Building Inspector I​/II

Overview

The full salary range for this position is as follows:
Building Inspector I - $38.32 to $42.26 / Inspector II - $42.26 to $52.93. Expected hiring range is as follows:
Building Inspector I $38.32-$34.12/ Building Inspector II - $42.26 to $46.60.

The Inspector performs responsible journey level paraprofessional, technical, and administrative work in their respective assigned area of responsibility including, but not limited to, building safety; inspect residential, rental and commercial structural building systems at various stages of construction, alteration and repair to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and regulations.

Inspector I:
This entry level class of the series is distinguished from level II by routine and repetitive duties performed according to established procedures. Incumbents are closely supervised in their initial assignments. As they gain experience, incumbents will work more independently in routine work.

Inspector II:
Working under general supervision, the position is the journey level in the series. Employees at this level require specific experience and less supervision and review to complete assignments. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level, or if filled from the outside, require prior related experience.

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review plans and specifications of assigned projects; and attend pre-construction conferences, as assigned.
• Observe work during progress and upon completion; and ensure that safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor, inspect, and approve completion of work done under encroachment permits; and ensure that all specified conditions are met.
• Prepare appropriate documentation, paperwork, records, and reports.
• Coordinate design alterations between City staff and the developer.
• Assure proper and safe installations of routine and complex building systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Make field inspections of buildings and structures during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications and applicable building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical fire and other codes and regulations of the City, county, state and federal agencies.
• Inspect existing residential rental units (single and multi-family) for compliance with minimum standards of the Uniform Housing Code.
• Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building system elements.
• Examine grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire and composition.
• Inspect mechanical, solar, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Inspect swimming pool and structural and electrical installations, including setbacks and bonding requirements.
• Assure proper installation of exit ways, guardrails and other safety factors.
• Conduct a plan review of specifications and engineering data.
• Identify and describe work to be covered by permits.
• Ascertain or ensure conformance to Uniform Building Code and pertinent provisions of state and county health and environmental ordinances.
• Issue permits for work to be performed when assigned.
• Interpret building codes and work with builders, property owners, and craftsmen in making changes necessary to conform to codes.
• Inspect various structural building systems at various stages of construction alteration and repair to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, ordinances, and laws.
• Supervise, train, motivate, direct, review, and evaluate the work of staff involved in building inspection and permitting.
• Supervise, train, motivate, direct, review, and evaluate the work of staff involved in the rental registration program.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staff,…