Senior Building Inspector

City of La Habra•La Habra, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision of Chief Building Official, oversees and performs a wide variety of skilled field inspections during various stages of construction for compliance with approved plans and municipal codes relating to construction (including building codes, electrical codes, mechanical codes, plumbing codes, energy codes, zoning ordinances and related laws, codes and ordinances); performs complex plan and specification reviews; issues building permits; responds to inquiries from the public; performs code enforcement; conducts National Pollution Discharge Elimination System inspections supervises and provides technical assistance to professional and/or paraprofessional staff; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Modern principles, practices, and techniques of Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes; Code Enforcement best practices and techniques; NPDES regulations; Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control requirements; and State of California Energy, Green Building, and Accessibility regulations.
Program compliance with local, state, federal laws, and regulations.
Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Safe work practices and procedures.
Effective customer service techniques.
Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Check routine building plans for conformance to City codes; the California Building Code; Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical codes; and Energy, Green Building and Accessibility regulations.
Perform combination building and construction inspections covering all currently adopted model Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical codes; and State of California Energy, Green Building, and Accessibility regulations.
Perform routine Best Management Practice inspections to confirm compliance with the approved Water Quality Management Plan.
Identify code enforcement violations; communicate the information to the violator in a polite manner, and follow-up with appropriate photo and written documentation.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in a courteous and helpful manner.
Above average written communication skills.
Establish and cooperative working relationships with the public and city staff.
Provide excellent customer service skills in challenging situations while maintaining a cooperative positive attitude.
Prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports and correspondence.
Create and maintain accurate records, databases, and files.
Utilize a variety of computer software programs for record keeping, scheduling, word processing, and other processes common to enforcement of building regulations.
Safely operate a motor vehicle.
Possess above average mathematical skills.
Three (3) years of specialized building inspection experience, plus years of combination building inspector experience.
Experience with a public agency is preferred.
Completion of High School and an Associate Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in a related field or completion of a construction inspection certification program from an accredited community college.
Valid California Class C driver's license.
International Code Council (I.C.C.) C-8 Combination Inspector Certificate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is highly desirable.
Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASP), Certification by the California State Division of the State Architect, and I.C.C. Certification as a Plans Examiner is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform the more complex field inspection of building construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential and commercial buildings; verify compliance with applicable building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical codes, and related City ordinances, state, and local statutes.
Read, correctly interpret, apply and use building codes, municipal codes, ordinances and other related Laws, regulations and policies, as required.
Check routine building plans for conformance to City codes and the currently adopted model Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical codes and State of California Energy, Green Building, and Accessibility regulations.
Inspect buildings and other structures during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of City, State and Federal agencies.
Perform combination inspection duties in trade specialties including building (structural, fire, and life safety), plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, green building and Architectural Accessibility.
Issue permits for work to be performed that includes computing building evaluations and permit fees.
Provide technical information to architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, developers and others regarding code requirements both verbally and in writing.
Maintain records of inspections and corrections.
Conduct post disaster evaluations.
Coordinate and collaborate with staff regarding building code violations and abatement.
Perform National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) inspections.
Provide quality customer service.
Conduct Fats, Oils, and Grease Control (FOG) inspections.
Assist in the review of technical studies for code changes and assist in code adoption and revision process.
Act as the Chief Building Official in the absence of the Chief Building Official.
Perform other related duties as assigned.