Building Inspector

Building Inspector

Salary

$,. $,. Annually

Location

Downey, CA

Job Type

Regular, FullTime

Job Number

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

Closing Date

PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position is located in the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department and reports to the Building Official. The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the review of plans, inspection of projects to ensure compliance with State and City codes, law, and standards, and the management, maintenance, records.

An Eligible List of qualified applicants will be established from this recruitment. Eligible List may be utilized to fill other full and part time vacancies as needed. Generally, a valid Eligible List is in effect for up to one year.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification

Inspects building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations during the process of building construction, alterations, moving, demolition, repair, or use to with State and City codes, law, and standards;

Maintains files and records of inspections;

Writes letters requesting compliance with building code standards for work completed without permits;

Reviews permit applications for conformity with building laws, regulations, and related ordinances; and

Provides technical information relative to building construction and code requirements to the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination is as follows

Education High School diploma or equivalent. Additional course work in building trades or related field, highly desirable.

Experience Four () years fulltime experience in building inspection, building trades or code enforcement, preferably in a municipal setting.

Knowledge of Building construction methods, practices, techniques, materials, equipment and safety hazards associated with construction, remodeling and repair; applicable local, state and municipal regulatory building codes; possible defects and faults in construction.

Ability to Read and interpret building and construction plans and specifications; Detect and locate defective construction and to ascertain the stage of construction when defects are most easily found and remedied; plan andanize work; enforce codes with firmness, tact and impartiality; interpret technical information; read and interpret plan and specifications; analyze and comprehend problems; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and work with minimum supervision.

LicenseCertification

Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a Building Inspector.

Due to the performance of required field duties, a valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions Work is primarily performed in the field, mobility in the field at construction sites with potential exposure to dangerous machinery and potential physical harm, ability to lift and carry up to pounds, some office work that requires extended sitting, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a casebycase basis.

Testing & Selection Process

All application materials received online by the final filing date will be reviewed. For consideration, a completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire submitted online is required. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Incomplete application may be removed from consideration. All information submitted is subject to verification.

Those applicants who are assessed as meeting the desired qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the examination process which will consist of

An appraisal (oral interview) examination weighted % to assess the applicant's knowledge, education, experience and general ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Candidate(s) who complete the appraisal interview with acceptable results will be placed on an Eligibility List to be considered by the Department's hiring authority.

An employment offer is contingent upon acceptable results from a completed background review, including a fingerprint check with the California Department of Justice (DOJ). A preplacement medical exam will be scheduled after the issuance of a conditional offer of employment.

Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at () at least hours in advance.

Employer

City of Downey

Address

Brookshire Avenue

Downey, California,

Phone

()

Website

www.downeyca