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9/18/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-07957
Building Code Field Inspector III
Pay Grade15
Salary$4,664.54 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const
Location
Location Varies
Jefferson, Oldham, Trimble, Shelby, Bullitt, Meade, Hardin, Nelson, or Spencer
Description
Are you interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated in protecting the lives and property of
this Commonwealth?
The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Building Code
Enforcement is responsible for reviewing plans and making inspections of new building construction
including alterations, renovations, and buildings involved in a change of occupancy (use) to ensure
compliance with adopted codes and referenced standards. This position is in the field operations
branch within the division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts all levels of inspections of new or substantially remodeled construction, including
the most complex projects, to ensure compliance with building codes, referenced standards,
and Departmental approved construction plans. Independently inspects in assigned territory.
Consults with superintendents, construction managers, owners, and other officials concerning
building construction. - Schedules inspections and prepares new construction inspection reports.
- Researches building codes and referenced standards to develop working knowledge of
building codes. - Regularly works with local building officials, other field inspectors, and field supervisors.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Construction industry knowledge.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
- Knowledge of or the ability to develop knowledge of building codes.
- Ability to work independently.
- Analytical skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference
in your community, we would love to have you become a part of the Department of Housing,
Buildings and Construction team!
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in drafting or preparing building
construction documents or in the supervision of building construction, or hold a current certificate as
a Kentucky Level II, or Level III Certified Building Inspector and have worked under that certification
for two years or two years of experience as a state plan review or state plan inspector employed by
the Department of Housing, Building, and Construction.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver’s
license prior to appointment in this job classification. Must hold and maintain valid certification for
Level II (two) or Level III (three) building inspector issued by the Department of Housing, Buildings
and Construction as defined in KRS 198B.090 and 815 KAR 7:070. Must complete twelve (12),
department approved, Kentucky Inspector Certified Program Continuing Education unit credits per
year. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of
employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee
possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Travel will be required to perform inspections. May be exposed to hazards commonly associated with
building construction, which requires the following of safety procedures.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS
18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Carey Graham
at carey.graham@ky.gov or 502-782-0663.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D