Senior Building Inspector

City of Manhattan Beach • Manhattan Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Manhattan Beach is actively seeking an experienced Senior Building Inspector for the Community Development Department. Under the direction of a Principal Building Inspector or higher, this role involves inspecting buildings and structures to ensure that construction or alteration work complies with approved plans and applicable code provisions. The position offers the opportunity to work with the general public, contractors, and developers with a beautiful ocean view.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.
• Four (4) years of construction inspection experience of which two (2) years must be in primary building trades of carpentry, plumbing, or electrical inspection or construction is required.
• Must have a valid California “C” driver’s license at the time of employment.
• Knowledge of pertinent building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, zoning codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of proper construction methods.
• Knowledge of General Safety Orders.
• Ability to read, understand and correctly interpret technical codes and ordinances, building construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare progress reports.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications by the International Conference of Building Officials or by another model code organization as a Building Inspector and a Combination Dwelling Inspector are preferred.
• Said certifications will be required within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings and structures that are being constructed, altered, moved, or demolished to ensure that work being done complies with provisions of the building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and related codes and ordinances.
• Determines whether or not inspected work is being constructed in a safe manner in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Inspects the quality of materials and methods of construction for footings, foundations, excavations, concrete work, framing, lathing, plastering, masonry and other construction phases.
• Inspects existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions.
• Provides information to builders, architects, and the general public regarding building code and ordinance requirements.
• Checks plans to assure compliance with applicable regulations and investigate reports of violations and issues of stop-work orders and citation notices when necessary.
• Keeps records of inspections made and actions taken.

What This Job Offers

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