Performs the inspection of buildings and other structures; performs a variety of duties in the implementation of the Building and Safety Division plans, programs and services.
Inspects building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances and state laws.
Verifies and approves corrected building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction.
Interprets code requirements for members of the public and City employees.
Advises on necessary submittal materials, inspection and record requirements.
Provides technical guidance to assigned staff on application, record and approval requirements.
Reviews architectural, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building construction drawings and reports for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances and state laws.
Approves corrected drawings for permit issuance.
Attends meetings with permit applicants for clarification of review comments and verification of corrections.
Monitors construction progress on active permits.
Follows established work practices to minimize expiration of permits without final approval.
Ensures that quality assurance requirements for special inspection and structural observation are followed during construction.
Gathers, interprets, and analyzes data for reports, studies, and recommendations.
Investigates, resolves and responds to complaints, as assigned.
Makes referrals to appropriate departments and/or staff.
Coordinates inspection related activities with other City departments and agencies, as necessary.
Maintains and organizes all pertinent records and files in hard copy and electronic formats.
Issues permits for work.
Keeps records in the computer tracking system and prepares correspondence and reports.
Participates in the preparation of non-complying cases for prosecution and testifies in court, as necessary.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge of State of California Title 24 Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Green Building Standards and City of Santa Monica Municipal Codes.
Knowledge of reference and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Standards related to construction materials and equipment.
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building design and construction.
Knowledge of preservation techniques and the State of California Historical Building Code.
Knowledge of state and local regulations related to construction permits including but not limited to: asbestos and lead paint removal, air quality, CAL-OSHA safe work practices, licensing of design professionals and contractors, worker's compensation insurance, exterior noise standards, green building standards, and seismic retrofit and fire sprinkler requirements.
Knowledge of municipal zoning and land use principles.
Knowledge of State of California Title 25 Mobile Home Park regulations.
Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building drawings and specifications.
Ability to perform field inspections and identify violations of building, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy or green building codes and related ordinances.
Ability to make computations and analyses to check construction for conformance to the applicable code and acceptable standards of practice.
Ability to review and evaluate material tests, special inspection and structural observation reports, and appeals for alternate methods of construction or equivalency of alternatives.
Ability to provide clear and understandable written responses related to inspection.
Ability to provide effective oral communication for clarification of inspection comments and related requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.
Ability to resolve conflicts and effect solutions to both technical and non-technical problems.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and construction scaffolding.
Ability to maintain balance on temporary construction elements.
Ability to provide effective customer service.
Skill in using a personal computer and applicable software applications.
Skill in working effectively with persons from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering may substitute for the required construction or inspection experience.
Sick leave
Holiday and vacation pay
Public Employees Retirement System
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Credit union
Deferred compensation
Tuition reimbursement
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School