Building Inspector

The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.

Under general direction of the Building Inspections Manager, the Building Inspector performs technical inspections to ensure projects are in compliance with adopted codes, ordinances and approved plans.

Pay rang $24.61-$31.52 per hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction related field required.
• Valid State motor vehicle operator’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• ICC Building Inspector Certification (B1, B2) required within 12 months of employment. (probationary period extends until the minimum certifications are obtained)

    Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of codes, ordinances and standards regulating building construction, including building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fuel gas accessibility codes and standards
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge of codes and ordinances to construction projects
• Demonstrated abilities in the area of written and oral communications
• Ability to communicate, interact and function effectively under stressful and/or confrontational situations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the development community, city staff and the public
• Ability to analyze problems and identify workable solutions
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications