Building Inspector CombinationCertified IIIIIISenior
Building Inspector CombinationCertified IIIIIISenior
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$ 110881 - 168473
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The City of San Jos the Capital of Silicon Valley is one of the nations best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live work and do business. Moreover San Jos is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jos have embraced the following values: Integrity Innovation Excellence Collaboration Respect and Celebration. The Citys Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the Citys employees.
Position Duties
The Department ofPublic Worksis recruiting to fill two 2Building InspectorElectrical SpecialtyCombination Certified I/II/III/Seniorpositions within theEngineering Services Division Code Inspection Section.
Salary range(s) for this classification is/are:
Building Inspector Combination: $110881.68 $134862.00
Building Inspector Combination Certified I: $114157.68 $138705.84
Building Inspector Combination Certified II: $117215.28 $142877.28
Building Inspector Combination Certified III: $121910.88 $148512.00
Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: $138225.36 $168473.76
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent 5 ongoing nonpensionable compensation. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates qualifications and experience.
The Building Inspector Combination/CertifiedI/II/III/Seniorposition will belocatedsubject to business need. This position will provide inspection support at a variety of City of San Josfacilities including theAirportRegional 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 whichincludes: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 fieldby:gathering factual data toascertainpresent use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research; and preparing reports to use as evidence.
Provide technicalassistancefor development of codes and policies.
Generate written reports and enforcement orders which includes noting deficiencies in standards andsubmittingfinal documentation.
Review plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects incomplying withregulations prioritizing deficiencies and preparing timetables.
Provide technical support for agencies and the publicwhich includes inputting data into system forgeneral publicaccess.
Meet with architects engineers City officials and building contractors to discuss construction projects.
Performother duties of a similar nature or level.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditionalopportunities that mayutilizethe applicants from this recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience:
Building Inspector Combination: Four 4 years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter electrician plumber air conditioning mechanic or related contractor including one 1 year of lead experience or two 2 years of combination inspection experience for a public agency and two 2 years of construction related experience equivalent to the above.Building Inspector Combination Certified I:Four 4 years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter electrician plumber air conditioning mechanic or related contractor including one 1 year of lead experience or two 2 years of inspection experience for a public agency and two 2 years of construction related experience equivalent to the above.
Building Inspector Combination Certified II:Four 4 years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter electrician plumber air conditioning mechanic or related contractor including one 1 year of lead experience AND one 1 year of inspection experience for a public agency. Two 2additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two 2 years of construction experience.
Building Inspector Combination Certified III:Four 4 years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter electrician plumber air conditioning mechanic or related contractor including one 1 year of lead experience AND two 2 years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two 2additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two 2 years of construction experience.
Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior:Four 4 years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter electrician plumber air conditioning mechanic or related contractor including one 1 year of lead experience AND three 3 years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two 2additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two 2 years of construction experience.
Acceptable Substitution:Closely related college level courses such as classes in construction architecture fire protection and engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required contractor or journey level construction experience on a yearforyear basis up to a maximum of two 2years.
Licensing/CertificationRequirements
Valid California Drivers License.
Building Inspector Combination: Obtain and maintain a valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employees specialty area as soon as possible but no later than twelve 12 months from the employees start date in the classification.
Building Inspector Combination Certified I:Possessand maintain valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employees specialty area.
Building Inspector Combination Certified II:Possessand maintain validcommercialcertifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employees specialty trade and inone1additionalcommercial specialtytrade.
Building Inspector Combination Certified III:Possessand maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employees specialty trade and in two 2additionalcommercial specialtytrades.
Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior:Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employees specialty trade and in three 3 additional commercial specialty trades either through maintaining individual certifications or through maintaining a Commercial Combination Inspector certificate which represents commercial certifications in Building Plumbing Mechanical and Electrical OR in two 2 additional commercial specialty trades and one other certification such as Plan Review or CASP.
Form 700:This position requires a disclosure of outside investments real property interest income and business positions. You must complete and file an Assuming Office Form 700 with the City Clerks Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
Background Investigation Process:Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies asdemonstratedin past and current employment history.Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job ExpertiseDemonstratesknowledge of and skillin:
Applicable construction laws rules codes andregulations;
Inspectionpractices;
Judicial procedures andpractices;
Public administrationprinciples;
Basic buildingprinciples;
Basic plumbingprinciples;
Basic mechanicalprinciples;
Basic electricalprinciples;
Basic constructionprinciples;
Safetyprinciples;
Using electrical or mechanical measuringtools;
Performinginspections;
Reading and interpreting technical documents plans ordinances andblueprints;
Operating photographic and video equipment to documentevidence;
Preparing sketches anddrawings.
Communication SkillsCommunicates and listens effectively and responds ina timely effectivepositiveand respectful manner; written reports and correspondence areaccurate complete current; well organized legible concise neat and in proper grammatical form.
Conflict ManagementUsesappropriate interpersonalstyles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
Customer ServiceApproaches problemsolving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view;demonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently ina timelyaccuraterespectfuland friendly manner.
Decision Making/Problem SolvingIdentifiesand understands issues problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developingappropriate solutions; ability to use good judgment make ethical decisions and work with City policy; approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significance of problem(s); collects information.
FlexibilityMakes effective decisions and achieves desired resultsin the midst ofmajor changes in responsibilities work processestimeframes performance expectations organizational culture or workenvironment.
ReliabilityCompletes quality work assignments ina timelyand efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities andmaintainsconfidentiality asappropriate.
Teamwork& Interpersonal SkillsDemonstratesa positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions theselectionor hiring processes please contactDiana Gonzalez at.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
