Building Inspector Combination​/Certified I​/II​/III​/Senior - Public Works

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values:
Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

The City offers a variety of benefit options to employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in the Building Inspector Combination/Certified classifications are represented by the bargaining unit, Association of Building, Mechanical and Electrical Inspectors (ABMEI). Explore a comprehensive list of benefits by visiting CSJ’s Human Resources Benefits webpage. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Regular Work hours of 40-hours/week + overtime opportunity
• Annual Paid Holiday Time-off: 15 days
• Accrued annual Paid Time-off: approx. 10 days (first 5 years of service)
• Accrued annual Paid Sick-time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement/Pension
• Employee Assistance Program & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care)
• Commuter Benefit & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long Term Disability (LTD) & Personal Accident Insurance (AD&D)
• Long Term Care (for existing subscribers only)

Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:

Building Inspector Combination: $ - $

Building Inspector Combination Certified I: $ - $

Building Inspector Combination Certified II: $ - $

Building Inspector Combination Certified III: $ - $

Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: $ - $

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill various Building Inspector Combination/Certified I/II/III/Senior positions within the Engineering Services Division, Code Inspection Section.

The Building Inspector Combination/Certified I/II/III/Senior positions will be located subject to business need. These positions will provide inspection support at a variety of City of San José facilities, including the Airport, Regional Wastewater Facility and Central Service Yard.

Key responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct inspections of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements which includes setting up inspection schedules; gathering information and evidence; and, ensuring conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Investigate building, construction, and land use changes in the field by gathering factual data to ascertain present use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research; and preparing reports to use as evidence.
• Provide technical assistance for development of codes and policies.
• Generate written reports and enforcement orders which includes noting deficiencies in standards and submitting final documentation.
• Review plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects in complying with regulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables.
• Provide technical support for agencies and the public which includes inputting data into system for general public access.
• Meet with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects.
• Perform other…