Description
To inspect buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration and repair; to assist in the review of building plans and specifications for permit issuance; to enforce building (residential and commercial), plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, green building and zoning codes and laws; to assist in the issuance of permits and collection of fees; perform related functions as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Senior Building Inspector is the advanced journey level classification in the Building Inspector series. This position differs from the I, II & III positions in that it performs the most complex inspections in addition to providing guidance, oversight, and training to the rest of the inspection staff. Incumbents should be able to perform inspections independently and turn to external resources for additional guidance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily outside and may include exposure to construction noise, heights, potential electrical shock, and construction machinery. May include exposure to unsanitary conditions, odors, and hazardous chemicals. At times, work may include reviewing plans at a desk and covering front counter duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Duties may include transporting light to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, stooping, prolonged periods of standing; walking on uneven surfaces, stepping over trenches, walking on roofs up to 8/12 pitch; climbing ladders and scaffolding two to four stories in height; using a computer keyboard / tablet for data input and typing reports. Ability to see well enough to read gauges, manufacturers' labels and fine print on plans; depth perception to climb ladders and walk on roofs and multi-level framing; ability to distinguish colors to determine correct wiring.
Examples of Duties
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Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Building Inspector III
Experience:
Four (4) full-time years of building inspection experience with a public agency inspecting all of the major trade fields (carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) are required.
OR
Eight (8) full-time years of responsible and relevant journey-level experience in either one of the major trade fields or in the performance of a wide variety of building trades work performed in conformance with standard building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes are required.
An associate's degree in building construction/Inspection Technology may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Education:
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade is required. Related college course work is highly desirable. Certifications with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and/or the International Code Council (ICC) are required.
Licensure:
Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. Certifications from the ICC as both a Residential Building and Commercial Building Inspector-or equivalent certification under the ICBO legacy program-are prerequisites. Certifications from the ICC in both commercial and residential for one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing-or the equivalent under the ICBO legacy program- is required to be complete within the first twelve (12) months in the position. Certification as a Commercial Plans Examiner may be substituted for one of the above required certifications. Certifications shall be maintained as a condition of employment.
Building Inspector Senior
Experience:
Six (6) full-time years of building inspection experience with a public agency, with 3 years equivalent to a Building Inspector III with the City of Fairfield, inspecting all of the major trade fields (carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) are required.
Education:
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade is required. Related college course work is highly desirable.
Certifications with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and/or the International Code Council (ICC) are required.
Licensure:
Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required.
Certifications from the ICC as a Residential and Commercial Building Inspector or equivalent certifications under the ICBO legacy program - are prerequisites. Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector (i.e., Commercial Building, Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing) or equivalent is required to be obtained within the first twelve (12) months in the position. Certification as a Commercial Plans Examiner may be substituted for one of the above required certifications.
Certification from the CA Division of the State Architect as a Certified Accessibility Specialist is desirable.
Certifications shall be maintained as a condition of employment.
