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City of Overland Park, Kansas

Police Officer

<div>The City of Overland Park has a full-time Multi-disciplined Code Official position available in the Planning &amp; Development Services Department.
SUMMARY:
Reviews and approves construction documents related to commercial and residential structures for compliance with city-adopted building codes and other related ordinances related to building construction and life-safety. Conducts field inspections to assure compliance with the approved plans, and with city-adopted building codes. Responsible for the plan review and inspection processes for code review. Serves as Plans Examiner of the Day. Assists in emergency operations, to include snow removal operations as required, and other duties as assigned. This is an entry level position. Assigned projects are generally ones having the least complexity. 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul><li>Assumes the role of project manager who is responsible for coordinating the overall plan review process among the internal and external divisions and agencies required to approve projects.
</li><li>Coordinates the flow of communication to the applicant and manages the phasing and issuance of permits.
</li><li>Responsible for plan review and inspection processes and activities from permit application to issuance of final certificate of occupancy.
</li><li>Reviews construction documents submitted for the purpose of securing a building permit to construct new commercial or residential structures, or to alter, repair, demolish or add on to existing structures.
</li><li>Evaluates and analyzes various life safety systems and components for compliance with the building code and the referenced national standards as adopted by the City of Overland Park.
</li><li>The code review is a multi-disciplined review for compliance with the International Building Code which incorporates the International Residential Code, the International Plumbing Code, the National Electric Code, the International Energy Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fire Code, and the Existing Building Code.
</li><li>Reviews and analyzes architectural and/or engineering plans and specifications, engineering calculations, shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, research reports, special inspection reports and other technical data to assure compliance with Overland Park adopted codes.
</li><li>Applies engineering principles and practices in the technical examination and analysis of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures and components. Makes independent decisions regarding compliance and alternate methods of design and construction.
</li><li>Conducts inspections and witnesses various tests throughout the construction process in order to ensure compliance with the approved construction documents and city adopted codes on all permitted projects for new structures, or additions, alterations, repairs, or demolition of existing structures.
</li><li>Enforces erosion and sediment ordinance for one and two family dwelling construction sites.
</li><li>Serves as the lead person on joint inspections or investigations conducted with other divisions and departments including the Fire Department.
</li><li>Authorizes the issuance of temporary certificate of occupancy, or final certificate of occupancy.
</li><li>Responsible for reviewing and approving special inspection reports.
</li><li>Witnesses' acceptance testing of elevator equipment.
</li><li>Serves as Plans Examiner of the Day.
</li><li>Provides technical support to clerical staff for review and approval of permits issued over the counter and other permit applications.
</li><li>Provides telephone and walk-in assistance to public regarding code requirements and interpretations. Visually reviews plans to ensure compliance with city-adopted ordinances and codes.
</li><li>Performs code and engineering structural reviews of residential room additions, decks, porches, structural alterations, and residential accessory structures. Reviews plot plans and other plans of residential projects to ensure compliance with city-adopted ordinances and codes.
</li><li>Meets with design professionals, developers, owners, and contractors in preliminary design meetings. Meetings generally entail a discussion of the permit process as well as a code review of preliminary plans or design concepts to identify potential problems. Potential problems are identified. Advise as to possible approaches to gaining compliance with the codes or resolving related problems is put forth.
</li><li>Meets with design professionals, developers, owners, and contractors in pre-construction meetings. Meetings include an explanation of city requirements and processes that are pertinent to the construction process.
</li><li>Keeps abreast of changes to the building codes, new products, and code enforcement techniques.
</li><li>Responds to concerns from citizens, contractors, staff or other interested parties pertaining to possible violations of the International Property Maintenance Code, contractor licensing requirements, erosion and sediment control and various other requirements found in the building codes. Complies evidence issues, &quot;notices of violation,&quot; consults with Prosecutor's Office regarding legal action issues, &quot;Notices to Appear,&quot; in municipal court and testifies at arraignment and trial.
</li><li>Conducts acceptance tests of all elevator equipment including escalators.
</li><li>Monitor the removal of fuel storage tanks.
</li><li>Carries the Building Safety Emergency Pager and responds to emergency call-outs. Assists in emergency operations, such as, including snow removal, damage assessments and providing mutual aid as required. Employees hired on or after May 12, 2008 will assist in emergency operations to include snow removal operations as required.
</li><li>Participates in emergency management operations for the city, as requested. Carriers out and or performs other duties as assigned.
</li></ul>The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.
REQUIREMENTS: 
 
EDUCATION &amp; SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Science &amp; Technology, or a related field.
</li><li>Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.
</li><li>Upon hire must be able to secure and maintain a &quot;City Officer&quot; commission to conduct investigations and issues notices to appear in municipal court.
</li><li>Certifications: Must obtain within 12 months of employment with the city, at least one of the certifications designated as a core credit and one of the certifications designated as elective credit for obtaining a Master Code Professional certificate through the International Code Council's national certification program.
</li></ul>EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>One year of practical experience in the construction industry.
</li><li>Good oral and written communication skills.
</li><li>Good interpersonal skills.
</li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>Ability to make and receive phone calls.
</li><li>Ability to distinguish colors.
</li><li>Visual acuity to examine small parts.
</li><li>Must be able to hear and communicate.
</li><li>Physical dexterity to operate hand tools.
</li><li>Mobility to travel to various inspection sites.
</li><li>Ability to drive a city vehicle.
</li><li>Hand and eye coordination adequate to enter data into a computer.
</li><li>Visual stamina and acuity adequate to review alphanumeric data.
</li></ul>SEE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a working knowledge of personal computers and software applications such as word processing, database, Bluebeam and spreadsheet applications.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>Ability to read and comprehend city, state and federal codes and regulations.
</li><li>Ability to read and interpret building plans, specifications, and building codes.
</li><li>Ability to analyze engineering problems and recommend possible solutions.
</li><li>Ability to comprehend standard engineering practices.
</li><li>Ability to perform engineering calculations.
</li><li>Ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy when dealing with the public, builders and contractors.
</li><li>Ability to work/conduct inspections under distracting conditions.
</li><li>Mechanical aptitude.
</li><li>Ability to analyze safety situations.
</li><li>Logical reasoning.
</li></ul>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct &amp; Indirect):
None
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work preformed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
No City residency requirement. 
 
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.
Normal Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 
 
Salary Range : Grade F $30.44 - $40.57 
 
This position also participates in the NEW Snow Program Incentive:
CDL Drivers = $1,500 minimum
Drivers = $1,000 minimum
Support Staff = $500 minimum
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Benefits: Full-time 
 
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
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Multi-disciplined Code Official

JOB
 Code Compliance Officer I (Job ID: 1307) The City of Overland Park has a full-time Code Compliance Officer I position available in the Planning & Development Services Department.JOB SUMMARY: Inspects residential and nonresidential property and enforces compliance with municipal codes and ordinances related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment. Prepares and issues violation notices, notices to appear in Municipal Court, work orders for abatement action by the City, written reports, memos and correspondence. Participates in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required, and other duties as assigned. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Receives, investigates, and inspects alleged violations and enforces local codes, ordinances and state laws related to zoning, public nuisances, property maintenance, public health and environment. Inspects residential rental property for compliance with local ordinances.Prepares inspection reports, issues violation notices and takes appropriate action based on findings of inspection/investigation, recommends and assists with posting vacant property. Prepares and issues work orders for abatement action by the City.Issues Notice to Appear in Municipal Court. Compiles evidence, consults with Prosecutor's Office regarding legal action and prosecution of violators and may prepare prosecution summaries. Attends and testifies at arraignment and trial.Utilizes the City's various computer software applications used on a daily basis for entering daily inspections, scheduling re-inspections, adding complaints and managing pictures and correspondence.Inspects and issues permits to massage businesses.Meets with Homes Associations and other neighborhood groups when requested to speak on code enforcement and issues related to property maintenance.Assists with conducting solid waste vehicle inspections.Participates in emergency management operations for the City, including snow removal, as required. Carries out and/or performs other duties as assigned.The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.Must successfully pass a thorough background check, drug screen and physical exam. REQUIREMENTS: Education equivalent to high school diploma required.Additional college-level courses in business correspondence and/or conflict resolution preferred.Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.Employees hired after April 15, 2014 must have or obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 12 months of employment with the City and maintain an insurable driving record.The preferred candidate will have two years job-related work experience in code enforcement work of any kind or experience in construction, food safety or environmental health.The preferred candidate will have two years job-related work experience in code enforcement work of any kind or experience in construction, food safety or environmental health. SKILLS: Analytical and research skillsAttention to detailBasic math & accountingComputer software skills to process and enter daily work. Facilitation.Must be able to communicate effectively with managers and supervisors, vendors and the general public.Project Management.Working knowledge of public sector administration.Public Speaking.Time ManagementGood oral and written communication.Use of testing and sampling equipment to test chlorine and Ph levels in the pools. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to meet deadlines.Ability to exhibit diplomacy and judgment.Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.Ability to read and comprehend policies and regulations.Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.Ability to carry out assignments from written and oral instruction.Ability to work independently.Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.Ability to analyze and recommend possible solutions.Ability to learn and understand PC software.Alpha and numeric recognition. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to make and receive phone calls.Ability to operate and use a City radio.Ability to identify and distinguish colors.Ability to distinguish smells.Ability to operate City vehicles.Ability to operate hand tools such as measuring wheel, screwdriver and crowbar.Ability to work in confined spaces.Hand and eye coordination adequate for computer/typewriter.Exposure to chemicals, insects, snakes, rodents, household pets, farm animals, noise, extreme temperatures (outdoor extremes and refrigeration units).Exposure to heights, vibrations, high voltage and loud noises. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect): NoneWINTER INCENTIVES: Bonus of $500 per season ($100 per month) for all responders.Dynamic Pay for Active Participation. Active Duty Pay Differential CDL + $14.00 per hour, Non-CDL + $7.00 per hour Support + $3.00 per hour No City residency requirement.Must successfully pass a thorough background check, finger prints, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.Normal Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Salary Range: Grade C $22.83 - $30.48 per hour Application Deadline: Open until filled Benefits: Full-time All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by title: Code Compliance Officer I. EO/M/F/D/V

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Code Compliance Officer I