Senior Building Inspector

City Of Oceanside•Oceanside, CA

3d•$84,264 - $112,860

About The Position

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for Senior Building Inspector. The Senior Building Inspector leads and manages the Building Inspection Team and oversees the most technical building inspections in the field to ensure conformance with established building codes. This position provides functional and technical supervision of the Building Inspection staff in the enforcement of building, mechanical, plumbing, and electric codes and regulations governing the construction process.

Requirements

Knowledge of : The principles and practices of supervision and training.
Principles and practices of building inspection procedures.
Modern methods and procedures of building construction.
Methods and techniques of building inspection.
Types of building materials and variations in their qualities.
Engineering mechanics and properties of materials relating to building inspection and plans.
Pertinent building codes and ordinances.
Acceptable health and safety standards and requirements for construction.
Principles and practices of record keeping and statistics.
Ability to : Create and coordinate work schedules.
Analyze, interpret and accurately check and apply building plans and specifications.
Interpret, apply and enforce applicable building and zoning codes and regulations.
Maintain complete and accurate records of inspections.
Perform building inspection duties on the most complex projects under construction.
Respond to requests, complaints and inquiries from the general public.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection, including experience with complex residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. Experience should demonstrate increasing responsibility, including lead or supervisory duties, and comprehensive knowledge of building codes, regulations, and inspection procedures.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License, Certificate : Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of the following valid ICC certifications (Minimum Requirements) Commercial Building Inspector - B2 Residential Building Inspector -B1

Responsibilities

Research building codes, product listings and manuals; maintain code and standards references.
Meets with and advises architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners and the public regarding building projects.
Responds to questions and inquiries and interprets City building codes and regulations.
Interprets building code issues with building inspection and code enforcement staff.
The Senior Building Inspector provides functional and technical supervision of the Building Inspector staff, including assigning, monitoring, and reviewing the work of the inspection team.
This role trains staff in building inspection methods, procedures, and techniques, serving as a resource and providing guidance as needed.
The Senior Building Inspector develops and delivers training programs, plans and schedules work assignments, and recommends staffing and equipment needs.
The position performs inspections of complex commercial tenant improvements, large residential developments, and custom homes.
In addition, the Senior Building Inspector research building codes, product listings, and technical manuals, maintaining up-to-date code and standards references.
The role involves meeting with and advising architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners, and the public regarding building projects, responding to inquiries, and interpreting City building codes and regulations.
The Senior Building Inspector also collaborates with code enforcement staff to clarify and resolve building code issues.

Benefits

Retirement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of PEPRA in regard to retirement benefits.
Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details
Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit Survivor Continuation option Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options Buy additional Service Retirement Credit Service Credit for unused Sick Leave Buy additional Military Service Credit
Health Insurance Medical: Kaiser HMO Blue Shield HMO Blue Shield PPO Dental Delta Preferred Option (DPO) Delta Care USA (DHMO) Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP) Pre-Tax Benefits Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City. Available to all members of your household 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident Self-service support online or by phone
Disability and Life Insurances The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Lincoln Financial premiums are paid for by City. Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance: First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used Long-Term Disability Insurance: After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability Life and AD&D Insurance: 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life & AD&D
Voluntary Benefits Benefits are employee paid. Supplemental Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial: Premiums are determined by age Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees Spousal coverage up to the employee amount Dependent coverage up to $10,000 Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC: Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $3,400 Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $7,500 Deferred Compensation - 457 through Empower: 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $24,500 for 2026; over age 50 may contribute an additional $8,000 MetlLife Legal Plan Telephone and office consultations are available for an unlimited number for personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.
GotZoom Student Loan Relief Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs. ScholarShare 529 An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.
Leave Benefits Vacation: All accurals are based on 80 hours in a paid status 1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours 6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours 11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours 16+ years: 8.19 hours Maximum accrual: 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after Holidays: New Years' Day Martin Luther King Jr Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year Exempt employees receive 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year Sick Leave: Accrual: 12 days per year Max accrual: Unlimited Annual pay off: Up to 50% based on annual usage Sick Leave pay off at separation: Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates Bereavement Leave: Three days for death of employee's immediate family member Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval
Tuition Reimbursement Up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Certification Pay Determined by the head of the department, a $1.00 per hour will be given to employees with certain State of California Certifications on an as needed basis.
Bilingual and Notary Pay Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees
Safety Shoes The City will provide reimbursement up to $200 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.
Uniforms The City will provide an annual uniform allowance, for any public safety employee required to wear one, in the amount of $475.
Term of Compensation Plan Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026 This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.