Chief Building Inspector

Under general direction, plans, directs, and manages the building inspection activities of the City; prepares building ordinances for adoption by the City Council; inspects residential, commercial, and other types of buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair; enforces safety regulations and applicable building codes; performs related duties as required.

Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Required education and experience:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience inspecting buildings and/or building plan review and enforcing municipal, county, and/or state building codes: with two (2) of the four (4) years performing the most complex inspection including, but not limited to, commercial or multi-story buildings, tracts, apartments and condominiums; OR,
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience performing building inspections for a California municipal agency.

Experience specific to access compliance plan review and inspection is desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of building inspection, building materials, and accepted safety standards; modern methods of building construction; building, plumbing and electrical codes, ordinances and laws; disabled access laws and regulations; supervision practices.

Ability to:

• Read blueprints; inspect construction according to submitted documents and appropriate codes; analyze, interpret and accurately check building plans and specifications; establish and maintain effective public relations; work cooperatively with builders, contractors and other members of the public; understand and follow verbal and written directions; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; prepare reports and records.

Required License:
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties.

Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date. However, it is highly desirable that the incumbent will already possess this certification upon hire:

1. Certification as a Building Official; OR

2. Certification as a Combination Inspector; OR

3. Certification as a Building Plans Examiner AND Combo Dwelling Inspector

Notes: Certificates must be issued by one of the following organizations: the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), the International Code Council/Council of American Building Officials (ICC/CABO), the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA), or the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, construction inspectors, plans examiners and building officials (also professional engineers, licensed land surveyors and licensed architects) employed by the City of Porterville to perform the above duties, must meet certification requirements and continuing education requirements.