Class Specification for Building Inspector

 

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the class specification for Building Inspector.

 

Background

With the recent resignation of a City Building Inspector, the Community Development Department reviewed the classification specification and requested that the experience and education requirements be updated.

 

Analysis

Changes to the experience and education requirements include the addition of some inspection experience or a combination of inspection experience and construction work. In addition, inspection certification from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) is now desirable.

These changes have been recommended in order to attract applicants who are more highly qualified and able to become fully functional in their jobs with less training. During the last recruitment for this classification it was apparent that this increase in experience and education was necessary and appropriate. This level of experience is also consistent with that of Building Inspectors in other cities.

The Civil Service Board reviewed and approved the proposed class specification at their meeting of July 19, 2000. Following approval by the City Council, staff will begin a recruitment and examination to fill the vacant position.

 

Class Specification :              BUILDING INSPECTOR

 

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to serve as generalist inspector in the routine enforcement of housing, building, plumbing and electrical codes and municipal zoning regulations; and to do related work as required.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: inspect and enforce housing, building, plumbing and electrical codes and municipal zoning regulations; performs preliminary zoning requirement checking; provides zoning and building code information to architects, contractors and the general public; performs related work as required.

 

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the basic requirements of the housing, building, plumbing and electrical codes; knowledge of the proper methods of building construction; knowledge of the legal procedures involved in the enforcement of building an zoning regulations; ability to understand and interpret technical building codes and zoning regulations; ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications; ability to conduct complex building inspection; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with building contractors, workmen and the general public. Ability to compose enforcement letters. Ability to collect and present useful enforcement evidence.

Education and Experience: At least two and a half years of experience as a building inspector or one year as a building inspector and one year as a licensed general contractor, supervisor in general building construction work or as a building inspector trainee. Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school. Must also have supplemental courses in building inspection, construction technology or engineering. ICBO certification in building inspection and combination dwelling inspection is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment. Ability to obtain ICBO certification in building inspection and combination dwelling inspection within six months of employment.

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