Building Inspector IV

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.

• Merit Increases New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1040 hours (approximately 6 months) provided performance meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
• Educational Incentive An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associates degree 3.5% for completion of a bachelors degree OR 5% for completion of a graduates degree.
• Bilingual Incentive Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual Incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
• Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule We support work life balance by offering compressed work (e.g. 9/80 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for most positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
• Sick Leave Fulltime regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 biweekly pay periods.
• Vacation Accrual New regular fulltime employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase atand 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Annual Leave Redemption After 14560 hours of continuous County service (equivalent to seven (7) years) an employee may elect to cash in or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Deferred Compensation Eligible to participate in the Countys 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans Full time regular employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical dental and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans: Tier one for employee only is $509 per pay period tier two for employee plus one is $779 per pay period and tier three for employee plus family is $983 per pay period.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pretax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan Participation in the Countys defined benefit plan.
• Holidays12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional BenefitsTuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Wellness Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs difficult and/or complex inspections but not limited to large or complex commercial and industrial projects as well as County projects.
• Supervises daily subordinate activities inspection request data entry daily inspector route assignments discussing field issues etc.
• Confers with the general public contractors and design professionals on general inspection questions code issues plans and backup documents construction applications and permitting issues.
• Assists counter staff interpreting applicable building codes ordinances and state laws for customers in the permit process.
• Perform miscellaneous computer duties with the use of Accela Automation Microsoft Word Excel and Power Point Internet Explorer and Outlook (county email system).
• Trains inspection staff to include new inspector orientation field training and ongoing inspector training in regard to code issues and construction techniques.
• Perform simple to moderate complex nonengineered plan reviews that include building plumbing electrical and/or mechanical elements. Perform occasional over the counter plan reviews.
• Interacts with other agencies and/or divisions to assure general compliance with the requirement set by the agency or division.
• Consults and advice supervisor on customer issues and interactions code issues and interpretation staff issues ongoing and any new issues as they relate to inspections etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
Progressively responsible work experience education and /or training in building
construction and/or inspection which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge
and abilities.

The required knowledge and abilities can be obtained by at least five (5) years of
experience as an inspector or journeyman in the major construction trades one year of
which has been with a governmental agency. Demonstrated supervisory ability is preferred.

Substitution: Satisfactory completion of directly related college coursework may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience excluding the required government experience on a yearforyear basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.
• Must possess International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Combination Building Inspector PLUS ONEadditional certificate as: Plumbing Inspector (ICC); Mechanical Inspector (ICC); Electrical Inspector (ICC); Plans Examiner (ICC); Construction Inspector from Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPOD). Other jobrelated certifications may be accepted subject to approval of Building Official.
• Continuing EducationEmployee will be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education for every threeyear period per Health & Safety Code 18949.29 et seq.
• Must be willing and able to work at both Ventura and Newbury Park offices.

• Recent experience inspecting construction projects and application of 2022 California codes and ordinances.
• Extensive experience in both residential and nonresidential construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel Power Point etc.)
• California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and Safety Assessment Program Certification.
• Working experience in a supervisory role pertaining to inspection services.
• Specific declared disaster work experience in an inspector role.

• A wide variety of building construction methods and materials building codes and ordinances.

• Read and interpret construction plans and documents.
• Communicate and give instructions orally and in writing.
• Read understand and apply codes and ordinances.
• Independently plan and organize daily work activities.
• Detect incorrect and unsafe installations and equipment hazards in building electrical mechanical and plumbing systems in building construction.
• Evaluate damaged residential and commercial buildings for continued use and occupancy.
• Perform simple structural engineering calculations.
• Administer and enforce building codes and other applicable requirements objectively and equitably.
• Deal effectively and professionally with the public subordinates and all levels of staff.
• Maintain complete and thorough records in a timely manner.
• Effectively and efficiently schedule supervise and train subordinatelevel staff.
• Effectively use and interact with common computerrelated software systems for creating documents spreadsheets entering data and communicate via email.

• supervise staff and branch office operations.

FINAL FILING DATE:Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than5:00 p.m. on Monday June 9 2025.

To apply online please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call (805)for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue L1970 Ventura CA 93009.

NOTE:If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please clickhere for additional information.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE qualifying:All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge skills and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence.

ORAL EXAMINATION 100%:
A jobrelated Oral Examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates knowledge skills and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants an oral exam will not be conducted. Instead a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary Extra Help Intermittent and FixedTerm) vacancies for this position and similar positions within the Resource Management Agency.There is currently one regular vacancy within the Building and Safety Division.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:A thorough preemployment post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment please contact Daisy Silva by email at or by telephone at (805).