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

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About the Department

About the Department

The City of San Jose's Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement serves to ensure the orderly and safe development of private properties, compliance with all applicable building, zoning, and quality of life ordinances and regulations, and to promote healthy and safe community standards. This isaccomplishedby departmental staff in service to customers by:

• Assistingand guiding land use and development to promote long-term goals andobjectivesthatrendersafe, beneficial, and more sustainable communities

• Providing orderly administration and compliance of building codes, as mandated by the various levels of government, to ensure the construction of buildings, homes, and structures meet intended life safety and structural requirements

• Investigating and resolving citizen complaints of municipal code violations on private propertyin order topromote,maintain, and improve quality of life issues that better allow for safe and harmonious conditions in all neighborhoods

The Department is seeking applicants who are committed to understanding, executing, and improving the customer experience to best achieve the above goals andobjectives. This includes providing excellent service and guidance to residents, property and business owners, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the planning, building, and code enforcement processes.Strong communicationand interpersonal skills are essential, as the department values building positive relationships and fostering collaboration with other departments, agencies, and the community. Additionally, applicants whopossessa strong knowledge of planning principles, building codes, and/or regulatory requirements will be highly valued, as they will play a key role in ensuring compliance and promoting healthy, safe, and sustainable development practices.

The Building Division is actively recruiting for multiple full-time Building Inspector Combination/CertifiedI/II/III/Senior(BIC) positions across all three specialty areas: Building, Electrical, and Plumbing/Mechanical.

About the Division

The City's Building Division provides oversight andassistancetowards the City's growth and development in relation to construction activity on private property within the City. The goal is to ensure the safety of buildings and to support the health and wellbeing of all persons living and working in San Jose through the implementation of the State of California's current building codes and laws.

The Building Division is divided into the following four sections:

• PermitCenter: Plan intake and routing to plan review and Development Services Partners, over the counter permit processing,permitissuance, addressing,assistancedesk/public information, and ADU Ally.

• Plan Review: Review of private development project plans and calculations for compliance with the California Building Codes and state laws, coordination with Development Services partners,expeditedreview, and coordinated review.

• Inspection: Inspects active private construction projects for compliance with the approved plans and adopted building codes and state laws.

• Support Services: Development Services call center, document imaging, records requests, andgeneral supportfor the building division.

What We Do

ThePlanning, Building and Code Enforcement Department'sBuilding Division ensures compliance with the all the above-mentioned obligations by annually reviewing, analyzing, conducting, researching, processing, issuing, inspecting, and providing:

• 30,000 building permits

• 6,000 plan reviews

• 110,000 inspections

• 21,000 customersassisted

• 52,000 calls answered

Position Duties

Salary ranges for this classification are:

• Building Inspector Combination: $114,769.20 - $139,579.44 Annually

• Building InspectorCombinationCertified I: $118,154.40 - $143,554.32 Annually

• Building InspectorCombinationCertified II: $121,321.20 - $147,878.64 Annually

• Building InspectorCombinationCertified III: $126,169.68 - $153,709.92 Annually

• Building InspectorCombinationCertified Senior: $143,073.84 - $174,370.56 Annually

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

The Building Division is actively recruiting 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 specialties ensure that inspections are performed by professionals with focusedexpertisewhilemaintainingthe flexibility necessary to address the complex needs of diverse projects. This helpsmaintainhigh standardsof safety, code compliance, and quality in both commercial/industrial and residential buildings.

BICpositionsare flexibly staffed and classified at five levels. Incumbents aredesignatedupon hire to one of the three specialty inspection areas. Regardless of declared specialty, all inspectors will serve as combination inspectors for single-family residential construction projects. The Building Division provides a comprehensive Combination Building Inspection Academy to ensure that every inspector is fully trained and qualified to perform inspections across all three trades - building, electrical, plumbing/mechanical - for single-family residential projects. This cross training enables inspector to conduct comprehensive inspections covering all trade disciplines for these types of structures, streamlining inspections, promoting code consistency, and enhancing public safety.

For multi-family, commercial/industrial, and other complex projects, inspectors are assigned according to their specialty certification to ensureappropriate expertisefor each inspection type.

• Electrical Inspectors evaluate wiring, panels, devices, and system installations to ensure safe and code-compliant electrical systems.

• Building Inspectors focus on structural and architectural elements such as foundations, framing, roofs, walls, fire separation assemblies, accessibility features, and energy efficiency compliance.

• Plumbing/Mechanical Inspectors examine water supply, drainage, gas piping, HVAC, and associated systems for proper installation and operation.

BICpositionsreview plans, issue permits, and perform detailed field inspections on new construction, alterations, and repairs covering a wide array of structures and occupancies. Their combination certification and cross-training allow them to assess all aspects of a project for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes as well as applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs.

Building Inspector Combination incumbents reference theCity of San Jose 2022 Construction Guidelines For Residential Construction on a regular basis to ensure code compliance. These construction guidelines are available on our City of San Jose Building Division website in theInspectionssection underBuilding Inspection Information.

The ideal candidates willpossessa high levelof professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and a supreme work ethic. These positions require excellent judgment, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills,flexibilityand written and verbal communications skills.

Candidates with approved certifications and relevant experience may be appointed to higher classifications.We strongly encourage candidates with construction trade experience to apply.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducts inspections of residential, industrial,commercialand manufacturing facilities as assigned by Chief Building Official or designee to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements whichincludes:setting up inspection schedules; gathering information and evidence; and, ensuring conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations

• Investigates building, construction, and land use changes in the field by gathering factual data toascertainpresent use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research; and preparing reports to use as evidence.

• Provides technicalassistancefor development of codes and policies.

• Generates written reports and enforcement orders which include noting deficiencies in standards andsubmittingfinal documentation.

• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects incomplying withregulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables.

• Provides technical support for agencies and the public which includes inputting data into system forgeneral publicaccess.

• Meets with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditionalopportunities that mayutilizethe applicants from this recruitment.

The first round of application screenings will take place on 9/2/25

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Building Inspector Combination:Graduation from high school or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, 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 equivalent to the above.

• Building Inspector Combination Certified I:Graduation from high school or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, 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 equivalent to the above.

• Building Inspector Combination Certified II:Graduation from high school or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND one (1) year of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience.

• Building Inspector Combination Certified III:Graduation from high school or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience.

• Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior:Graduation from high school or equivalent and four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND three (3) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience.

Acceptable Substitution

Closely related college level courses such as classes in construction, architecture, fire protection and engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required contractor or journey level construction experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid California Driver's License.

• Building Inspector Combination:Obtain andmaintainvalid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty area as soon as possible but no later than twelve (12) months from the employee's start date in the classification.

• Building Inspector Combination Certified I:Possessand maintain valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty area

• Building Inspector Combination Certified II:Possessand maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in one (1)additionalcommercial specialty trade.

• Building Inspector Combination Certified III:Possessand maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in two (2)additionalcommercial specialty trades.

• Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior:Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in three (3) additional commercial specialty trades either through maintaining individual certifications, or through maintaining a Commercial Combination Inspector certificate which represents commercial certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical OR in two (2) additional commercial specialty trades and one other certification such as Plan Review orCASp.

Form 700 requirement(include only if applicable)

This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate possess the following knowledge and/or skills:

Job Expertise

Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policiesand federal and state rules and regulations.

Demonstrates knowledge of and skill in:

• Applicable construction laws, rules, codes, andregulations;

• Inspectionpractices;

• Judicial procedures andpractices;

• Public administrationprinciples;

• Basic buildingprinciples;

• Basic plumbingprinciples;

• Basic mechanicalprinciples;

• Basic electricalprinciples;

• Basic constructionprinciples;

• Safetyprinciples;

• Using electrical or mechanical measuringtools;

• Performinginspections;

• Reading and interpreting technical documents, plans, ordinances andblueprints;

• Operating photographic and video equipment to documentevidence;

• Preparing sketches and drawings.

Conflict Management

Usesappropriate interpersonalstyles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two ormore people.

Customer Service

Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer resultspoint of view; demonstratesthe ability to anticipatecustomers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently ina timely, accurate, respectful, and friendly manner.

Decision Making

Identifiesand understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approachesfor choosing a course of action or developingappropriate solutions.

Problem Solving

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthesignificance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive atdecisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome

Flexibility- makes effective decisions and achieves desired resultsin the midst ofmajor changes in responsibilities, work processes,timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.

Reliability

Completes quality work assignments ina timelyand efficient manner; fulfillsresponsibilities andmaintainsconfidentiality asappropriate.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping otheraccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Communication Skills

Communicates and listens effectively and responds inantimely, effective,positiveand respectful manner; written reports and correspondence areaccurate, complete, well- organized, legible, concise, and in proper grammatical form.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to beconsideredor your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.Please be advised that useof AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may includeaPractical.

You will be prompted to answerjob-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

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Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ... and we will research the status of your application.