Senior Inspector - Mechanical (Code Enforcement)

Position Summary

Works under the general supervision of a Chief Inspector to supervise Field Inspectors review permits for approval and perform field inspections when required. Acts as a liaison between Chief Inspector and Field Inspectors.

Pay Grade: 54

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in mechanical construction; of which three (3) years of experience in supervising others in mechanical construction or related field; AND
• High school diploma or possess a GED.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes daily work, reviews and approves permits for processing.
• Investigates complaints requiring supervisor approval for final determination regarding code compliance.
• Monitors Field Inspectors to ensure department compliance and safety.
• Reviews plans and confers with plans examiner when required for code compliance.
• Acts as Chief Inspector in their absence.
• Assists Chief Inspector in staff training needs.
• Completes and submits inspector performance reviews.
• Handles disgruntled customers and other customer service issues.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of applicable related codes and ordinances.
• Ability to organize, discipline, leads and directs Field Inspectors.
• Ability to make decisions and tactfully interact with disgruntled customers.
• Ability to train Inspectors when required.
• Ability to perform field inspections and investigations when required.
• Ability to operate a computer.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid Tennessee "Class D" Driver's License
• Must hold current Master Gas "A" License and current First-Class Mechanical Contractor's License; OR
• Must hold a CMC or CMC-C Tennessee State License
• Must possess the physical dexterity to access all areas during construction including, but not limited to, stooping, climbing ladders, accessing attics and walking on uneven terrain.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.