Building Inspector/Senior Building Inspector
About The Position
The City of Lake Forest is seeking qualified candidates for two (2) full-time Building Inspector or Senior Building Inspector positions in the Building Division of the Community Development Department. Depending on the qualifications of the selected candidates, the positions may be filled at either the Building Inspector or Senior Building Inspector level. THE ROLE: Building Inspector Under general supervision, performs a variety of building inspection duties involved in the inspection of building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and codes; and provides information and assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and the general public. Senior Building Inspector Under direction, performs a full range of advanced journey level duties in support of the Building Services Division; leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the inspection of building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and codes; acts as a technical expert and provides a variety of support duties often involving interdepartmental coordination; and provides information and assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and the general public.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Two years of work experience involving building inspection and considerable public contact, preferably in a governmental Building Safety department involving building inspection responsibilities (for Building Inspector)
- Three years of work experience involving building inspection and considerable public contact, preferably in a governmental Building Safety department involving building inspection responsibilities (for Senior Building Inspector)
- Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Building Inspector at time of appointment (for Building Inspector)
- Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Commercial Building Inspector at time of appointment (for Senior Building Inspector)
- Valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy
Nice To Haves
- Positions may be filled at either the Building Inspector or Senior Building Inspector level based on the qualifications, certifications, experience, and demonstrated ability of the selected candidates.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of building inspection duties involved in the inspection of building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and codes.
- Provides information and assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and the general public.
- Leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the inspection of building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and codes (for Senior role).
- Acts as a technical expert and provides a variety of support duties often involving interdepartmental coordination (for Senior role).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
