Position Description

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.

Under supervision, a Building Inspector II examines, evaluates, and approves the construction or alteration of residential and light commercial buildings in accordance with the Building Plumbing Mechanical, and Electrical Regulations of the Fresno Municipal Code.

Building Inspector II is a combination working level class in the Building Inspection series. Incumbents engage in the enforcement of pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations related to fire, life and health safety, accessibility, structural and nonstructural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical elements of construction, for public or private building projects permitted within the City of Fresno and provide consulting services to architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and owners.

One vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department within the Inspection Services Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three months.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE: Accrue (8-14) days per year.

SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify:

One (1) year of experience equivalent to that gained as a Building Inspector I with the City of Fresno, completion of certification as a Combination Dwelling Inspector or Combination Inspector; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below;

OR

Four (4) years of experience as a general contractor supervising more than one trade; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below;

OR

Six (6) years journey level trades experience involved in multi- or single-family residential or light commercial construction; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below;

OR

Three (3) years of experience as an Environmental and Safety Consultant II, Plumbing and Mechanical Consultant II, or Electrical Safety Consultant II with the City of Fresno or equivalent; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below.

EDUCATION: Accredited college or university major course work must be in one of the following: construction technology, architectural drafting, industrial technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, engineering technology or closely related field.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Likewise, additional education may be substituted for the required journey level experience on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

NOTE: If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.

Additional Requirements

Possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Incumbents selected must acquire certification from the International Code Council or International Conference of Building Officials as a "Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector," or "Certified Combination Inspector" during the first two years of employment in the Building Inspector series and maintain the required certificate for the entire term of employment in this job classification.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The Examination Process May Consist Of The Following

Application Review - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the oral examination. The selection will be based upon those applications and resumes which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

Oral Examination - (100%) A panel of subject matter experts may conduct a job-related Oral Examination in order to evaluate each candidate's knowledge of: specifications, codes, ordinances, regulations, and practices used in the design and construction of building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical installations in residential and light commercial building occupancies and accessory structures; or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Building Inspector II.

The Oral Examination date is tentatively scheduled for the week of: December 16th, 2024.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the oral examination to qualify.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

Additional Information

How To Attach Documents To Your Online Application

Your document must be scanned and saved to your computer or thumb drive (save as Degree). Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > Job Postings > Select Job> Enter Applicant Login Information> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page)

Choose Cover Letters and Attachments

Select Add Attachments

For Attachment Type: choose Reference Attachment, then select Add Attachment link

Select the Browse button; you will then be able to attach the saved Degree from your computer. Select Upload. Click Save and Return

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 02/05/2025

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