Job Description

Posting number: 26-00581

Department: Community Development

Division: Building Inspection

Job classification: Building Inspector I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Development

Summary

Expected Hire Pay Scale:

Level I: $2,272.78 - $2,505.74

Level II: $2,508.73 - $2,765.88

Level III: $2,769.17 - $3,3053.01

The County of Del Norte, Community Development Department, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Building Inspector I/II/III. This position is classified as full-time.

To inspect residential and commercial alteration and building and other construction in the county for compliance to safety and sanitation statutes; to enforce Federal, State, and local building, electrical, and plumbing codes and regulations.

The Building Inspector I is the entry level in the Building Inspector series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents review plans and perform inspections of a more routine nature, learn federal, state, and local building codes and develop techniques of inspection work. This classification is alternatively staffed with Building Inspector II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class including obtaining a minimum of one certificate as a certified residential or commercial inspector from a qualified certification association such as the International Code Council (ICC) within one full year of having plan review and inspection experience with the County.

The Building Inspector II is the journey level class responsible for performing the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents are considered skilled in making inspections, performing plan checks and enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of building and related codes. The work requires independence and discretion in both field inspections and plan checks. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Building Inspector III, in that the latter is responsible more complex inspection assignments and must possess a minimum of one certificate as a certified residential or commercial inspector from a qualified certification association such as the International Code Council (ICC).

The Building Inspector III is the advanced journey level class responsible for performing the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents are considered skilled in making inspections as outlined in the Inspector I and II classifications, performing architectural plan checks and enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of building and related codes. The work requires independence and discretion in administrative support, field inspections and plans examination. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Building Official/Senior Inspector, in that the latter is responsible for supervision and performance of more complex assignments. Incumbents must possess certification as a certified residential and commercial inspector from a qualified certification association such as the International Code Council (ICC).

Examples of duties

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Enforces Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations to ensure safe and sanitary buildings and other related structures within the county.
• Interprets regulations related to building construction, including plumbing, electrical, and sewage requirements.
• Reviews plans of construction and/or alteration of residential, including manufacture home replacement, commercial and industrial structures to determine compliance of plans to uniform building, electrical, plumbing and energy codes required by state and local ordinance and laws.
• Conducts on site inspections of residential, commercial and other related structures during their construction, modification, or repair.
• Issues “stop work orders”, for nonstandard construction.
• Investigates citizen complaints regarding dangerous buildings and other building code violations.
• Acts as an information source to contractors, developers, the general public, and other interested parties regarding questions, clarifications, or problems related to building standards and codes.
• Inspects and approves mobile home installations.
• Completes inspection forms and other record keeping material to document inspection activities.
• Arranges on site inspection forms and other record keeping material to document inspection activities.
• Tests electrical, plumbing, and sewage systems for adequate and proper installations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Level I:

Education: Graduation from high school.

Experience: Experience in building trades or building inspection, or an equivalent.

Level II:

Education: Graduation from high school.

Experience: One (1) year of responsible experience in building trades or building inspection.

Must possess a minimum of one certificate as a certified residential or commercial inspector from a qualified certification association such as the International Code Council (ICC) within one full year of having plan review and inspection experience with the County.

Level III:

Education: Graduation from high school.

Experience: Five (5) years of journey level construction, two (2) years as a Building Inspector II.

Must possess certificates as certified residential and commercial inspectors from a qualified certification association such as the International Code Council (ICC) within one full year of having plan review and inspection experience with the County.

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• Uniform building, plumbing, electrical and insulation codes, local zoning ordinances, and health, and safety codes.
• Construction plans, materials, methods and safety standards.
• Procedures involved in the enforcement of building codes and local ordinances.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret the building codes and local ordinances.
• Read, interpret and analyze building plans and specifications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with builders, contractors, other agencies, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s license.

All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, or wet weather under noisy conditions. Temperature extremes will vary depending on seasonal exposure. There is occasional exposure to vapors, gasses, dust, mist and to allergy causing agents. Equipment that is used on the job presents an exposure to moving and/or vibrating machinery with occasional mechanical and electrical hazard and possible abrasion.

Typical Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here re representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

• Hearing: Adequate to hear under both quiet and noisy conditions with the ability to distinguish from which direction a sound is coming.
• Vision: Adequate near vision for such activities as: reading plans, requests instructions, identifying small objects with visual color discrimination for such activities as determining correct electrical wiring.
• Coordination & Dexterity: Finger dexterity to work accurately with small office equipment; coordination and balance to walk on uneven surfaces. Must be able to bend, stretch and reach such as to inspect structures. Must be able to climb (i.e. ladders, scaffolds, slopes, roofs, trenches) and crawl (in attics or under flooring), and/or kneel for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate a vehicle and office equipment such as a keyboard/typewriter, facsimile machine, copier, etc.