Building Inspector Specialist; Electrical Specialist Job Chino Hills area,California USA,Engineering

Position: Building Inspector Specialist (Electrical Specialist)

Overview

NOTICE OF CHANGE:
This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The Planning and Development Department is accepting applications to fill one Building Inspector Specialist (Electrical Specialist) vacancy in either Santa Barbara or Santa Maria. Salary: $ - $ Annually.

The Position

Under direction, the incumbent serves as a technical specialist in a particular field of plan review and building inspection activities, such as electrical, plumbing, or mechanical such as for large-scale energy or industrial projects; trains personnel in these specialized fields; and performs related work as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience with inspection and/or plan check of complex electrical systems in building and facilities
Strong understanding and demonstrated experience with electrical systems, wiring, power distribution system and application of codes and standards to ensure a safe built environment
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in ADA regulations, building, plumbing, mechanical codes and the ability to conduct related inspections independently
Ability to work within a team-setting focused on helping customers to achieve compliance with the governing codes and regulations
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage workload appropriately
Solution-oriented approaches toward the regulatory aspect of the work
Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey information to various clients and audiences (property owners, builders, expert design professionals, engineers, etc.)
Strong time management and organizational skills
Professional demeanor that fosters a positive and constructive working relationships with internal and external customers

Responsibilities

Prepares correspondence and reports; performs the more difficult inspections in a specialized field of building inspection, such as electrical, plumbing, or mechanical

Handles controversial cases involving disputes over interpretation and application of particular building codes

Reviews complex building plans for code compliance in a particular field; coordinates processing of complex projects that require special interagency approval

Confers with other County officials and builders, contractors, property owners, engineers, architects, and others on plan review and approval of inspection procedures and problems

Performs routine building inspections of all occupancies for compliance with all current building codes

Represents the County at meetings and conferences related to the specialty area

Develops and conducts training for inspection staff in areas of special expertise as needed

Meets with contractors and industry to implement new code requirements

Investigates substandard conditions of building and works with owner and County to abate violations

Four years of experience in inspection and/or in a specialized field of building construction; OR

One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Building Inspector III with Santa Barbara County assigned to a specialized field of inspection; OR

Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) or Division of the State Architect (DSA) Certification or equivalent certificate in a specialized field of inspection for commercial buildings, and two years of experience in the inspection specialty; OR

California registration as a professional engineer in a related field; OR

A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

NOTE
: A bachelor’s degree in a related field or journeyman experience in the electrical trade may substitute for two years of required experience.

Additional Qualifications
ICC or DSA certification in commercial building inspection must be obtained within two years of appointment.

As a condition of employment, California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.28 (a) requires that a Building Inspector must obtain certification in the appropriate fields that are closely related to their primary job function by a recognized state, national, or international organization within two years of employment. Not obtaining the…