Definition

This recruitment is Open Until Filled, and may close at any time without notice. For consideration, apply immediately. Applications are screened on a regular basis.

The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity, quality schooling, and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants, and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley”. Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose, Milpitas has blossomed into one of the world’s premier computer and semiconductor producers.

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The City of Milpitas is recruiting for an experienced Building Inspector. The ideal candidate will be well versed in all aspects of building inspections, including possessing the ability to determine compliance with California Building Code and pertinent provisions of County health and municipal ordinances. Additionally, the ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, have excellent attention to detail, great organizational skills, and possess the ability to interact with a wide variety of personalities with tact and a spirit of collaboration.

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for this job classification, and it may be used to fill future vacancies. Applicants are encouraged to apply for this position in order to be considered for future vacancies.

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Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Accurately complete and maintain inspection and code case entries and a variety of related records on a computer and electronic tablet
Prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence as needed or requested by management
Confer with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public
Conduct inspections to determine compliance with the Title 24 California Building Code and pertinent provisions of County health and environmental ordinances
Perform field review of plans and specifications
Inspect foundation reinforcing bars, concrete, framing, shear walls, and other structural system elements
Inspect HVAC, plumbing, and routine electrical systems
Apply proper inspection techniques to examine the quality of work and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices
Perform related duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the California Building Code and Milpitas Municipal Code.
Principles and techniques of building inspection work.
Construction contracts and requirements.
HUD regulations related to housing rehabilitation.
Lead-based paint.
A variety of zoning, general land use, and related City codes.
Building and related codes including zoning ordinances and other City codes and regulations.
Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.

Ability To

Advise on standards of construction methods and requirements.
Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with homeowners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public.
Work independently without supervision.
Provide enforcement of the code with tact, clarity, firmness, and with a collaborative attitude.
Use a variety of computer programs, such as Windows, Excel, and Word
Keep current with construction standards, codes, and regulations.

Experience And Education

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Three years of responsible experience in the journey level trades or as a contractor in a variety of building construction activities, including some experiences as a building inspector.

Education

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License Or Certificate

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California Driver's license.
Certification as a Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical inspector by the ICC or equivalent is required.

Special Requirements

Pre-employment Physical and drug screen is required prior to final offer letter.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Typically, work is performed at construction sites and in an office environment;
Exposure to outdoor elements;
Extensive use of the telephone and radio, repetitive keyboarding on a computer;
Ability to walk on uneven ground; reach (including overhead), squat, bend, lift, crawl, and, climb;
Push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds;
Drive daily to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas;
Ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone is essential;
Exposure to construction-related chemicals and products;
May be required to crawl in confined spaces.

Supplemental Information

Supervision Received And Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Building Inspection Manager, or Senior Building Inspector.
May exercise technical or functional supervision over new building inspection staff.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RETIREMENT

Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.ProTech members participate both in CalPERS, and the LIUNA pension fund. The current cost of the LIUNA pension fund is $1.39/hour.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL

Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION

City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE

City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE

City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.

Deferred Compensation

City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

VACATION

Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation based on years of service.

HOLIDAYS

Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE

Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM

Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

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