Salary: 22.100/hour minimum.
This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime, if applicable.
Pay Grade: 517
Type: Regular Full-Time
Job ID: 4615
Closing: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Location: Fayette County, KY
Department: Division of Building Inspection
Description
The purpose of this position is to perform all functions related to the enforcement of local Zoning Ordinances and the One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code as adopted within the Kentucky Building Code for the construction of one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and townhomes.
Essential Functions
- Reviews and approves construction documents.
- Conducts on-site inspections.
- Issues permits, compliance letters and certificates of occupancy.
- Responds to customer e-mails, phone calls and written correspondence.
- Performs reporting and other administrative duties.
- Performs related work as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in architecture, engineering, fire science, building technology, or construction-related subject; and, a minimum of two (2) years of construction experience as a foreman or other position that requires reading and interpreting building plans and specifications; or, two (2) years of experience performing building design or drafting duties for an architect or engineer; or, an equivalent combination of directly related, as listed above, education and experience.
- “One- and Two-Family Dwelling Inspector” certification within the six (6) month probationary period; however, applicant must have already passed the first of two required tests modules (NCPCCI test module: 1A Building One- and Two-Family Dwelling or ICC test module: B1 Residential Building Inspector) in order to qualify.
- Valid Driver’s License
Special License/Certification
- “One- and Two-Family Dwelling Inspector” certification within the six (6) month probationary period; however, applicant must have already passed the first of two required tests modules (NCPCCI test module: 1A Building One- and Two-Family Dwelling or ICC test module: B1 Residential Building Inspector) in order to qualify.
- Valid Driver’s License
Special Requirements
- Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
- Employees within the Divisions of Building Inspection and Code Enforcement, whose job duties include issuing civil citations or permits for the use of and/or conditions on real property and/or residential real property within Fayette County, or inspectors within the Division of Fire – Fire Prevention Bureau must comply with CAO Policy 23R (“Acquisition of Real Property From Property Owners Under Certain Notices and/or Orders”), which states that employees shall not own any interest in residential real property or possess an ownership interest in a business that manages, maintains or oversees the management or maintenance of any residential, real property in Fayette County. In addition, no employee who works in a Division with regulatory or civil enforcement authority over real property located in Fayette County shall acquire an interest in real property in Fayette County with any outstanding citation, notice or order from the Division in which he or she works regardless of whether the citation, notice, or order was issued by the employee or someone else in the Division. This policy extends to immediate family members, any supervisor(s), Director and Deputy Director, and Commissioner of the Department in which the identified employee is employed. Employees may be required to disclose all real property owned by the employee as well as his/her immediate family members. Property and business ownership exemptions may apply.
- All positions require drug testing before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
- Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and to sections 21-52, 22-34 and 23-50 of the Code of Ordinances, all employees must remain drug and alcohol free when reporting to work, while at work and while engaged in any work related activities.
- Based on Federal Regulations 19-10 this position may be eligible for and offered the hepatitis vaccinations. In addition, employees will be required to sign a statement stating they have accepted or declined the hepatitis vaccination.
Examination
There will be a training and experience evaluation from information provided on the application at the filing deadline date.
How to Apply
Submit LFUCG electronic application through www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION
But may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application.
Benefits
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are provided below:
- Health and wellness benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
- Paid and unpaid time off benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
- Direct Deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.