The City of Fairfield is accepting applications for one (1) Building Inspector Senior position within the Community Development Department’s Building Safety Division, with the flexibility to appoint at the Building Inspector III level based on qualifications.
The mission of the Community Development Department is to expand Fairfield's economic and environmental development, enhance the community's physical image, and preserve its historical assets. The Building Inspector Senior role is critical to this effort, inspecting buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration and repair; assisting in the review of building plans and specifications for permit issuance; enforcing building (residential and commercial), plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, green building and zoning codes and laws and assisting in the issuance of permits and collection of fees.This classification is represented by Fairfield Employees’ Association (FEA) and offers an excellent benefits package including:
- CalPERS pension eligibility
- Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans
- 3 medical carriers to choose from: Kaiser, Sutter Health or Western Health
- Monthly employee premium as low as $159 for Kaiser family plan
- 50 hours of personal leave (cashable) annually, plus vacation and sick leave
- City-paid life insurance, generous contributions to deferred compensation and retirement health savings accounts
- Bilingual pay of $100/month (upon certification)
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- A 9/80 work schedule
To inspect buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration and repair; to assist in the review of building plans and specifications for permit issuance; to enforce building (residential and commercial), plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, green building and zoning codes and laws; to assist in the issuance of permits and collection of fees; perform related functions as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed primarily outside and may include exposure to construction noise, heights, potential electrical shock, and construction machinery. May include exposure to unsanitary conditions, odors, and hazardous chemicals. At times, work may include reviewing plans at a desk and covering front counter duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Duties may include transporting light to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, stooping, prolonged periods of standing; walking on uneven surfaces, stepping over trenches, walking on roofs up to 8/12 pitch; climbing ladders and scaffolding two to four stories in height; using a computer keyboard / tablet for data input and typing reports. Ability to see well enough to read gauges, manufacturers' labels and fine print on plans; depth perception to climb ladders and walk on roofs and multi-level framing; ability to distinguish colors to determine correct wiring.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:The Senior Building Inspector is the advanced journey level classification in the Building Inspector series. This position differs from the I, II & III positions in that it performs the most complex inspections in addition to providing guidance, oversight, and training to the rest of the inspection staff. Incumbents should be able to perform inspections independently and turn to external resources for additional guidance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED:Receives supervision from the Building Inspector Supervisor or Chief Building Official. Provides guidance, lead direction, and oversight to building inspection staff (Levels I, II & III).
Building Inspector IIIExperience:Four (4) full-time years of building inspection experience with a public agency inspecting all of the major trade fields (carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) are required.
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Eight (8) full-time years of responsible and relevant journey-level experience in either one of the major trade fields or in the performance of a wide variety of building trades work performed in conformance with standard building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes are required.
An associate's degree in building construction/Inspection Technology may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Education:Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade is required. Related college course work is highly desirable. Certifications with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and/or the International Code Council (ICC) are required.
Licensure:Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. Certifications from the ICC as both a Residential Building and Commercial Building Inspector-or equivalent certification under the ICBO legacy program-are prerequisites. Certifications from the ICC in both commercial and residential for one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing-or the equivalent under the ICBO legacy program- is required to be complete within the first twelve (12) months in the position. Certification as a Commercial Plans Examiner may be substituted for one of the above required certifications. Certifications shall be maintained as a condition of employment.
Building Inspector SeniorExperience:Six (6) full-time years of building inspection experience with a public agency, with 3 years equivalent to a
Building Inspector III with the City of Fairfield, inspecting all of the major trade fields (carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) are required.
Education:Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade is required. Related college course work is highly desirable.
Certifications with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and/or the International Code Council (ICC) are required.
Licensure:Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required.Certifications from the ICC as a Residential and Commercial Building Inspector or equivalent certifications under the ICBO legacy program - are prerequisites. Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector (i.e., Commercial Building, Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing) or equivalent is required to be obtained within the first twelve (12) months in the position. Certification as a Commercial Plans Examiner may be substituted for one of the above required certifications.
Certification from the CA Division of the State Architect as a Certified Accessibility Specialist is desirable.
Certifications shall be maintained as a condition of employment.
For the complete job description please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/classspecs
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov'sApplicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627.
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If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date.
REFERENCE CHECKS:
The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates once mutual interest is established.Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted once you have accepted a conditional job offer from the City.
Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the “References” section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.
The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.
