Definition

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Currently, the City of Newport Beach is seeking one full-time Building Inspector II to join our Community Development Department. This position will perform a variety of building inspections at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair. In addition, this position will require the maintenance of inspection records and provide information and assistance to the public.

Selection Components

Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on May 19, 2025, or at 150 applications - whichever occurs first. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach their resume to the online application. The most qualified candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.
Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for June 10, 2025. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur.

Schedule

This position works a 9/80 schedule.

Career Path

The career path for this position is: Senior Building Inspector and Principal Building Inspector.

CalPERS

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

Required

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

Experience: Two years of responsible combination residential building inspection experience in the building construction field as a journey level plumber, electrician, carpenter or related craftsperson is highly desirable.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

License/Certificate: Possession of ICC Building Certification is required; certification as Combination Building Inspector is highly desirable.

Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Additional Requirement: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

Yes, I acknowledge
No, I do not acknowledge

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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

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I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without them.

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Do you possess at least two years of responsible combination residential building inspection experience in the building construction field as a journey level plumber, electrician, carpenter or related craftsperson?

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Please explain your responsible combination residential building inspection experience in the building construction field as a journey level plumber, electrician, carpenter or related craftsperson (if no experience, type N/A).

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Please select the highest level of education you currently possess:

High school diploma or GED
Some college or certificate(s)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Advanced degree
None of the above

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Do you possess an ICC Building Certification?

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Do you possess a Combination Building Inspector certification?

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Are You Now, Or Have You In The Past, Been Employed By Any Of The Following Agencies (check All That Apply)

Municipality (City)
County
School District
Other Public Agency
I have not been employed by any of the above agencies.

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Do you possess a valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

Yes
I have a license from another state.
No

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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.

Required Question

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