Senior Building Inspector

City of South Pasadena • South Pasadena, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, this position plans, coordinates, and performs building inspection activities to ensure compliance with applicable building, safety, and municipal codes. It manages the activities and workload of the Building Division, including directly supervising and evaluating staff. The role enforces regulations through field inspections and corrective actions, provides technical guidance to staff, contractors, and the public, and supports the administration of inspection services, including scheduling, reporting, and quality control. This position is designated as management and participates in developing policies, implementing Department goals and objectives and City values, and supporting budget development and administration.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Four (4) years of experience inspecting public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings and facilities.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a current Certification as a Combination Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC) or California Association of Building Officials (CALBO).
• Certifications by other approved model code organizations in the categories indicated may be accepted if determined by the Director to be equivalent.
• Must also possess a PC 832 certificate within six (6) months of employment and a Fire Inspector I certification issued by the Office of the California State Fire Marshal or ICC within one (1) year of employment, and Fire Inspector II certification within three (3) years of employment.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to building or public works inspections.
• Knowledge of Building construction methods and materials, including structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Public works methods and materials, including process facilities and utilities, infrastructure, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of Zoning regulations.
• Knowledge of California codes and local laws relating to building construction.
• Knowledge of Proper inspection methods and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of Methods and techniques applied to the design and construction of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Knowledge of Safety standards and methods of building construction and public works projects.
• Knowledge of Administrative principles and techniques, including budgeting, planning, safety, staff organization, employee growth, and development.
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to Conduct inspections, issue citations, notices, and orders, and pursue compliance for violations.
• Ability to Read and interpret building plans and specifications and enforce their application.
• Ability to Prepare and present clear oral and written reports.
• Ability to Exercise judgment and creativity in analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending resolutions.
• Ability to Supervise and train others.
• Ability to Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor-management agreements.
• Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• An associate's degree with coursework in construction technology, civil or structural engineering, or architecture is desirable.
• A Certified Access Specialist (CAS) certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures to determine compliance with the structural, energy, accessibility, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes and approved plans and calculations.
• Identifies and enforces a variety of codes, ordinances, and standards for conformance with approved construction plans and specifications.
• Inspects workmanship and materials in building construction for conformance with plans and specifications, and inspects potentially substandard or dangerous buildings.
• Provides informed and skilled technical assistance and advice to architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners on matters pertaining to building plans, zoning regulations, construction methods, materials, procedures, and building codes.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing inspection services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Coordinates inspection functions with inspectors, contractors, developers, plan check staff, and personnel from various other City departments.
• Generates various reports for the Community Development Director regarding the Building Division work activities and workload and maintains various work records related to the development of such reports.
• Assists with budgeting and monitoring assigned budgets.
• Participates in department and project meetings.
• Assists with writing memorandums or staff reports.
• Leads quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Addresses the most difficult customer inquiries and complaints; evaluates and recommends corrective actions to resolve issues; responds to and resolves disputes regarding the interpretation of structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
• Issues letters to property owners notifying them of violations; writes stop work orders for work being done without permits or in an unsafe manner; issues administrative citations and works with the City Attorney when needed to bring properties into compliance with the building, fire, or municipal code.
• Stays abreast of inspection disciplines, policies, safety techniques and methods, codes, standards and regulations, applicable laws, and City goals, practices, and policies and ensures work quality and adherence.
• Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City.
• Evaluates work of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies and administers discipline when necessary.
• Assists in developing policies and staff procedures and division goals and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
• The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are.
• Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.
• To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work.
• The City of South Pasadena will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED