Building Inspector II - Open Until Filled

County of Madera • Madera, CA

82d • Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled building and safety inspection work in the interpretation and enforcement of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related codes and regulations pertaining to new construction, remodels, and repair of single family and multi-family residential buildings and commercial properties; performs professional work in checking plans, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and other submittal documents for compliance with federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations; ensures conformance with approved plans, specifications, standards, permits, licensing, and safety standards; processes, approves, and issues building permits; assists contractors, engineers, design professionals, and the public regarding construction code requirements; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college-level course work or specialized vocational training in construction trades work, engineering, construction technology, planning, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of building inspection experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Building Inspector I.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate California driver's license.
• Possession of a valid International Code Conference (I.C.C.) Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections for residential, non-residential, and industrial/commercial permits for compliance to building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy usage and other related codes and regulations including compliance with accessibility requirements.
• Issues notices of non-compliance with safe structural requirements and applicable ordinances.
• Inspects construction framing, foundations, grading, and for erosion control on new construction and alterations to verify code compliance.
• Ensures proper quality building materials are being used.
• Inspects setbacks from property lines and boundary determinations to ensure compliance with approved plans, construction codes and zoning ordinances.
• Maintains records and reports of inspections.
• Investigates complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction to determine if code violations or problem conditions exist.
• Explains inspection programs, structural and code requirements and gives advice relevant to construction and repair methods and materials and permit processes to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, etc.
• Reviews building plans for permit applications and for compliance with requirements of national, state, and local codes and ordinances relative to building structure, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety, and energy.
• Prepares lists of corrections as required.
• Drafts plan review comments relative to code requirements in a manner that is technically sufficient for the professional and fundamentally understandable by the owner or builder.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other County departments and government agencies.
• Writes 'stop work' notices for work being performed without permits or in an unsafe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED