Job Description

Posting number: 26-BII/1

Department: Development Services Department

Division: Building and Safety

Job classification: Building Inspector I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Code Enforcement

Summary

The City of Pomona Development Services Department is offering an exciting career opportunity for a skilled Building Inspector I to make a meaningful impact in the vibrant Pomona community. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and structural integrity of residential and commercial construction projects at every stage. Responsibilities include inspecting structures, reviewing plans, and preparing essential permit documentation, all of which contribute to the responsible growth and development of the city. A strong understanding of current laws and regulations is essential to ensure code compliance and support a safer, more sustainable built environment. This role also involves providing important information and guidance to the public, serving as a reliable resource for both individuals and businesses.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Building Inspector I position is a detail-oriented and technically skilled professional with a strong foundation in the building trades or construction inspection. They are knowledgeable in interpreting building codes, regulations, and construction documents, and can apply that knowledge confidently while performing inspections on residential and commercial projects. With excellent communication and critical thinking skills, they work effectively with contractors, developers, property owners, and internal departments to ensure safety, code compliance, and quality construction throughout the City. The ideal candidate is adaptable in a fast-paced field and office environment, is comfortable making informed decisions in the field, and maintains a strong commitment to public service and safety. They take pride in supporting responsible development and helping to shape a safer, more sustainable Pomona.

Why Pomona

The City of Pomona offers a rewarding career opportunity for individuals dedicated to ensuring safe and compliant construction throughout the community. Join a team that plays a vital role in safeguarding Pomona’s structures and enhancing the built environment for all who live and work here.

This position has an excellent benefits package that includes a 4/10 work schedule and medical, dental, and vision coverage. The position offers participation in CalPERS, the option to join a deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and medical flex spending account program. In this role, you'll not only grow professionally but also enjoy financial stability and growth.

Examples of duties

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Building Inspector I:

Experience

Three years of journey level experience in the building trades; or one year experience as a building inspector; or completion of a certificate or degree in construction technology or related field from an accredited college.

Education

Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by specialized training in building codes.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or must obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or must obtain, a valid International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certificate within 12 months of employment.

Building Inspector II:

Experience

Two years of experience as a Building Inspector I with the City of Pomona or performing residential, multi-family, industrial and/or commercial inspections for a public agency.

Training:

Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented specialized training in building codes.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or must obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) Combination (Residential and Commercial) Building Inspector Certificate.

Competencies:

To excel in this position, one must possess a set of core competencies. These competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluates information, propositions, and claims to make informed decisions and solve complex problems.
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to change, quickly adapting work methods or learning and implementing new procedures.
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

Qualifications

• Inspect commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; conduct final inspection of completed work; approve to acceptable structures and installations.
• Conduct preliminary examination of plans and specifications of new construction, additions and alterations to residential, commercial and industrial buildings; determine compliance with the provisions of the construction code, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspect existing buildings for change of use or occupancy for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Investigate citizen complaints of faulty and illegal construction, sub-standard structures, hazardous conditions, and abandoned buildings; prepare correction notices and stop-work orders as necessary.
• Issue and approve various structural and non-structural building and occupancy permits including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, grading, landscape, paving, private sewer, irrigation, and drainage.
• Coordinate inspection and plans examining activities with other City departments and divisions; review site and general plans and building specifications for conformance to all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances; process site plan submittal with necessary departments.
• Process and release bonds upon project completion; prepare correspondence for applicants and financial institutions pertaining to bond requirements and fees.
• Respond to public inquiries over the phone and in person; provide pertinent information to contractors, engineers, developers, architects, homeowner, and the general public; explain and interpret building regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings with contractors, developers and other City departments to review information regarding building and safety inspection protocols, requirements and expectations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Maintain files and reports regarding inspection activities and findings; maintain records of final plans and consultant approvals; maintain all data entries on the computer relating to plan check activities.
• Inspect foundation, concrete, steel, masonry and wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating, and electrical installations and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
• Issue notices to comply on violations; maintain records of history of facts for possible legal actions.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

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Supplemental information

Examination Procedure

Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. This recruitment may also establish a list for future vacancies.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.