City of San Rafael

Job Class Specification

Job Title: Senior Building Inspector

SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Chief Building Official, this position coordinates, prioritizes, schedules, and performs as a technical expert in the inspection of buildings, examines plans and specifications in the enforcement of laws regulating the construction of buildings in the City of San Rafael. This position provides lead direction and technical advice to lower level inspectors and permit technicians; issues building permits and collect fees; and acts in the absence of the Chief Building Official as necessary.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a single incumbent class. This is a lead worker within the Building Inspector series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Building Inspector II by the addition of lead worker duties including prioritizing and scheduling work, contacts with the public including problem resolution, performance of the most complex commercial inspections, plan review, quality assurance, records retention and management and providing input on the performance appraisal of the Building Inspectors and Technicians. Administrative responsibilities related to the Quality Control of building inspection, record management, and coordination with other departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is intended to be illustrative and does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Analyzes, distributes and monitors the inspection workflow.
  • Meets with a variety of public and private officials, individually and/or in a group setting, on inspection matters.
  • Assists the Chief Building Official with development of technical/informational handouts.
  • Serves as a technical expert in training staff; works with employees to improve knowledge.
  • Prioritizes and schedules work, including field inspections, to Building Inspectors I & II.
  • Reviews and/or inspects complex commercial projects as assigned.
  • Assists with complaints and dispute resolution.
  • Coordinates the work of the department with other City departments and outside agencies.
  • Reads and interprets plans and discusses requirements with builders and owners.
  • Investigates disabled access complaints, issues reports and assists with resolution.
  • Inspects building construction, plumbing, electrical and gas installations in residential, business, industrial and public buildings.
  • Reviews and investigates building code violations, assists code Enforcement Division.
  • Performs plan reviews of residential and commercial projects as directed.
  • Provides information to the public regarding building requirements.
  • May be called upon to issue building permits and determine and collect fees.
  • Assists with records management, including tracking of expired permits and plan retention.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

  • Missions and requirements of other related departments and outside agencies.
  • Federal, State and Municipal Codes, ordinances and regulations relating to building construction, plumbing and gas installations.