Building Inspector I/II

City of Oceanside•Oceanside, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Building Inspector I/II. There is currently one vacancy in the Development Services Department - Building Division. The Building Inspector inspects residential and commercial buildings during all stages of construction or renovation to ascertain conformance with the Municipal or State codes and advises builder of deficiencies and required corrections; investigates building construction projects for conformance to zoning provisions; investigates violations and complaints of violations; confers with professionals and the general public in the field and office at the front counter; explains and interprets requirements; completes inspection cards and reports; keeps accurate written records of activities; advises contractors, builders and public on matters pertaining to requirements, easements and plot plan requirements; performs routine inspections and assists in more difficult inspections; computes fees and issues permits; stays abreast of changes in building and zoning codes.

Requirements

Knowledge of building tools and materials, accepted safety standards and modern methods of building construction.
Knowledge of local and State building and related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City.
Knowledge of basic principles of structural engineering.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Ability to make simple structural computations.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relations with builders, contractors, the general public and fellow employees.
Ability to enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
Ability to follow proper inspection techniques.
Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications.
Ability to deal effectively with the public and secure the cooperation of individuals associated with the building trade.
Ability to keep accurate records, prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
Ability to learn elements of California Building Codes and related laws and ordinances and apply to specific situations to determine compliance with the law.
Ability to maintain and update accurate records and files.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.
Ability to work independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Building Inspector I: Four (4) years in the construction and/or building trades OR two (2) years in the construction and/or building trades and an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in construction inspection.
Building Inspector II: One (1) year of experience performing building inspections for a governmental agency.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or GED equivalent.
Possess a current International Code Council (ICC) Commercial or Residential Building Inspector certification within twelve (12) months of hire date (for Building Inspector I).
Possess a current International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector certification (for Building Inspector II).

Responsibilities

Inspects residential and commercial buildings during all stages of construction or renovation to ascertain conformance with the Municipal or State codes and advises builder of deficiencies and required corrections.
Investigates building construction projects for conformance to zoning provisions.
Investigates violations and complaints of violations.
Confers with professionals and the general public in the field and office at the front counter.
Explains and interprets requirements.
Completes inspection cards and reports.
Keeps accurate written records of activities.
Advises contractors, builders and public on matters pertaining to requirements, easements and plot plan requirements.
Performs routine inspections and assists in more difficult inspections.
Computes fees and issues permits.
Stays abreast of changes in building and zoning codes.