Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer

City of Dinuba • Dinuba, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, receives and documents complaints regarding health, safety, abandoned vehicles, building and/or municipal code violations; investigates complaints, determines validity of complaints and takes appropriate action; conducts field inspections of buildings, structures, and installations in various stages of construction, alteration and repair for conformance to codes and laws; enforces building, plumbing, electrical, occupancy and zoning ordinances and codes; and performs related duties as required. This is the entry level in the Building Inspector class series. Positions in this class are engaged in routine inspections of building construction and alterations. This entry level class in the Building Inspector series is for persons with construction trade experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City including the uniform building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and zoning codes.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of building code inspections.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of issuing building permits.
• Knowledge of safety, hazardous materials and building codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of modern office methods including computer and keyboard skills.
• Ability to inspect buildings and structures to ensure code compliance.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret laws, City ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Ability to explain laws, ordinances, rules and regulations to property owners and the general public.
• Ability to work out methods to abate violations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to issue building permits.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Ability to operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practice.
• Ability to determine ways to solve problems.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position and to learn skills normally acquired on the job is qualifying.
• Any combination equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (G.E.D. equivalent), supplemented by specialized training in building trades, public education, hazardous materials or other related field.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain ICC Certified Building Inspector certification within one (1) year of the date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receives and documents complaints from citizens regarding safety, health, building, business license and other city ordinance violations.
• Indicates procedures to abate violations of fire, building, business license, zoning, housing, dangerous building and property maintenance codes, and ordinances regulating abandoned vehicles trash and weeds.
• Conducts field investigations to determine if violations have occurred.
• Checks to see that violations have been corrected.
• Issues citation or turns matter over the appropriate law enforcement agency if violations are not corrected and violators are uncooperative.
• Assists with preparation of court cases.
• Performs field inspections of single and multi-family residential, and commercial buildings and installation during rough to finished stages of construction, remodeling, and repair.
• Inspects foundation, excavation, concrete, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical installations.
• Checks stud, joist, rafter spacing and other structural members.
• Examines grade, quality and treatment of lumber, concrete, wire, and other building materials.
• Checks underground installations of conduit and wiring.
• Performs electrical surveys of buildings, equipment, and loads, and provides information regarding violations.
• Researches records to determine property owner.
• Coordinates with other City departments and outside agencies in the resolution of complaints.
• Assists with the development and implementation of programs to support compliance and enforcement.
• Maintains a database file on complaints and a time schedule for their resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED