Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The next review of applications will be on May 30, 2025.

Job Summary

To perform standard and complex inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings and other structures being constructed, altered, or repaired for conformance with plans, building codes, and ordinances; to interpret and enforce building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes; to review building plans and specifications for proper design and code conformance; to ensure compliance with housing, zoning, environmental and general land use standards at final inspection.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class functions at a full journey level of classification and requires a thorough knowledge of current Federal, State, County and City laws, codes and ordinances related to building construction and structural requirements.

Examples of Duties

Examples Of Essential Duties

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

Inspects commercial, industrial, and residential buildings and structures in various stages of construction/alteration for compliance with approved plans and building codes, laws, and ordinances
Enforces building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes; ensures proper quality materials are being used and ensures the correction of defects
Reviews building and construction plans for proper design and compliance with applicable ordinances
Inspects framing, foundations, electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations on new construction and alterations
Provides technical information regarding codes and compliance methods to contractors, developers, architects, engineers, other City staff, and the general public
Approves and certifies final inspections
Investigates complaints and alleged violations of building codes; issues notices of non-compliance with safe-structural requirements and applicable ordinances; performs associated duties for thorough investigations as outlined in the Code Enforcement Officer's job description
Advises and assists the public with the preparation and filing of permits; approves and issues building permits
Performs other duties as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the office including answering phones, scheduling inspections, retrieving data in files/computer and compiling, routing and filing of building plans or other related construction documents
Establishes and maintains good public relations with contractors, representatives of other agencies, and others concerned with construction projects
Works safely and abides by established safety rules
Effectively and tactfully communicates in both oral and written forms
Uses a telephone and communicates via radio
Responds to radio dispatch or pager signals
Works outdoors four to six hours per day exposed to inclement weather, dust and construction site hazards
Works indoors in an office environment
Climbs ladders to inspect roofs; crawls under houses; reaches above and below shoulder level; grasps with right and left hands; walks on uneven surfaces; lifts 40 lbs.
Drives an automobile
Maintains accurate records and prepares reports related to assignments
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
Coordinates inspection activities with other departments to ensure compliance with all regulations including conditions of approval from other City Departments

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge Of

Federal, State County, and City laws, codes, and ordinances relating to building construction and structural requirements enforceable by the City
types of building materials and variations and their quality
modern methods of building construction
acceptable health and safety standards in building construction
principles and techniques of building inspection

Ability To

interpret and enforce provisions of all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations including, but not limited to, building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, ordinances, and regulations enforceable by the City, related to development
apply technical knowledge of building trades work
use sound inspection methods to examine workmanship and materials, and to detect deviations from plans, specifications, and standard installation practices
read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications
review and check plans for conformance with codes and ordinances
make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately
effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms
establish and maintain records, use computer for data entry and prepare reports related to assignment
establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact
work independently without supervision
speak English; bilingual Spanish skills highly desirable

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Crawl under houses
Reach above, at, and below shoulder level
Grasp with right and left hands
Work indoors in an office environment
Work outdoors and exposed to inclement weather, dust, and construction site hazards
Use a telephone and communicate via radio
Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping and reaching in the performance of daily activities
Work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces
Repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard
Acute near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents and in the performance of daily duties
Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service
Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold
Drive a vehicle, climb into and out of appropriate vehicles; and up and down of stairs and ladders
Intermittently bend and twist to reach equipment surrounding work area

Typical Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:

High School diploma or equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, and
Three (3) years of journey-level experience in construction and building trades work, or

one (1) year of responsible experience performing duties comparable to those of a Building Inspector for the City of Watsonville.

License & Certification

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a safe driving record
Possession of a Building Inspector=s Certification issued by the International Conference of Building Officials or ability to obtain the Certification within one year after hire.

Supplemental Information

The candidate will be appointed for a 9-month probationary period. Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list that normally remains effective for one year. The Human Resources Department may abolish an Employment list at any time the needs of the City so require. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Prior to appointment to the position of Building Inspector, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.

The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.

City of Watsonville offers excellent medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee and dependents. Benefits also include holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The City offers Public Employees Retirement benefits. Employees shall pay the full employee share of CalPERS contribution.

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