Job Descriptions

DEFINITIONUnder direct supervision, to assist in inspecting buildings andstructures in all stages of construction, alteration and repair; reviewingbuilding plans and specifications; enforcing building, plumbing, electrical andzoning codes and laws; issuing permits and collect fees; and to perform relatedwork as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is a trainee level position in the Building Inspector series.Positions assigned to the trainee class perform more routine and standardizedtasks. The Building Inspector Trainee is considered to be in a training statusfor a minimum of six months. Incumbents are expected to promote to the BuildingInspector I position within twelve months of appointment. Promotion to theBuilding Inspector I position will be based on the incumbent’s demonstration oftheir ability to assume the full range of duties for the Building Inspector I.A Building Inspector I may promote to a Building Inspector II after masteringthe full range of inspection expertise and possession of an ICBO certificate.The trainee is a probationary position. Once promoted to Building Inspector Ithe incumbent will serve an additional one-year probationary period. Failure tomake continuous progress and/or failure to promote to Building Inspector I atthe end of twelve (12) month will result in termination. The DevelopmentServices Director may extend this deadline under extenuating circumstances.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDGeneral supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official ordesignee. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher levelbuilding inspections personnel.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Duties may include, but arenot limited to the following: Make field inspections of residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of the City, County, State and Federal agencies. Issue permits for work to be performed. Assist in the checking of building plans. Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments. Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office. Update and maintain records and files. Perform related duties as assigned. Receive building permit applications and check for completeness.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Ability To: Learn to perform building inspections in a variety of specialty trade areas. Incorporate time management, planning and organizing skills in the performance of job. Use effective oral and written communication skills to deal with the general public, using courtesy and tact. Relate interpersonal sensitivity, assertiveness and stress tolerance, to function under stressful situations. Handle several tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in an environment of frequent interruptions. Work effectively with other governmental entities, private interests, contractors and professional clientele. Read and interpret building plans. Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately. Learn to enforce a variety of zoning regulations and related City codes. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONExperience:Two years of responsible construction experience equivalent tojourney level construction work in the building trades involving work done inconformance with standard building, electrical, mechanical systems and plumbingcodes.OR: Possession of an International Code Council inspector certification in any building trade.Education:High school diploma, GED, or equivalentLICENSE OR CERTIFICATEPossession of a valid California Driver’s License at the time ofappointment.PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTSMaintain the following physical abilities: see well enough toread, write, make observations, view computer screen, read gauges and otherinstrumentation as well as operate a motor vehicle; hear well enough toconverse on the radio, telephone, and in person; use hands and fingers wellenough to use computer keyboard, write, file and answer telephones; bodilymobility to walk on uneven surfaces or sloped surfaces such as constructionsites and roofs, bend, stand, climb on scaffolding and ladders, and be able totolerate extreme fluctuations in temperatures while performing inspections orother duties.