Building Inspector IV (Plan Check)

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Sacramento’s Community Development Department is seeking a Building Inspector IV for the Building Division’s Plan Review Section. This position performs advanced plan review in one or more specialty areas, including residential combination/structural, nonstructural building and life safety, plumbing/mechanical, or electrical. Responsibilities include reviewing complex construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations, preparing clear correction comments, communicating code requirements and compliance options to applicants and design professionals, and managing plan reviews within established timelines. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

Requirements

Completion of the 12th grade or GED certificate.
Two (2) years experience performing duties as a Building Inspector with the City of Sacramento, - OR - Three (3) years experience performing duties comparable to a Building Inspector with the City of Sacramento in another municipality or county government agency.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
Incumbents must possess certification from an approved certifying organization in their specific work discipline(s) and obtain recognition of competency within one year of appointment.
Maintenance of required certifications is a condition for continued employment in this classification.
Methods, practices, and materials used in construction work relating to a particular inspection discipline.
Proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials.
Data entry and information retrieval from various computer systems necessary for duties.
Safety rules, regulations and practices applied to construction areas and office spaces.
Codes, ordinances, and policies applicable to a particular inspection discipline(s).
Read and write the English language at a level of proficiency necessary for effective job performance.
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials.
Recognize correct installations of building systems, detect defects and faults in construction work product and materials.
Detect deviations from plans, regulations, and read and interpret building construction and engineering plans, specifications, and codes.
Understand diagrams, specifications, plans, and similar documents at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, engineers, architects, contractors, tenants, owners, and the general public.
Operate a motor vehicle.
Operate a personal computer and other electronic equipment, including field entry devices and cellular phone.
Lift, carry, push, tools, equipment, supplies and plans weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work within confined spaces, climb ladders, work around power and noise producing equipment, work in confined spaces requiring reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, and crouching.
Work in all weather conditions including wet, hot, cold and windy.
Access construction areas within construction sites.
Work on uneven work surfaces, trenches, slopes, roof structures, framing, and other conditions found in a construction environment.
Serve on-call, work after hours, weekends and holidays, during emergency situations, and as required.
Anticipate issues and seek resolution through various resources.
Provide service to all customers with a professional and sincere attitude; be customer service oriented.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of the California Building Standards Codes and substantial plan-review experience in residential combination/structural, nonstructural building and life safety, plumbing/mechanical, electrical, or another applicable specialty.
Relevant International Code Council (ICC) certifications or equivalent specialized training are highly desirable.
Three years of experience as a journey-level craft person in Building (structural), or a closely related discipline, and a working knowledge of building construction.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in the Building Inspector category, and recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial building inspections.
Three years of experience as a journey-level crafts person in the Plumbing or Mechanical trade or a closely related discipline, and working knowledge of plumbing or mechanical construction.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in both Plumbing and Mechanical inspection categories.
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial inspections within both plumbing and mechanical specialties.
Three years of experience as a journey-level crafts person in the Electrical Discipline, or a closely related specialty, and working knowledge of electrical construction.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in the Electrical Inspector category, and recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial electrical inspections.
Three years of experience as a journey-level crafts person in the roofing discipline, or a closely related discipline, and working knowledge of roofing construction, including all incidental disciplines associated with roofs.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization as a Building Inspector.
Completion of an approved testing or training program in combination roofing inspection.
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial inspections within the specialty.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other certifying organization in Combination Dwelling Inspector and completion of an approved testing Program.
One year as a Building Inspector for another municipal or county government agency performing residential combination inspections.
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform residential combination inspections.
Completion of a formalized City training Program in residential combination inspections.
Renewal of city certification required every three years.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in Commercial Combination Inspections, or Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, and Electrical Inspector.
Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in Commercial Combination Inspections.
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform multi-family residential and light commercial inspections.
Standard construction drawings, plans, specifications, methods and materials applied to one, two, and three family residential structures.
Codes, ordinances, and policies that apply to Plumbing/Mechanical, electrical, and structural.
Methods and formulas for calculating various development fees.
Automated systems for tracking permits, calculating fees, and recording corrections, issuing permits, accepting plans, and performing technical plan review tasks.
State and City requirements to obtaining building permits.
Read and interpret all levels of building construction and engineering plans, and specifications to determine code compliance related to one, two, and three family residential construction.
Calculate processing and impact fees.
Advise and assist customers on building permit requirements, and issue building permits using the City's automated permit system.
Use various computer software programs to research properties and buildings, enter permit and plan check information, calculate fees, and perform calculations.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in combination dwelling inspector and building inspector categories.
Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in residential combination and structural plan review.
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties.
Standard commercial drawings, plans, specifications, methods and materials as applied to multi-family and commercial structures.
Codes, ordinances, and policies that apply to non-structural, egress, and life safety.
Methods and formulas for calculating various development fees.
Automated systems for tracking permits, calculating fees, recording corrections, issuing permits, accepting plans, and performing technical plan review tasks.
State and City requirements relating to obtaining permits.
Read and interpret all levels of building construction plans and specifications to determine code compliance related to multi-family and commercial structures.
Calculate processing and impact fees.
Advise customers of building permit requirements and issue building permits using the City's automated permit system.
Use various computer software programs to research properties and buildings, enter permit and plan check information, calculate fees, and perform calculations.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in Plans Examiner and building inspector categories.
Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in non-structural building plan review.
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties.
Standard commercial drawings, plans, specifications, methods and materials as applied to multi-family and commercial structures.
Codes, ordinances, and policies that apply to Plumbing/Mechanical installations.
Methods and formulas for calculating various development fees.
Automated systems for tracking permits, calculating fees, recording corrections, issuing permits, accepting plans, and performing technical plan review tasks.
State and City requirements relating to obtaining permits.
Read and interpret all levels of building construction plans and engineering plans and specifications to determine code compliance related to multi-family and commercial structures.
Calculate processing and impact fees.
Advise customers of building permit requirements and issue building permits using the City's automated permit system.
Use various computer software programs to research properties and buildings, enter permit and plan check information, calculate fees, and perform calculations.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in plumbing inspector and mechanical inspector categories.
Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in plumbing/mechanical review.
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties.
Standard commercial drawings, plans, specifications, methods and materials as applied to multi-family and commercial structures.
Codes, ordinances, and policies that apply to electrical installations.
Methods and formulas for calculating various development fees.
Automated systems for tracking permits, calculating fees, recording corrections, issuing permits, accepting plans, and performing technical plan review tasks.
State and City requirements relating to obtaining permits.
Read and interpret all levels of building construction plans and engineering plans and specifications to determine code compliance related to multi-family and commercial structures.
Calculate processing and impact fees.
Advise customers of building permit requirements and issue building permits using the City's automated permit system.
Use various computer software programs to research properties and buildings, enter permit and plan check information, calculate fees, and perform calculations.
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in the electrical inspector category.
Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in electrical plan review.
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties.
Contract management as it relates to construction and plan review contracts.
Software used for contract management purposes.
Non-code related materials and methods used in construction projects.
Permitting processes and systems utilized on complex construction projects.
Read and understand construction contract provisions to effectively monitor contractor compliance.
Recognize correct installation of building, plumbing and mechanical, electrical and roofing systems as applied to City construction projects for both code and non-code related installations.
Manage the more complex or difficult construction projects.
Work with applicants and staff from various areas to manage projects and resolve issues in relation to large and complex building projects.
Assist customers, identify problems and seek resolution.
Recognition by the Public Works Department, or the Chief Building Official in project management competency.
Search, seizure and other citation practices authorized under state and federal law.
Contract management principles as applied to demolition and repair contractors.
Provisions of the City and state codes relating to Housing and Dangerous Building activities.
Obtain and maintain citation authority.
Enforce regulations with firmness and tact.
Perform data entry into the City Code System and use the computer to enter case notes, notices and other documents and reports.
Investigate complaints and inspect structures to determine if a Housing or Dangerous Building case needs to be initiated.
Work effectively with owners and contractors to identify deficiencies, issue building permits for corrective work or demolitions, and inspect work in progress.
Testify before City boards, and in a court of law in relation to cases, as required.
Work effectively with Police Officers and Code Enforcement Officers in enforcement of POP cases.
Manage the more difficult or complex investigations or enforcement actions.
PC 832 Certification, AACA Housing Enforcement Officer certification.
Instruction in one or more of the following training programs: Regulatory Investigation Techniques, Community Oriented Policing or Pepper Spray.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced plan review in one or more specialty areas, including residential combination/structural, nonstructural building and life safety, plumbing/mechanical, or electrical.
Review complex construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Prepare clear correction comments.
Communicate code requirements and compliance options to applicants and design professionals.
Manage plan reviews within established timelines.
Identify and enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and standards violations for conformance with plans and specifications.
Inspect work product and materials in building construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications, and inspect potentially substandard or dangerous buildings.
Work with diagrams, specifications, plans, and similar documents.
Read and interpret building construction and engineering plan specifications and codes.
Prepare and maintain reports.
Confer with, and assist architects, engineers, contractors, builders, homeowners, tenants and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions, keep records and prepare reports as necessary.
Enter information into the Automated Permit System and the computer for word processing, calendaring, and electronic mail.
Perform basic plan review, routing and project management activities, issue permits, and fee calculations.
Identify illegal construction activity and issues violation notices.
May perform case or project management activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.