- Federal, State and Municipal Codes, ordinances and regulations relating to building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, Green Building, and energy,.
- California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Green and Energy Codes
- Principles, techniques of building inspection and engineering mathematics.
- Accepted safety standards and methods of construction.
- Accessibility requirements.
Ability to:
- Effectively read blueprints and construction drawings
- Resolve disputes concerning code requirements and effect compliance.
- Use tact and good judgement effectively in dealing with people involved with building construction, particularly contractors, architects, developers, engineers, and property owners.
- Review construction plans and conduct field inspections of buildings, improvements, and site development projects.
- Analyze, interpret and accurately review building plans and specifications;
- Make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
- Prepare clear and comprehensive written reports,
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects and contractors, officials, employees and the general public.
- Apply building related codes and ordinances, including the California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Green Building, Energy , Accessibility, and local zoning codes.
Education and experience requirements:
Building Inspector I:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent based on courses taken from an accredited educational institution. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis); and
- Two (2) years of responsible experience in a variety of building construction work or as a licensed general contractor; a college degree in a construction related subject or building inspection program may substitute for one year of the experience.
Building Inspector II:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent based on courses taken from an accredited educational institution. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted or the required education on a year-for-year basis; and
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a variety of building construction work or as a licensed general contractor; a college degree in a construction related subject or building inspection program may substitute for one year of the experience; and
- At least two (2) years must be in an inspection capacity equivalent to a Building Inspector I for a governmental agency.
Certificates, licenses, registrations - special requirement:
Ability to obtain a California driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record; and one of the following.
Building Inspector I:
Must hold or obtain within one year of hire an International Code Council (ICC) B1 Residential Building Inspector or B2 Commercial Building Inspector certification and must maintain certification through the entire term of employment in this job classification.