Human Resources Department
PO Box 768
Olathe, KS 66061
913-971-8749
Position Guide For
Building Codes Enforcement Officer
“Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service”
Position descriptions are intended to present the general character, level of competency, and scope of responsibility of all employees in this job class.
The position description is not intended to list the essential job functions or reflect all duties performed within the job.
STATEMENT OF PRIMARY DUTIES:
Enforces compliance with adopted codes and municipal ordinances for the Development Services
Department. Conducts technical and life safety inspections of both private and public property, issues
citations, and testifies in court.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Service
Learning
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership through Service
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
Negotiation
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Community Relations/Stakeholder Management
Adaptability/Flexibility
Written Communication
Time Management
Initiative
Listening
Safety/Liability Management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Investigation, enforcement, and resolution of complaints and violations of adopted Building
Codes and ordinances to include issuance of citations, prepare cases for and testify in court.
• Maintain accurate records in tracking software.
• Inspect industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction
and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspect plumbing, electrical, mechanical and structural installations and a large variety of other
complex and routine building system elements; provide detailed list of deficiencies and ensure
correction of deficiencies at subsequent inspections.
• Examine plans and specifications of new construction, additions and alterations to residential,
commercial, and industrial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable
construction codes, ordinances, and project plan document records.
• Respond to questions and concerns from the general public, contractors, and businesses in both
the office and in the field; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
• Coordinate with other departments on issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and education that
would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: One – three years of responsible building inspector or technical construction experience
required
Education: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade required, supplemented by specialized training in
the building trades and/or code enforcement or a related field
Position: Building Codes Enforcement Officer
Department: Fire
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Band: Tech/Prof
Job Code: TPIN20
Updated: 3/21/2012
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Human Resources Department
PO Box 768
Olathe, KS 66061
913-971-8749
Position Guide For
Building Codes Enforcement Officer
“Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service”
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
Certifications relevant to key responsibilities preferred.
SUPERVISED BY: Chief Building Official
SUPERVISES: N/A
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
Job Requirements: In an average 8 hour day, 5 day work week; ability to:
# of hours at a time
1
.5
3
.5
Sit
Stand
Walk
Drive
Movements/Lifting:
Occasionally – 1% to 33%
Frequently 34% - 66%
Bending/Stooping
Squatting
Crawling
Climbing
Walking on uneven surfaces
Reaching above shoulder
Crouching
Kneeling
Balancing
Pushing/Pulling
Twisting
Up to 10 pounds
11 to 24 pounds
25 to 34 pounds
35 to 50 pounds
51 to 74 pounds
75 to 100 pounds
Occasionally
X
X
X
X
# of hours per day
2
3
7
2
Continuously – 67% - 100%
Frequently
Continuously
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Repetitive Foot Movements Used: (foot controls for machinery or heavy mechanized equipment)
Yes
No
Hand Used for Repetitive Actions:
Simple Grasping
Fine Manipulating
Yes
Yes
Position: Building Codes Enforcement Officer
Department: Fire
Status: Non-Exempt
No
No
Job Band: Tech/Prof
Job Code: TPIN20
Updated: 3/21/2012
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Human Resources Department
PO Box 768
Olathe, KS 66061
913-971-8749
Position Guide For
Building Codes Enforcement Officer
“Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service”
Firm Grasping
Key Boarding (less than 3 hours per day)
Key Boarding (more than 3 hours per day)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Job Requires:
Working on unprotected heights
Being around moving machinery
Exposure to changes in temperature/humidity
Driving motor vehicles
Operating heavy equipment
Wearing protective equipment
Hearing:
a. Speaking voice at 10 feet
b. Vehicle back-up alarms @ 15 feet
c. Using telephones or other voice communications
POTENTIAL JOB HAZARDS EXPOSURES:
Physical (noise, vibrations, heat/cold, weather, radiation, etc.): Exposed to construction at all stages,
especially early on; dust; other peoples; dirt; ice; insulation; uneven surfaces; loose debris; insulation;
bending/stooping while inspecting nail pattern; climbing on ladders and stairs; walking and balancing on
uneven construction sites; reaching above shoulder to check electric panel; pushing to see how strong a
material is; twisting while inspecting in restricted spaces.
Biological: Mold; toilets; dead animals; mildew; feces; blood; sewage.
Chemical: Varies depending on job: cleaning fluids; paint; lacquer; CO2; gasoline; smoke; chemicals;
exhaust; insulation.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (long sleeves, gloves, hard hat, respirator,
ear plugs, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, etc.):
Steel toed shoes; safety glasses; hard hat; pants if needed.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS NOT COVERED ABOVE:
Excessive stair and ladder climbing.
Position: Building Codes Enforcement Officer
Department: Fire
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Band: Tech/Prof
Job Code: TPIN20
Updated: 3/21/2012
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