Description
Under general direction, inspects residential, commercial and other types of buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration and repair; enforces safety regulations and building, plumbing and electrical codes and other regulations; does related work as required or assigned.
Examples of Duties
Representative Duties
- Makes field inspections of residential, commercial, and other types of building projects at various stages of construction for conformance to applicable plumbing, electrical, structural, and building codes, City ordinances, and state laws;
- Receives and reviews building plans; performs and assists in regular plan-checking at the public counter;
- Inspects swimming pools, new and old plumbing, sewer lines, water heaters, fire lines, furnaces, vents, sprinkler systems, gas piping, and appliances;
- Inspects new and old wiring and electrical installations in residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings;
- Reviews permit applications; examines wiring diagrams, plans, and specifications;
- Verifies that installations conform with permits and plans in all respects;
- Keeps detailed records and prepares reports;
- Assists in special enforcement problems related to business licenses and nuisances when referred;
- Advises and confers with Planning Division and Fire Prevention staff.
Organizational Responsibilities
Positions in this Class report to the Community Development Director or designee. This is a strong Class performing a combination of varied and inspection duties independently at building sites and is responsible for construction and alteration work being done in accordance with approved plans and in accordance with the Building Code and related laws and ordinances. The title indicates that positions cover all inspection fields, but receive specialized support in electrical or structural inspections on major projects.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience
Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND three (3) years of journeyman-level experience in the last five (5) years in all types of building construction, preferably at the foreman, general contractor, or maintenance engineer level. Additional college-level training in engineering or in fields related to this work is desirable. May substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.
Knowledge And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of building materials, construction, and installation in standard residential, commercial and industrial structures; of state regulations and uniform building, plumbing, and electrical codes, ordinances, and laws. Thorough knowledge of heating, air-conditioning, and ventilating equipment; of installations in all types of buildings and structures; of blueprint reading; knowledge of the principles and practices of building inspection, building materials accepted safety standards, and modern methods of building construction. Ability to analyze, interpret and accurately check building plans and specifications; to prepare clear and detailed written reports; to establish and maintain effective communications with contractors, architects, builders, City and other government officials, and the public; to work independently without close supervision.
License
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C.
Must have or obtain with 12 months of hiring and maintain valid ICC Certification as a Residential or Commercial Inspector.
Skills
Conflict of Interest Statement
Please submit the required license, certificate, or registration with the State as evidence of professional or technical proficiency at the same time of filing the application. The Human Resources Officer will require necessary verification of qualifications as specified in the job bulletin.
Supplemental Information
Testing Process
- Minimum Qualifications Screening - Pass/Fail
- Supplemental Questions - Pass/Fail
- Oral Interview - 100% of total score
*Testing process is subject to change
Candidates must pass all examinations to be placed on eligible list.
Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.
Vacation: Four (4) hours per month if the total hours worked is equal to or exceeds sixty (60) hours for each pay period in the month.
Sick Leave: Part-time employees shall accrue four (4) hours of sick leave per month if the total hours worked is equal to or exceeds sixty (60) hours for each pay period in the month. Employees shall be credited with forty (40) hours of sick leave upon date of hire and every January thereafter
Retirement: Employees working less than 30 hours per week will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) upon date of hire unless the employee was previously enrolled in the California Public Employees’ Retirement Systems (CALPERS). City and employee equally contribute 3.75% towards benefit.
Health Plan Options: Upon eligibility PPO or HMO plans available at cost to the employee. A part-time employee becomes eligible for health insurance if the employee worked an average of thirty (30) hours or more per week over the last twelve (12) months of service.
Bilingual Bonus Pay: The city shall pay each approved part-time employee a Bilingual Bonus of eleven dollars and fifty-five cents ($11.55) per pay period as long as the employee remains eligible for this bonus.
Credit Union: Savings and loan services available through South Bay Credit Union, Kinecta, and F&A Federal Credit Union.
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What types of ICC building certification do you currently possess or have possessed in the past?
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Briefly describe (2 paragraphs) how your education, certifications, licenses, and experience has prepared you for a building inspector position.
03
What do you believe are essential skills for a building inspector to be successful?
04
Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.?
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How many years of journeyman-level experience in the last five (5) years do you have in all types of building construction, preferably at the foreman, general contractor, or maintenance engineer level?