Senior Building Inspector (Development Services/Building & Safety)
About The Position
OCPW is seeking an experienced Senior Building Inspector in the OC Development Services service area to support the Building and Safety Division and perform inspections of new, remodeled residential and commercial structures during construction and upon completion. Senior Building Inspector is the journey-level classification within the Building Inspector job series, and performs afull range of duties requiring greater technical knowledge with little supervision or guidance. In addition, the Senior Building Inspector will ensure compliance with the various building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes; assume the duties of Supervising Building Inspector when absent, and perform other work as assigned.
Requirements
- One (1) or more years of experience as a Building Inspector with the County of Orange OR Four (4) or more years of increasingly responsible experience working in building inspections within the public sector, including duties related to disabled access.
- Completion of two years in an accredited college with specialization in engineering, architecture, construction management, or inspection technology can be used toward two years of experience.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required
- Possession of a valid certification from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Inspector or equivalent inspector certification
- Possession of a valid ICC certification or equivalent certification in one of the following areas: Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, or Mechanical Inspector.
- Knowledge of California Building Codes and CAL OSHA safety requirements
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used for inspection in vertical construction
- Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements
- Ability to review and address improvement projects for NPDES compliance
- Communicate effectively, tactfully, and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, management, engineers, architects, construction and building trades, other agencies, utility companies, contractors, and the general public
- Approach problems and decisions methodically with an appropriate level of concern for the County and Management perspective
- Analyze, research, organize, accurately interpret, and apply relevant data to issues or problem projects
- Identify issues accurately, along with impacts and solutions
Nice To Haves
- Possession of CASp Certification is highly desirable but not required.
- Possession of at least one valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as a building inspector
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections of new, remodeled residential and commercial structures during construction and upon completion
- Ensure compliance with the various building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes
- Assume the duties of Supervising Building Inspector when absent
- Perform other work as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
