Building Inspector, SeniorSalary : $7,184.00 - $8,733.00 MonthlyClosing Date : 10 / 31 / 2024 5 : 00 PM PacificPosition InformationThe City of Turlock is accepting applications for the Building Inspector, Senior position.
To act as Chief Structural, Electrical, or Plumbing Inspector of industrial and commercial structures at various stages of construction, alteration and repair;
to inspect single and multiple family dwellings; to oversee plan checking and permit issuance activities; to provide lead supervision to other inspectors and office clerical staff and to enforce a variety of building codes, ordinances and regulations.
This classification is assigned to the miscellaneous bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, evening and weekend assignments.
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees are required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level and specialized class in the Building Inspector series.
The incumbent in this class performs the most complex structural building inspection work requiring the use of considerable independent judgment and initiative, as well as leads, assigns, and evaluates the work of other Building Inspectors and Division staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direction is provided by the Chief Building Official or designee. May lead other Senior Building Inspectors as assigned.
The Senior Building Inspector may supervise and train Building Division personnel.Essential FunctionsEXAMPLES OF DUTIES : Duties may include, but are not limited to the following : Make field inspections of complex commercial, industrial, single and multiple family buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of the city, state and federal agencies.
Perform complex inspection duties in one of several trade specialties such as plumbing, electrical and mechanical, structural and finish trade areas.
Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating or electrical installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
Perform engineering calculations in checking complex residential and commercial plans for structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or energy requirements.
Direct and monitor plan checking activities performed internally and externally by outside plan check consultants including coordinating all communication between consultant and designer and / or builder.
Check stud, joist, rafter spacing and other structural member factors and examine grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire and composition.
Research and monitor trends in quality of building materials related to construction systems including alternative techniques or materials testing from independent labs.
Coordinate plan check, permit review and inspection activities with other City departments and public agencies.Prioritize, assign and monitor daily workload of subordinate staff members involving all aspects of municipal building and safety inspection.
Provide training, mentoring and leadership to subordinate building inspection staff and office clerical staff.Conduct and / or direct the comprehensive investigation and enforcement of alleged violations of building and construction laws including coordinating with the City Attorney and other departments as appropriate.
Ascertain conformance to California Building, Plumbing & Mechanical Codes, the California Electric Code, the Code of Building Conservation, the Historic Building Codes, and pertinent provisions of other State, County and City ordinances and codes relevant to the job needs.
Confer and correspond with the general public, owner-builders, architects, contractors, builders, engineers and other city staff members in the field and office on permits, plans, building requirements or inspections.
Work with staff, other departments and agencies and the public in explaining, interpreting and enforcing requirements or inspections.
Monitor department plan check and inspection fee revenues and department expenditures in relationship with annual budget revenue estimates and authorized appropriations.
Coordinate with the Building Official and other lead personnel in the preparation of the budget, administrative policies and directives, and personnel actions relating to division and department activities.
Maintain and monitor building activity and trends and prepare as necessary or appropriate reports for staff, department managers, and policy makers.
May represent the Department in the Chief Building Official's absence for day-to-day activities and before civic groups and public meetings.
Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of : California Building, Mechanical, Fire, Plumbing, Electrical and related City codes.
Titles 19, 24 and 25 of the California Administrative Code.Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction including materials applications.
Principles of management, team leadership, effective communication, and customer service.Principles and techniques of municipal building inspection and safety enforcement work.
Mathematics necessary for engineering calculations.Blueprints, technical code interpretation and plan reading.Ability to : Perform complex inspections in a variety of specialty trade areas in a fully competent and efficient manner.
Apply technical knowledge of construction codes and use proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
Act as a team leader and mentor to effectively direct division staff capabilities in performing a range of entry and journey level inspection work and office clerical work necessary to accomplish city goals.
Work independently without direct supervision on a wide range of projects and assignments related to the building and safety responsibilities.
Enforce a variety of City codes to determine sufficiency with thoroughness, tact, diplomacy seeking constructive solutions.
Read and interpret building plans and specifications for the full range of structures and intended uses with the ability to apply necessary judgement to achieve compliance with relevant health and life safety building codes.
Advise others on standard construction methods and requirements.Train and evaluate the performance of division staff and other team members in a wide range of activities and assignments related to division objectives.
Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.Maintain cooperative working relationships and resolve problems with staff, other City departments, builders, contractors and the general public.
Experience and EducationExperience : Five years of increasingly responsible journey level experience in inspection of commercial, industrial and residential construction, of which at least three years should be Building Inspector II with the City of Turlock or similar jurisdiction.
ORThree years similar to a Building Inspector II, of which at least two years much be in a lead capacity. Education : High school, GED or equivalent.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (1) Possession of the four (4) International Code Council Inspection Certifications issued by the International Code Conference.
2) Possession of an appropriate, valid, California Driver's License at the time of appointment and must be maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
- DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Equivalent to completion of an Associate Degree in a related field.Supervision Training. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Maintain the following physical abilities : see well enough to read, write, make observations, view computer screen, read gauges and other instrumentation as well as operate a motor vehicle;
- hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone, and in person; use hands and fingers well enough to use computer keyboard, write, file and answer telephones;
- bodily mobility to walk on uneven surfaces or sloped surfaces such as construction sites and roofs, bend, stand, climb on scaffolding and ladders, and be able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperatures while performing inspections or other duties;
Selection Process : 1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation : Possession of the four (4) International Code Council Inspection Certifications issued by the International Code Conference.
2. You may submit your required verification using the following options : Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) orFax a copy to (209) 668-5529 orEmail a copy to jvue@turlock.
ca.us orHand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.
Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or the required documentation is not attached.3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications.
In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.
4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is based on a pass / fail basis.
In the event that a large number of candidates pass the written examination, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next test phase of the testing process, an oral examination.
The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 25, 2024. 5. Candidates who participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list.
Ranking on the eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam. 6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
7. Top candidates from the eligibility list will be referred to the Development Services Director for final appointment consideration.
8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following : reference review, medical examination which includes a drug / alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide : (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service.
To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment.
This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled.
Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job.
The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process.
Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG / ALCOHOL SCREENINGThe incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug / alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICYThe City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers.
Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide. BENEFITSHolidays : Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation : Paid vacation that increases with years of service.Sick Leave : Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Retirement : Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.
7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation : The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care : Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account.
Health : The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Continuous Service Pay : Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.
5% of base salary. Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.Additional Benefits : Associate / Bachelor / Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)* Educational Reimbursement Program*Computer Loan Program Upon completion of probation.
PLEASE NOTE : Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
WHERE TO APPLYCity of TurlockHuman Relations Department156 S. Broadway, Suite 235Turlock, CA 95380-5454(209) 668-5150orApply Online Now All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5 p.
m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer.
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