Position Description Scheduled Salary Increase

3% effective 1/20/25 ($61,282 - $78,208 Annually)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

Fresno County's Department of Public Works and Planning has an excellent career opportunity for motivated and hard-working individuals interested in the position of Building Inspector I.

The Building Inspector I inspects the construction, alteration, or repair of commercial and residential buildings to assure conformance with pertinent codes, ordinances and regulations; assists contractors, architects, engineers, and the public; and performs related work as required.

Note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties Please click here to view the Samples of Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to view the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications OPTION 1

Certificate : Certificate of Completion from a building trade apprenticeship program recognized by the California Apprenticeship Council, the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, or a State Apprenticeship Council authorized by the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related structural/mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and/or air conditioning, or as a licensed building contractor.

Option 2

Experience : Four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related structural/mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and/or air conditioning, or as a licensed building contractor.

Option 3

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related structural/mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and/or air conditioning, or as a licensed building contractor.

Certificate : Possession of a certificate as an inspector issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or other recognized authority in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related structural/mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and/or air conditioning.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:

License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

Other : Incumbents must obtain and/or possess a valid certificate as an inspector issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or other recognized authority in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related structural/mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and/or air conditioning within the probationary period or be rejected on probation. Incumbents must maintain valid qualifying certificate throughout duration of employment within the Building Inspector series.

Note : Under the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.28 (b), any Fresno County employee who is currently and has continuously been employed as a construction inspector, plans examiner, or building official since January 1, 1994, shall be exempt from the certification provisions until that person obtains employment with a different employer.

Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates with an experience background related to the specific vacancy in one of the aforementioned qualifying trades as authorized by the Director of Human Resources.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete, and accurate. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
If qualifying under Option 1, a copy of your certificate is required with your application or your application will NOT be accepted. You must attach a scanned copy to your online application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 attn: Sidney Thompson, or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov by the filing deadline. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
If qualifying under Option 3, a copy of your certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or other recognized authority as an inspector in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related structural/mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and/or air conditioning is required or your application will NOT be accepted. You must attach a scanned copy to your online application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 attn: Sidney Thompson, or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov by the filing deadline. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
A valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in your application being rejected.

Selection Process

Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants will be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
Certification without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived, and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months from the date of establishment) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Required Application Materials

Fresno County Employment Application (must be current and complete, amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
Supplemental Questionnaire
If applicable:
- a copy of your certificate of completion from a recognized building trade apprenticeship program.
- a copy of your Inspector Certificate issued by a recognized authority.

Please note : Applications must be submitted online only via our website. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

How To Apply

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the job information flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any email address, mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide 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, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno 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, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date or deadline .

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Analyst: Sidney Thompson

Closing Date/Time: 11/1/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

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