Combination Building Inspector I/II/III

City of Santa Monica, CA • Santa Monica, CA

343d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering may substitute for the required construction or inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees