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CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: TRADES WORKER – ELECTRICIAN 

Application Deadline:  Open until Filled 

This position maintains and performs electrical repairs. Duties and responsibilities include performing repairs and daily maintenance on electrical and related plumbing systems; performing inspections and troubleshooting; and preparing related paperwork.

DUTIES:  Responds to calls for emergency repairs and maintenance to electrical components and plumbing systems.  Performs electrical and plumbing repairs and maintenance functions relating to all city facilities including in compliance with departmental safety regulations.   Reviews building plans associated with repairs and upgrades for parks and building lighting.  Performs inspections and troubleshooting for building and park wiring, including low to medium voltage systems.  Operates equipment such as bucket trucks, scissor lifts, or sky lifts.  Performs clerical tasks such as reports for the Health and State Agriculture Departments, and maintaining manuals and guides for operation of systems of responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma (or GED) required with Local Journeyman’s License in Electrical Repairs and a minimum of four years of experience in commercial/industrial electricity. This certification requires the successful completion of the National Certification Program for Electrical Technicians. Basic knowledge of commercial/industrial plumbing. Must possess a valid Kentucky Driver’s License. Maintains requirements for journeyman electrician or master electrician.

SALARY: Pay Grade 118; $43,988/yr ($21.14/hr), plus a full benefit package with paid vacation and sick leave.

WORK HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday with occasional overtime expected.

The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug – Free Workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

To learn more and apply, visit https://www.bgky.org/hr/jobs/more?AppliTrackJobId=645

The City of Bowling Green has an opening for a:

PLAN REVIEWER
NEIGHBORHOODS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – BUILDING
No. 21-657 (Advertised)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled

This position reviews construction plans under the applicable building, life/fire safety and energy codes and provides technical advice to building inspectors and individuals who submit plans for review.   Advises and assists the Chief Building Inspector in developing policies and procedures concerning interpretation and application of building codes.  
 
DUTIES:  Reviews and evaluates proposed construction documents, architectural plans and specifications to insure compliance.  Provides technical advice to field inspectors, design professionals, contractors and owners concerning codes alternatives, construction methods, and alternatives.  Serves as lead reviewer in examination of building plans; explains and interprets applicable codes to interested parties.  Provides training seminars and in-house training sessions.  Meets with inspectors and/or contractors in the field to resolve problems, clarifies code interpretations and any other issues pertaining to an active building project.  Performs all phases of building inspections, including construction, alteration, addition, and demolition phases; inspects buildings to verify code compliance for structural conditions, change of occupancy type, use feasibility studies prior to purchase or tentative occupancy, and fire damage reviews; Reviews commercial and residential building permits; copies, makes notations, and disburses permit applications.  Provides educational information relating to building codes to contractors and the general public.  Responds to citizen complaints regarding building code violations; makes on-site inspections; completes necessary forms, and follows up to make sure violations are corrected.
 
REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related), with a minimum of six years of practical experience as a building official and/or inspector (or related position) required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.   Must possess a current ICC certification as a Building Inspector Level III, or equivalent, and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
 
SALARY:  Pay Grade 123; $56,140/yr. ($26.99/hr.); plus full benefit package
 
WORK HOURS:  40 hours per week; typically Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with occasional overtime


The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug – Free Workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

To learn more and apply, visit https://www.bgky.org/hr/jobs/more?AppliTrackJobId=657

First and foremost ladies and gentlemen thank you for what you do and your dedication to serve and work through adversity and tough times. The past 18 months have been beyond what any of us could have ever imagined for our country…Read more in a special message from CAAK President Frank Wallace in the August issue of Code Talk. 

Code Talk is a publication of the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky.

AIA Kentucky, the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction once again join forces to present our annual Summer Code Series for architects, code officials, related design professionals and others seeking understanding of the Kentucky Building Code. This year’s workshop will be delivered via webinar from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST on June 23 & June 24. Participants will earn a total of 6 AIA LU | HSW* for attending both sessions.

This seminar focuses on the minimum requirements for new or existing construction of accessible commercial facilities for compliance with the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) and ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. It addresses the design, plan review and inspection of commercial buildings to ensure that people with physical impairments, visual impairments and hearing impairments can use the facilities with a similar experience. Attendees will participate in activities that involve questions and answers, discussion and case study, performing parts individually and also in groups.

*AIA Kentucky will report these credits to AIA for all AIA members attending. We believe the program will also be eligible for six (6) PDUs in health, safety and welfare toward Kentucky state licensing requirements. Individuals are responsible for reporting credits to the Kentucky Board of Architects upon request. The series has been approved for 6 hours credit for Kentucky Building Inspectors Certification Program. AIA Kentucky will provide certificates at the conclusion of each session to verify attendance.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our Family to Yours! Read a special message from CAAK President Frank Wallace in the December issue of Code Talk.

Code Talk is a publication of the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky.