Senior Building Inspector

Reviews, for purposes of inspection, architectural plans of buildings to be constructed, altered, repaired, etc., for conformance with building, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, housing, zoning and related local and state codes and ordinances.

• Performs building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and gas appliance and heating and ventilation and other related installations.
• Consults with the designer or contractors regarding plan changes and plan conformance with building code requirements.
• Trains and provides working lead assistance in specialty areas to Building Inspectors in the performance of their duties;
• Reviews output and quality of work performed and provides evaluation input to management accordingly.

Interprets codes and maintains up-to-date knowledge of approved methods, materials, and equipment pertaining to building, plumbing, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and electrical construction.

Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence regarding construction status, stop work, and violations;

• Enters data using a personal computer;
• May prepare monthly reports of number and types of inspections utilizing daily log as record of inspections.

Prepares and maintains records, inspection and investigation reports, and correspondence, which include stop work orders and building and code enforcement complaints, referrals, and investigations.

• Assists in court actions involving building, zoning, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical violations.
• Investigates code enforcement complaints of building, plumbing, housing, wiring, heating and ventilation, refrigeration, and zoning violations.

Answers questions and complaints, and provides information regarding plumbing, building, zoning, housing, electrical and related codes, ordinances and inspections.

Devises forms, files, building division web page updates and other procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the Building Division.

• May review and approve permit applications and issues appropriate certificates of occupancy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A high school or GED certificate. An Associate’s degree in building inspection technology or college or technical courses in construction technology, engineering or a related field is desirable.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a Building Inspector either working onsite as a contractor or in a similar capacity or working for a public agency involving the interpretation and enforcement of municipal and building codes.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have or be able to obtain before employment, a California driver’s license, and maintain a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.
• A valid International Code Council (ICC) Inspector combination certification at the time of application. Maintenance of the certification is a condition of employment.