Building Inspector Combination/Certified I/II/III/Senior - PBCE, Building Division

About the role

The City of San José is seeking applicants for multiple full-time Building Inspector Combination/Certified I/II/III/Senior (BIC) positions across all three specialty areas: Building, Electrical, and Plumbing/Mechanical. These positions ensure compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of residential, industrial, commercial, and manufacturing facilities as assigned by the Chief Building Official or designee to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements.
• Gathers information and evidence during inspections and ensures conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Investigates building, construction, and land use changes in the field by gathering factual data, conducting background investigations, and preparing reports.
• Provides technical assistance for the development of codes and policies.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with codes, including assisting in projects to comply with regulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables.
• Generates written reports and enforcement orders, noting deficiencies in standards and submitting final documentation.
• Meets with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Building Inspector Combination: High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience, including one (1) year of lead experience, or two (2) years of combination inspection experience for a public agency and two (2) years of construction-related experience.
• Building Inspector Combination Certified I: High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience, including one (1) year of lead experience, or two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency and two (2) years of construction-related experience.
• Building Inspector Combination Certified II: High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience, including one (1) year of lead experience AND one (1) year of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2) additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience.
• Building Inspector Combination Certified III: High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience, including one (1) year of lead experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent judgment, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility, and written and verbal communications skills.
• Professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and a supreme work ethic.
• Construction trade experience encouraged.

Skills

• Highly skilled in reading and interpreting building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other city departments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

The City of San José offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the employee handbook.

Pay

The salary range for these positions is $114,769.20 - $174,370.56 annually, with an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time positions with flexible scheduling options.