Building Inspector Combination/Certified I/II/III/Senior - Electrical Specialty

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About the Department

The City of San Jose, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San Jose is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jose have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department ofPublic Worksis responsible fordelivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure,maintainingCity facilities and fleet assets,facilitatingand regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

The Department ofPublic Worksis recruiting to fillone (1)Building Inspector-Electrical Specialty,Combination/Certified I/II/III/Seniorposition within theEngineering Services Division, Code Inspection Section.

Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:

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

Building Inspector Combination Certified I: $118,154.40 - $143,554.32

Building Inspector Combination Certified II: $121,321.20 - $147,878.64

Building Inspector Combination Certified III: $126,169.68 - $153,709.92

Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: $143,073.84 - $174,370.56

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 Inspector Combination/CertifiedI/II/III/Seniorposition will belocatedsubject to business need. This position will provide inspection support at a variety of City of San Josefacilities, including theAirport,Regional Wastewater Facility and Central Service Yard.

Key responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct inspections of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements whichincludessetting up inspection schedules; gathering information and evidence; and, ensuring conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations.

• Investigate building, construction, and land use changes in the fieldbygathering factual data toascertainpresent use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research;andpreparing reports to use as evidence.

• Provide technicalassistancefor development of codes and policies.

• Generate written reports and enforcement orders which includes noting deficiencies in standards andsubmittingfinal documentation.

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

• Provide technical support for agencies and the publicwhich includes inputting data into system forgeneral publicaccess.

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

• Performother 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience:

Building Inspector Combination: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: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: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: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: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/CertificationRequirements

• Valid California Driver's License.

• Building Inspector Combination:Obtain andmaintainvalid commercial certificationissued 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 validcommercialcertifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and inone(1)additionalcommercial specialtytrade.

• 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 specialtytrades.

• 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 or CASP.

Form 700: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.

Background Investigation Process:Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies, asdemonstratedin past and current employment history.Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise-Demonstratesknowledge of and skillin:

• Applicable construction laws, rules, codes, andregulations;

• Inspectionpractices;

• Judicial procedures andpractices;

• Public administrationprinciples;

• Basic building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, construction,and safetyprinciples;

• Using electrical or mechanical measuringtools;

• Performinginspections;

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

• Operating photographic and video equipment to documentevidence;

• Preparing sketches anddrawings.

Communication Skills-Communicates and listens effectively and responds ina timely, effective,positiveand respectful manner; written reports and correspondence areaccurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.

Conflict Management-Usesappropriate interpersonalstyles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.

Customer Service-Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view;demonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently ina timely,accurate,respectfuland friendly manner.

Decision Making/Problem Solving-Identifiesand understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developingappropriate solutions; ability to use good judgment, make ethical decisions and work with City policy; approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significance of problem(s); collects information.

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

Reliability-Completes quality work assignments ina timelyand efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities andmaintainsconfidentiality asappropriate.

Teamwork& Interpersonal Skills-Demonstratesa positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

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 beconsidered,or your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration. 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.

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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.

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