr - $33.74-$50.62/hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by title: Multi-Disciplined Code Official.

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