Inspector II

Under general supervision, positions in this classification perform skilled work in the inspection of buildings and related structures. May inspect complex buildings or structures.

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Interprets and advises the public, contractors and builders of adopted ordinances and laws relating to buildings within the City.
• Conducts field inspections of residential, commercial, mixed-use and other types of buildings or structures to enforce life-safety, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, accessibility and related codes during various phases of construction for compliance with adopted Codes.
• Determines the acceptability of the work being done.
• Reviews and schedules daily inspection assignments and prioritizes inspection route; confirms inspection time windows with property owners, contractors developers and others.
• Reviews approved plans and other documents in order to be familiar with requirements for inspections to be performed.
• Issues notices to responsible parties involving improper or defective installations.
• Conducts final inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with adopted Codes.
• Maintains necessary records relating to inspection work.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other departments, divisions and agencies.
• Investigates construction related complaints; issues correction notices, notices of violation, stop-work orders and other citations, within limits of authority.
• Conducts special inspections and investigations such as housing, zoning and signs.
• Drives on City business as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
• When assigned as Sub-Trade Inspector, performs plan review of mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing plans for conformance with adopted Codes; approves plans and permit applications for permit issuance. Recommends condemnation of buildings found to be unsafe; reviews with supervisor on special problems.
• May review plans for compliance with Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing Codes. Approves trade permits for issuance.

Eight years of recent journey level experience in construction work performed in conformance with Building, Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing Codes, or four years of recent inspection experience for or on behalf of a Building Department.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College level course work in civil engineering, architecture, or related fields may be substituted for building construction experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for trade or construction work.
• Two years college course work in a related field may be substituted for a maximum of one year of building inspection experience.
• All individuals employed in the Building Inspection series classifications are required to complete a minimum of forty-five (45) hours of continuing education for every three year period.

• Valid California Class C driver's license.
• Certification as a Building Inspector, Combination Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, and/or Plumbing Inspector is required.
  
  Certification from International Code Council (ICC) is acceptable. However certification from International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is preferred for plumbing and mechanical certificates.
• Current City employees continuously occupying Building Inspector series classifications since 1994 are exempt from certification requirements.

• Building practices and terminology.
• California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (Building Code, Residential Code, Green Building Code, Standards Code, Energy Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Electrical Code).
• Construction safety laws, ordinances, requirements and practices.
• Glendale Building and Safety Code.
• Plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and their respective codes.
• Safety regulations and construction related sections of the Glendale Municipal Code.

• Identifying differences in specific construction materials.
• Reading and interpreting building plans and specifications.
• Working with personal computers and…