Oklahoma Indigent Defense System
Construction Industries Board Field Investigator - Mechanical
Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Construction Industries Board Field Investigator - Mechanical
Job Posting Title
Summary Enforces licensing act of mechanical trade. Works with local public and private groups to coordinate and educate on topics of licensing and code standards. Gathers information, prepares reports, and testifies at hearings on licensing violations. Home-based duty station in Oklahoma, likely south/southeast region, with specific counties to be determined; however, assigned work locations may be adjusted at any time depending on the needs of the CIB. Extensive in-state travel. Some overnight travel required. Must be able to pass a criminal history background check. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.
Typical Functions
Enforces mechanical licensing act by investigating licensing and code standards including travel to and physically inspecting construction worksites, receiving and investigating complaints regarding licensing and code standards, issuing necessary citations, interpreting mechanical codes and laws, preparing inspection and Notice of Violation (NOV) reports, conducting plan reviews when requested, evaluating installations by using codes and installation instructions, and preparing citations for failure to comply with NOV as appropriate and authorized.
Works cooperatively with city inspectors, other government entities, private interests, contractors and professional clientele, such as general contractors, sub-contractors, job superintendents, engineers and architects, to offer information and education on responsibilities, role, and services of CIB.
Inspects and investigates construction sites to ensure compliance with all applicable licensing laws and adopted statewide construction codes where authorized, as appropriate and authorized.
Meets with other state agencies and local governments to compare and coordinate activities of mutual interest and makes oral presentations and reports to CIB Board and others.
Attends meetings of trade-related organizations, when requested, to network with other investigators and inspectors to develop consistency in job performance.
Plans, organizes, and manages time and travel in relation to investigations, complaints, and inspections in assigned counties including ensuring full coverage of assigned territory, with supervisor approval.
Enters information into computer databases/logs, prepares summaries, obtains supervisory approval of citation, presents citation to proper hearing committee and testifies at trade hearings.
Prepares travel reports, activity reports, and time reports for supervisory approval using computer.
Demonstrates attitude of support and cooperation to CIB Board, CIB Staff, industry partners, and customers while maintaining professional manner in dress, speech, actions and attitude at all times.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of investigative methods and techniques, state-adopted construction codes and technical standards of mechanical theories, and standards governing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and residential structures, and of the Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Act and Industry Regulations. Ability required to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; follow written and oral instructions; apply appropriate trade theories and standards to a construction job site; reasonably interpret laws/codes/ordinances; read and accurately interpret blueprints and specifications; show demonstrated commitment to using good judgment; maintain attention to detail; uphold and practice the code of ethics, employee handbook guidelines, and State/Agency core values; and determine impartiality. Physically perform inspections including driving to and navigating construction sites, significant walking, standing, climbing, crawling in tight spaces, grabbing, pushing, lifting, sitting and inputting/accessing information via a computer for extended periods when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, unexpired license as a mechanical journeyman or mechanical contractor in accordance with the Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Laws and Industry Regulations, for a minimum of five (5) years.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this job description.
Reliable transportation and a current valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
No serious violation or disciplinary action under Oklahoma licensing act or industry regulations or another jurisdiction’s licensing requirements within the last five (5) years.
Certain related or relevant experience, training, or education, along with supporting reference checks, may be taken into consideration during the evaluation process.
Required to obtain both a national certification (in each residential and commercial mechanical inspection) and a State of Oklahoma license (as a Residential Mechanical Inspector and Unlimited Mechanical Inspector) within one (1) year of hire, and a provisional license in each category unless already holding the required Oklahoma license.
Preferred Qualifications
Unlimited classification involving industrial, commercial, and residential HVAC/R.
Instruction or completion of a Committee approved mechanical (HVAC) vocational education program consisting of one thousand (1,000) hours or more; a U.S. Department of Labor approved mechanical training course; an accredited mechanical vocational program; or completion of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university or equivalent accredited vocational program in courses relating to design, installation, and construction of mechanical systems.
Equal Opportunity Employment The Construction Industries Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The policy of the Construction Industries Board is not to discriminate against or deny equal employment opportunity to any applicant or employee on the grounds of race, sex, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to do the work for which employed. All employees of the Construction Industries Board are “at will” employees. Applicants will not be discriminated against before or during their employment.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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Summary Enforces licensing act of mechanical trade. Works with local public and private groups to coordinate and educate on topics of licensing and code standards. Gathers information, prepares reports, and testifies at hearings on licensing violations. Home-based duty station in Oklahoma, likely south/southeast region, with specific counties to be determined; however, assigned work locations may be adjusted at any time depending on the needs of the CIB. Extensive in-state travel. Some overnight travel required. Must be able to pass a criminal history background check. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.
Typical Functions
Enforces mechanical licensing act by investigating licensing and code standards including travel to and physically inspecting construction worksites, receiving and investigating complaints regarding licensing and code standards, issuing necessary citations, interpreting mechanical codes and laws, preparing inspection and Notice of Violation (NOV) reports, conducting plan reviews when requested, evaluating installations by using codes and installation instructions, and preparing citations for failure to comply with NOV as appropriate and authorized.
Works cooperatively with city inspectors, other government entities, private interests, contractors and professional clientele, such as general contractors, sub-contractors, job superintendents, engineers and architects, to offer information and education on responsibilities, role, and services of CIB.
Inspects and investigates construction sites to ensure compliance with all applicable licensing laws and adopted statewide construction codes where authorized, as appropriate and authorized.
Meets with other state agencies and local governments to compare and coordinate activities of mutual interest and makes oral presentations and reports to CIB Board and others.
Attends meetings of trade-related organizations, when requested, to network with other investigators and inspectors to develop consistency in job performance.
Plans, organizes, and manages time and travel in relation to investigations, complaints, and inspections in assigned counties including ensuring full coverage of assigned territory, with supervisor approval.
Enters information into computer databases/logs, prepares summaries, obtains supervisory approval of citation, presents citation to proper hearing committee and testifies at trade hearings.
Prepares travel reports, activity reports, and time reports for supervisory approval using computer.
Demonstrates attitude of support and cooperation to CIB Board, CIB Staff, industry partners, and customers while maintaining professional manner in dress, speech, actions and attitude at all times.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of investigative methods and techniques, state-adopted construction codes and technical standards of mechanical theories, and standards governing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and residential structures, and of the Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Act and Industry Regulations. Ability required to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; follow written and oral instructions; apply appropriate trade theories and standards to a construction job site; reasonably interpret laws/codes/ordinances; read and accurately interpret blueprints and specifications; show demonstrated commitment to using good judgment; maintain attention to detail; uphold and practice the code of ethics, employee handbook guidelines, and State/Agency core values; and determine impartiality. Physically perform inspections including driving to and navigating construction sites, significant walking, standing, climbing, crawling in tight spaces, grabbing, pushing, lifting, sitting and inputting/accessing information via a computer for extended periods when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Current, unexpired license as a mechanical journeyman or mechanical contractor in accordance with the Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Laws and Industry Regulations, for a minimum of five (5) years.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this job description.
Reliable transportation and a current valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
No serious violation or disciplinary action under Oklahoma licensing act or industry regulations or another jurisdiction’s licensing requirements within the last five (5) years.
Certain related or relevant experience, training, or education, along with supporting reference checks, may be taken into consideration during the evaluation process.
Required to obtain both a national certification (in each residential and commercial mechanical inspection) and a State of Oklahoma license (as a Residential Mechanical Inspector and Unlimited Mechanical Inspector) within one (1) year of hire, and a provisional license in each category unless already holding the required Oklahoma license.
Preferred Qualifications
Unlimited classification involving industrial, commercial, and residential HVAC/R.
Instruction or completion of a Committee approved mechanical (HVAC) vocational education program consisting of one thousand (1,000) hours or more; a U.S. Department of Labor approved mechanical training course; an accredited mechanical vocational program; or completion of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university or equivalent accredited vocational program in courses relating to design, installation, and construction of mechanical systems.
Equal Opportunity Employment The Construction Industries Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The policy of the Construction Industries Board is not to discriminate against or deny equal employment opportunity to any applicant or employee on the grounds of race, sex, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to do the work for which employed. All employees of the Construction Industries Board are “at will” employees. Applicants will not be discriminated against before or during their employment.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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