• Building construction safety standards. Principles, techniques of building inspection and engineering mathematics.
• Basic Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with the use of permit tracking software is highly desirable.
• Accepted methods of construction. Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical codes and ordinances including State Access and energy Code.

Ability to:

• Prioritize and schedule the work of the Building Inspectors.
• Resolve disputes concerning code requirements and effect compliance.
• Operate a computer, effectively using the department’s permitting software, and operate miscellaneous office equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of citizens, other City and agency staff, private contractors both in oral and written format.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Review construction plans and conduct field inspections of buildings, subdivisions, improvements, and site development projects.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate spreadsheets, reports, records, and correspondence
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects and contractors, officials, employees and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent based on courses taken from an accredited educational institution. Associate of Arts degree preferred AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection, including commercial inspection and/or plan check experience, of which at least two (2) years must be at the full journey level or above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Special Requirement: Valid CA driver’s license required. Building Inspector certification from International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent is required. CASP certification is highly desirable. Possession of a Commercial Building Inspector or Building Plans Examiner certification from ICC is desirable. Certification as a Commercial Building Inspector must be obtained within one year of appointment as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.