Planner III - Full Time Exempt Position
Essential Duties
Under direction, inspects buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration or repair to enforce all related building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy conservation and disabled access regulations.
Typical Duties:
- Conduct field inspections of building construction, mechanical, plumbing or electrical installations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations
- Maintain records and approve compliant structures and installations
- Prepare written notices summarizing violations and identifying applicable code sections
- Perform minor plan reviews for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances
- Provide building code information to the public
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to graduation from high school and at least one year of experience in conducting inspections and/or enforcements.
Licenses And Certifications: Must possess and maintain a One and Two Family Dwelling Inspection Certificate from the International Code Council (I.C.C.). Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. An acceptable 10-year driving history DMV report (H6), issued within 3 months of posting date, will be required and evaluated prior to appointment to the position.
All copies of certifications are due to Human Resources prior to the expiration of the posting date.
Highly Desirable: I.C.C. Building Inspection Certificate, Fluency in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean.
Applications Must Have The Ability To Understand provisions of applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; apply technical knowledge and use sound inspection methods to evaluate construction with approved plans and specifications and for inconsistencies with applicable codes; read and interpret diagrams, plans and specifications; perform arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately; communicate effectively; work effectively, tactfully and courteously with owners, tenants, contractors, the public, other agencies, and City staff; commit to providing quality customer service; and safely perform the physical demands of the job.
Physical Demands
Incumbents in this classification stand, walk, climb, simultaneously use their arms and legs, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, distinguish shades/color vision, see small details, use a telephone and drive a vehicle.