SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR (RE-ISSUE)

City of Torrance, CA•Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Senior Building Inspector to be a part of the Community Development Team! The Department Advancing a Safe, Accessible and Sustainable Built Environment The Community Development Department oversees and initiates plans for: economic growth; commercial, industrial, and residential development and re-development; zoning; code enforcement; permitting; and building inspections. The main purpose of the Building & Safety Division is to protect and promote public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. To accomplish this purpose, the Building & Safety Division provides inspections for new construction, buildings and remodeling of structures for compliance with the local, state and federal laws. One of the primary goals of the Building & Safety Division is to provide guidance to the public on safe building construction practices and to serve as a resource for building code and design issues. The Division The main purpose of the Building & Safety Division is to protect and promote public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. To accomplish this purpose, the Building & Safety Division provides inspections for new construction, buildings and remodeling of structures for compliance with the local, state and federal laws. One of the primary goals of the Building & Safety Division is to provide guidance to the public on safe building construction practices and to serve as a resource for building code and design issues. The Position The Community Development Department is seeking an experienced Senior Building Inspector to join their team. Under general supervision, Senior Building Inspectors will make inspections of buildings and structures of more than average size and complexity in all phases of construction, alteration and repair, for adherence to plans, specifications, and for compliance to the City codes and applicable State laws. Incumbents will also assist in the training of general building inspectors.

Requirements

Five years of experience in building trade construction work and one year of experience as a building inspector for a municipal or county building department; or six years of experience as a building inspector for a municipal or county building department.
An International Conference of Building Officials Building Inspector Certificate or certification of inspection technology is desirable.
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
A valid Class 3 California Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

ICC Certification in at least two inspection areas (building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical)
Extensive building and safety knowledge
Experience working in the trades field
Knowledge of building permit issuance guidelines
Thorough understanding of effective code enforcement
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, interpret building codes, and effectively work with minimal supervision
Flexibility in adapting to changing demands and managing conflicting priorities effectively
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and self-motivation
Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, the public, contractors, utility providers, and public agencies.

Responsibilities

make inspections of buildings and structures of more than average size and complexity in all phases of construction, alteration and repair, for adherence to plans, specifications, and for compliance to the City codes and applicable State laws
assist in the training of general building inspectors

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