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.
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.
Skills
Conflict of Interest Statement
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: 8 hours per month and increasing with years of service.
Holidays: 13 fixed holidays per year plus additional 20 hours of floating holiday per calendar year.
Sick Leave: Ten (10) hours per month, with option to convert sick leave to cash after five (5) years of service, subject to terms and conditions.
Retirement: The City offers the CalPERS 2.0% at 62 pension formula for new CalPERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013, or 2.0% at 55 pension formula for existing CalPERS member with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency.
Health Insurance: The City will pay the PPO Plan premium for a full-time employee plus one (1) dependent.
Retiree Medical: Competitive lifetime benefit upon CalPERS retirement required years of City service, subject to other terms and conditions.
Educational Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 per fiscal year for full-time permanent employees subject to course eligibility requirements.
Continuous Service Bonus: On each five-year anniversary of continuous satisfactory service to the City as a full-time, permanent employee.
Bilingual Bonus Pay: The city shall pay each approved full-time employee a Bilingual Bonus of thirty-one dollars ($31.00) per pay period as long as the employee remains eligible for the bonus.
Life Insurance: The City pays up to a total of $40,000 of insurance coverage for full-time permanent employees.
Deferred Compensation: Voluntary enrollment, no City match.
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 have 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?
