THE POSITION

5% COLA increase effective July 2025
5% COLA increase effective July 2026

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The ideal Building Inspection Supervisor candidate will supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing technical building inspection work in enforcing compliance with building codes, regulations and ordinances. They will perform inspection tasks for major and complex projects and will perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department is organized across three divisions: Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, and Administration. The Department provides several vital services to the Vallejo community, including long-range planning for future City development; processing building and land use applications; facilitating the development review process; issuing permits and inspecting code compliance; facilitating green building practices; as well as other policy work as required.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo’s delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer’s market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America’s only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

To supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing technical building inspection work in enforcing compliance with building codes, regulations and ordinances; to perform inspection tasks for major and complex projects; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility .

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Chief Building Official.

Exercises direct supervision over technical staff.Important responsibilitiesand duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of assigned building inspection staff; assign daily work activities; review work for accuracy and compliance with Division policies and procedures.

Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training ; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Recommend building inspection services goals and objectives; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for providing effective building inspection services.

Participate in the development and implementation of the Building Division work plan; review and evaluate services, methods and procedures.

Participate in preparing the Building Division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; participate in the administration of the approved budget; assist in the preparation of special budget programs.

Inspect complex and large industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.

Inspect foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating and electrical installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.

Examine plans and specifications of new construction additions and alterations to residential, commercial and industrial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of the construction codes, ordinances and regulations.

Issue notices to comply on violations; maintain records of history of facts for possible legal actions. Approve the issuance of building and occupancy permits.

Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments and divisions.

Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.

Maintain files and prepare reports regarding inspection activities and findings; input data to the city's computerized permit tracking system.

Oversee the office operations in the absence of the Chief Building Official as required .

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Knowledge of:

Operation, services and activities of a comprehensive building inspection program.

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; and zoning codes.

Complex principles and techniques of building inspection work. Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Major types of building construction, materials and methods.

Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.

Budgeting practices and procedures.

Ability To:

Supervise and train technical building inspection staff.

Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications and building codes.

Determine if construction systems conform to City code requirements.

Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.

Advise on standard construction methods and requirements for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Prepare service goals and objectives; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for delivering effective services.

Assist in the development and implementation of a work plan; review and evaluate services, methods and procedures.

Assist in the preparation, implementation, and administration of the Building Division budget; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; assist in the preparation of special budget programs.

Use and operate a personal computer to input data to a permit tracking system; write reports and other documents using a personal computer.

Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.

Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Meet the essential functions and physical requirements contained in the Physical Analysis of Job Assignment attached to this specification and incorporated herein by this reference.

Experience and Training Guidelines

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

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience including one year of lead or supervisory responsibility.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and specialized training in the building and construction trades, supplemented by 30 - 40 units of related college level course work in engineering, architecture, or construction. AA degree preferred.

License or Certificate:

Possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license and a safe driving record.

Possess and maintain I.C.B.O.II.C.C. or other city-approved agencies' certification as a combination commercial building inspector.

Working Conditions

Office and inspection site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some climbing, stooping, light lifting and inspecting in confined areas.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, February 3, 2025. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of February 3,2025.

3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of February 10, 2025. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of February 24, 2025. Oral Panel Interviews are weighed at 100% of the candidates’ score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.

5. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Martha Galo at (707) 648-4365 or send an email to: martha.galo@cityofvallejo.net no later than February 03, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

PRIOR TO HIRE

The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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