Building Inspector I/II

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This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice.
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THE POSITION

Under general supervision, performs technical construction and other inspection work and interprets and enforces structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, occupancy and related codes which regulate new building, construction, remodeling, repair and use; may assist in the review of building plans and specifications; performs related work as assigned .

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Building Inspector I is the entry level class in the building inspection series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents work with staff more experienced in application/permit issuance, plans checking , and conducting regular field inspections until such time as incumbents learn City policies and procedures and specific techniques and methods of building plan checking and inspection work . This class is alternately staffed with Building Inspector II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.

Building Inspector II is the journey level class of the building inspection series, fully competent and expected to perform combination inspections involving all of the specialty craft areas. Incumbents exercise independent judgment and make sound recommendations based on inspection findings. This class is distinguished from the Senior Building Inspector in that the latter is the lead/specialist class, which provides work direction and review and handles the more difficult inspection work.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:

Building Inspector I : Equivalent to high school diploma and two (2) years of building trades experience.? Building Inspector I must obtain an ICC Building Inspector certificate within six (6) months of appointment.

Building Inspector II : In addition to the above, Building Inspector II requires possession of an ICC Building Inspector certificate at time of appointment and three (3) years of building inspection experience at a level equivalent to the City's Building Inspector I.

A valid California Class C drivers license is required.

TO VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, CLICK HERE. Tentative Timelines:
Screen applications First review of applications - June 18, 2025
Panel Interview - Thursday, June 26, 2025
Dept Head Interview - Week of June 30th EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO VIEW THE AFSCME MOU, CLICK HERE.
CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS 1. Application Review: A completed City of Cathedral City employment application and resume is required. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification from the process. Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on basis of relevant education, training, and experience.
2. Examination Phase: Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, and interview evaluation.
3. Establishment of Eligibility List: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed o n the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures.
Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (live scan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen.

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