SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR

Job Description:

SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR

Description

Must complete an official online employment application at www.cityofinglewoodl.org/jobs.aspx . Resumes are accepted but not in place of the official city employment application. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected. Proof of education requirements/certifications must be submitted as a PDF via EMAIL to human_resources@cityofinglewood.org with the SUBJECT LINE: your name and job title.

POSITION

Under supervision, inspects more complex residential, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with municipal building codes. The below list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Inspects more complex residential, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with municipal building codes;
• Ensures public safety and preservation of property through enforcement of building codes and standards, state laws and local ordinances;
• Provides code interpretations and other essential information to contractors and the general public;
• Investigates complaints and inspects existing buildings for hazardous or illegal conditions.
• Recommend corrective action of defects or inadequacies;
• Schedules building inspections with property owners and issues code violations for lack of proper permits;
• Prepares residential presale reports to verify structures were built according to plans and permits;
• Maintains level of building construction and safety and records of complaints.

QUALIFICATIONS

International Code Council Building Inspector Certification AND four years’ experience performing building inspections, construction inspections or related work. Must possess at the time of application and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. Additional certifications in electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical are desirable.

• Knowledgeable of City, State or federal adopted building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, green and accessibility codes and related laws and ordinances, public relations and customer service techniques and concepts, quality building construction, maintenance, repair and renovation techniques, and of file and records management techniques and principles;
• Skilled in reading and interpreting code requirements and other laws pertaining to the regulation of building construction, in identifying and recommending structural modifications for code compliance, and in reading and interpreting construction building plans and specifications;
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English, provide technical instruction and guidance and to work well with others;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. Work may require frequent standing, walking, climbing and bending. Incumbents may be exposed to repetitive motion, vision to monitor, extreme temperatures and weather, moving traffic and construction sites.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process consists of one or more of the following: (1) Training and Experience Evaluation, (2) a Written Exam, and (3) a Qualifications Appraisal Interview with a panel of subject matter experts.

Candidates must receive a 70-100 to have their names on the active eligibility list for one year. The top three ranks on the Eligibility List will have their application materials forwarded to the hiring authority for a selection interview. Applicants whose experience best meets the City’s needs will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. Candidates must have access to a computer with internet, video, and audio capabilities to participate in our examination process.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practice.