Building Inspector

About the role

The City of Buena Park Community and Economic Development Department is seeking a Building Inspector to join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the community through the enforcement of building codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects at various stages of construction.
• Inspects sites and buildings before construction or alteration to determine compliance with regulations and validity of permits.
• Inspects building sites during construction, alteration or repair for compliance with building, zoning, 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.
• Interprets codes and regulations, and explains inspections and construction requirements to architects, engineers, contractors, rehabilitation program funding recipients, property owners, and the general public.
• Issues construction permits and certificates of occupancy.
• Issues correction notices and writes notices of violations or substandard conditions and correspondence to property owners or contractors.
• 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, plans, and actions taken; monitors and completes complaint logs.
• Participates in staff and administrative meetings.

Requirements

• High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Two years of experience in varied building inspection work involving the application and interpretation of building construction codes and building regulations.
• Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance.
• International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector in one or more areas of specialization within one year of assignment to the job classification.
• Ability to work on call in order to respond to emergency inspection needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of International Building Code, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and housing codes, and construction classifications.
• Knowledge of federal and state requirements related to accessibility under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices used in various building construction trades, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, commercial and residential building construction methods and practices.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction practices.
• Knowledge of building inspection trends and standards.
• Knowledge of construction products and applications.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders while thriving in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

• Retirement through CalPERS.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Lifetime disability insurance.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Childcare assistance.

Pay

Salary range composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through E step (Except management positions). Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.

Schedule

4/10 or 3/12 alternative work schedule depending upon the work location.