at MIAMI COUNTY in PAOLA, Kansas, United States
Job Description
- Performs inspections of structural and nonstructural components of buildings for code compliance.
- Performs inspections of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC systems of buildings for code compliance.
- Performs inspections of fire protection and alarm systems of buildings for code compliance.
- Performs inspections of new and existing on-site wastewater systems for code compliance.
- Conducts site and soil evaluations.
- Assist the sewer plant operator in day-to-day sewer plant operations.
- Review of applications related to building permits, wastewater permits, water well construction, and contractor licenses.
- Review plans and documents for residential and accessory use buildings to determine compliance with the applicable codes and regulations prior to permits being issued or for plan modifications during construction.
- Review of onsite wastewater system designs to determine compliance with the applicable codes and regulations.
- Responds to and investigates complaints related to building code, zoning, wastewater, property maintenance, dangerous building violations.
- Prepare letters and notices as required.
- Compile evidence and documents and prepare legal documents to enforce violations in a court of law.
- Appear and testify in public hearings and court proceedings.
- Stays current on KDHE Bulletin 4-2, EPA manuals and the Kansas Environmental Health Handbook.
- Along with the Director, facilitate yearly continuing education class for Miami County Licensed Wastewater Installation Contractors and Designers.
- Assists the Director of Code Services in contacting the proper entity in emergency situations, such as oil spills or hazardous waste spills.
- Assist department staff accepting applications, issuing permits, and answering questions.
- Communicates orally and in writing with property owners, contractors, design professionals and others on matters related to permit applications and inspections.
- Generates reports and correspondence to notify permit holders of expiration of permits and temporary certificates of occupancies.
