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City of Meridian Mechanical Inspector II in Meridian, Idaho
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Responsible for verifying residential mechanical inspections and commercial mechanical inspections as needed in the process of construction to ensure installation in accordance with City, State and adopted mechanical codes, fuel gas code, energy code, as well as all current codified or ordained codes, specifications, and plans. Exercises technical judgment and discretion based on extensive knowledge of the various ordinances, codes and regulations which the employee is responsible for enforcing. Provide pass/fail notification through software and electronic handheld device. Works independently in the field and is responsible for making decisions requiring technical discretion and sound judgment. The Mechanical Inspector II is distinguished from other levels by providing training for subordinate inspectors and trainees, and requires high-level Residential and Commercial Mechanical Code technical judgment and discretion based on advanced professional knowledge and experience. Work is performed under general supervision.\ \ Essential Duties & Responsibilities:\ Performs detailed, independent mechanical inspections for all types of residential construction projects and commercial construction projects that have received a mechanical or fuel gas permit in the City of Meridian;\ \ In the absence of the Mechanical Inspection Supervisor; employee in this position may plan, schedule, and coordinates/directs the Mechanical Services Inspection staff tasked with ensuring construction projects comply with adopted Mechanical codes and local ordinances;\ \ Provides field and office training for Level I inspectors. Conducts observational inspections with Level I inspectors and assists in resolving the most complex residential and commercial code issues;\ \ Verifies structures under construction are in compliance with city-reviewed and approved construction documents;\ \ Inspects and verifies testing of wet and dry heating and cooling systems, ducts and piping, fuel gas piping, refrigeration systems, building ventilation systems, exhaust systems, product conveying and hazardous exhaust systems and all related equipment for conformity to plans, approved materials, installation instructions and corresponding code requirements;\ \ Performs additional inspections as needed or requested by the Building Official;\ \ Reads and interprets on-site approved plans, notes, Air Condition Contractors of America (ACCA) reports, specifications, material and equipment listings and installation instructions;\ \ Verifies fuel gas sizing is correct, installed and tested in compliance with code requirements;\ \ Verifies project equipment capacity, duct lay-out, solar orientation and window solar heat gain coefficient rating for compliance with the approved Manual J, D and S.;\ \ Performs detailed notes and inspection information through City software and field hardware during each inspection;\ \ Approves temporary and certificate of occupancy approvals in the software database as may be needed for commercial projects;\ \ Collaborates with the Mechanical Inspection Supervisor and Building Official for Stop Work or Not Approved for Use or Occupancy postings;\ \ Verify that all special inspection reports have been received and meet or exceed minimum code requirements before final inspection is passed in department permit software;\ \ Interprets mechanical code provisions to verify code compliance;\ \ Inspects conditions of buildings prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy;\ \ Verifies project valuations and field changes/scope change for correctness prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy on commercial projects as may be necessary;\ \ Coordinates with other trades as may be necessary for project completion;\ \ Verifies scope change and project valuation a needed on permits issued;\ \ Makes independent field decisions as needed to minimize resubmittals;\ \ Documents inspections and field plan review modifications and any other code provisions that need to be corrected in department permit tracking software;\ \ Serves as primary point of contact in the field to facilitate, conduct and manage project scope from permit issuance to completion;\ \ Collaborates with the Mechanical Inspection Supervisor and Building Official and other city personnel to confirm final project approvals before issuing certificate of occupancy;\ \ Attends code training and code update seminars to stay current with code changes through the International Code Council (ICC) as decided by Mechanical Inspection Supervisor and Building Official;\ \ Maintains continuing education units for International Code Council certifications;\ \ Handles sensitive and delicate situations with a high degree of confidentiality and in a courteous, professional, and timely manner;\ \ Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines;\ \ Works independently and under the direction of the Mechanical Inspection Supervisor;\ \ Operate office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile machine;\ \ Perform general office duties like document scanning and other administrative tasks associated with the position;\ \ Perfor