THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF
BUILDING INSPECTOR
The City of Placentia is seeking a responsible, customer-focused, and qualified professional who is knowledgeable and proficient in the application of the California Building Standards Code, to fill the role of Building Inspector. This position is full-time with excellent benefits. Don't wait! APPLY TODAY!
THE POSITION: Under general supervision, performs inspection work in the enforcement of building, zoning, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, fire, accessibility, safety and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures; and performs related duties as required.THE ORGANIZATION: At the City of Placentia, we strive to make a difference by continually developing our progressive and innovative workforce. Our team works together to foster an environment that promotes diversity, creativity, and respect for everyone’s opinions to ensure a better result for the community we serve. The city believes in a philosophy of continuous improvement and seeks to provide employees with a number of professional development opportunities, including citywide leadership academies, Departmental Retreats, professional coaching, and more. If you are interested in a public sector career with an established agency dedicated to improving the way its employees work, develop, and thrive, this position would be an excellent opportunity for you.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
- Conducts field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects at various stages of construction for work requiring permits to enforce building, zoning, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, grading, accessibility, safety, and related codes and regulations.
- Inspects sites and buildings before construction or alteration to determine practicability of plans, compliance with regulations and validity of permits; inspects building sites during construction, alteration or repair for compliance with the minimum standards of building and related codes and regulations.
- Advises property owners, contractors, architects, engineers and others on matters relevant to construction methods, materials, types of construction, occupancies, and applicability of codes and standards.
- Investigates and resolves building and municipal code violations and complaints.
- Interprets codes and regulations, and explains inspections and construction requirements to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and rehabilitation program funding recipients, property owners, and the general public.
- Issues correction notices, writes notice of violation or substandard conditions correspondence to property owners or contractors, and recommends prosecution actions in serious situations involving non-compliance; issues citations and stop work notices, as needed.
- Prepares field inspection and permit inspection reports on a regular basis.
- Maintains records of building inspections and plans and actions taken and monitors and completes complaint logs.
- Participates in staff and administrative meetings, coordinates completion of inspections and records with Building Permit Technician and staff.
- May review plans and specifications for buildings and related construction at the public counter; issues construction permits and certificates of occupancy.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
Education/Training/Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school or GED and successful completion of coursework, certification or vocational training in building technology, building construction, and/or related architectural coursework, AND two or more years of experience in varied building inspection work involving the application and interpretation of construction codes and building regulations, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements and Licenses:
- Must possess Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Inspector certificate(s) from the International Code Council (ICC) prior to appointment or obtain within one year of date of appointment.
- Possession of a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certificate is preferred.
- A valid Class C California driver’s license and acceptable driving acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment, and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
- Ability to work on call to respond to emergency inspection needs.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain unless exhausted sooner.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.
The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.
