Building Inspector I/Ii

City of San Marcos • San Marcos, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Marcos, one of the fastest growing cities in San Diego County, is searching for a motivated and qualified individual to be part of a Building Division team that is committed to excellence, community growth, customer service, ensuring the safety, accessibility, and quality of our built environment. Our vibrant community is experiencing rapid growth, and we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team as the city is in the process of transitioning from utilizing consultant inspectors to in-house Building Inspectors. As a key player in our community's development, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with building codes, safeguarding public safety, and maintaining our high standards of construction quality.

Requirements

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in examining construction sites and documents to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Strong Knowledge of Building Codes: Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal building codes and safety standards.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex situations and provide practical solutions to compliance issues.
• Effective Communication Skills: Clear and concise in delivering inspection results and guidance to contractors, developers, and the public.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of identifying potential issues and offering sound recommendations for correction.
• Integrity and Fairness: Committed to enforcing regulations consistently and impartially.
• Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to achieve common goals.
• Customer Service Mindset: Focused on helping community members understand and meet compliance requirements.
• Adaptability: Responsive to changing regulations and evolving industry practices.
• Professionalism and Accountability: Takes responsibility for their work and upholds the high standards expected in public service.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, green, disabled access requirements and related codes and ordinances
• Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in building construction
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of building inspection and plan checking
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures for performing inspections
• Building Inspector I: High school diploma required with advanced courses in building inspection/construction technology (minimum equivalent to 45 Community College units) with an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certificate; OR, one year of entry level construction experience with ICC Building Inspector Certificate; OR, Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field (i.e., engineering, architecture, etc.) with ICC Building Inspector Certificate.
• Building Inspector II: High school diploma required with advanced courses in building inspection/construction technology (minimum equivalent to 45 Community College units) with an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certificate; OR, two years of journey level construction experience with ICC Building Inspector Certificate; OR, Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field (i.e., engineering, architecture, etc.) with ICC Building Inspector Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan checks, complex building inspections and complaint investigations unsupervised
• Determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and policies
• Understand and interpret building plans, specifications and codes
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Keep accurate records and prepare comprehensive verbal and written reports
• Use a computer
• Use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees and the public including engineers, contractors, architects, and design professionals, and homeowners
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 9/80 work week (every other Friday off)
• Regular business hours are 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Fridays)
• Generous health benefits (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%)
• 14 paid holidays
• 96 hours of sick leave
• 80 hours of vacation leave
• CalPERS retirement system (Classic members 2% @ 55, PEPRA members 2% @ 62) and Social Security
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, up to $1,500 per fiscal year, which can also be used for student loan payments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level