Job Description

Class Summary

Assigned to: Building Inspections

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Incumbents are responsible for inspecting mechanical systems such as heating and cooling in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Receives general guidance from the Chief Building Official or higher-level management staff.

Typical Class Essential Duties

1. Inspects completed (or in progress) mechanical work to ensure that the methods, techniques, and materials used are following approved plans, codes, requirements, and City ordinances.

2. Conducts inspections of the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems such as heating and cooling systems, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, HVAC, and other related mechanical gas, and the use of approved materials, devices, fixtures, and equipment for compliance with codes, requirements, and City ordinances.

3. Coordinates inspections with other City departments and divisions.

4. Reviews mechanical system plans and specifications to ensure compliance with code; authorizes changes in work procedures.

5. Interprets and communicates mechanical requirements and restrictions to architects, contractors, builders, and the general public.

6. Identifies potentially unsafe or illegal conditions at permitted work sites, issues code violation notices, recommends corrective measures, and follows-up to ensure action has been taken.

7. Prepares and maintains mechanical inspection results, files, and logs; prepares related reports.

8. Provides technical assistance and direction to other building inspection staff in an area of mechanical inspections.

9. Serves as the backup to the City of Casper\'s Plumbing Inspector; expected to maintain thorough working knowledge in plumbing inspections to ensure operational coverage.

10. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry)
Knowledge of:

• Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the International Mechanical Codes and local ordinances.
• Advanced principles and techniques of mechanical inspection work.
• Mechanical materials and methods of installation.
• Research methods and sources of information related to mechanical code enforcement.
• Construction principles and methods.
• Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
• Documentation methods.
• Construction inspection methods.
• Customer service principles.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.

Ability to(position requirements at entry):

• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, and detect deviations from plans, codes, and standard construction practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of issues, trends, and developments in regulatory standards and mechanical code requirements.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications, and mechanical codes.
• Enforce necessary regulations with fairness, tact, and impartiality.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Use modern office procedures, methods, and use of technological equipment including computer software programs.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:

• Providing customer service.
• Preparing and maintaining clear and concise records and reports.
• Reading construction complex drawings, plans, and/or specifications.
• Inspecting complex construction projects.
• Troubleshooting problems.
• Documenting observations.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and the general public.
• Operating modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.

• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training, Experience & Certifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Minimum of eight years of mechanical experience in the construction and installation of mechanical systems under a licensed Mechanical Master.
• Associate\'s degree in building construction or a related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS (positions in this class typically require):

• Possession of a valid Wyoming driver\'s license preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Mechanical Master\'s license, within six (6) months of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an I.C.C. Mechanical Inspector Certification, as a residential and commercial inspector, within six (6) months of hire.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an I.C.C. Plumbing Inspector Certification, as a residential and commercial inspector, within twelve (12) months of hire.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination).

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position\'s driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver\'s license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

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