Structural Inspector

Structural Inspector I

The City of San Diego invites applicants to the Structural Inspector I position.

Applicants are encouraged to apply to the related recruitment:
Structural Inspector II.

• Perform structural inspection work on new structures, repair and/or renovation work.
• Inspect residential and commercial structures for compliance with City and State building codes and regulations.
• Investigate complaints of code violations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and correction notices.
• Assist in training and perform other duties as assigned.

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• May be required to perform work-related duties in high-rise structures.
• Must have the ability to navigate rough, uneven terrain, climb ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights.

• One year of full-time experience performing carpentry and concrete construction work AND a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Two years of full-time experience as an Inspector or Licensee of a regulating agency performing structural inspections of multi-family residential and commercial structures to require compliance to the International Model Codes.
• One year of full-time experience as an Inspector or Licensee of a regulating agency performing structural inspections of multi-family residential and commercial structures to require compliance to the International Model Codes AND an Associate's Degree or Community College Certificate in Construction Inspection or Building Construction Technology.
• Three years of full-time experience reviewing or designing building plans for conformance to building codes and zoning regulations with a regulating agency, which MUST include having the legal authority to enforce and require compliance to the International Model Codes.
• One year of full-time experience reviewing or designing building plans for conformance to building codes and zoning regulations with a regulating agency, which MUST include having the legal authority to enforce and require compliance with the International Model Codes AND a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Four years of full-time experience performing construction work, which MUST include structural framing and/or structural concrete form work.
• One year of full-time experience performing construction work, which MUST include structural framing and/or structural concrete form work AND completion of a state-accredited four or five-year Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing/Mechanical, or Air Conditioning Apprenticeship Program.
• Two years of full-time experience performing construction work, which MUST include structural framing and/or structural concrete form work AND a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience equals 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.
• Possession of a contractor's license is not qualifying to substitute for a college degree or certificate.
• OCA experience must be documented with written verification; otherwise it will not be considered.

• A valid International Code Council (ICC) Certificate as a Building Inspector will be required within two years from the date of hire.

• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
• You must provide your own vehicle for inspections, mileage reimbursed.

• A valid International Code Council (ICC) Certificate as a Building Inspector.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Government Administration