Building Inspector IV

DEFINITION
To perform rule specific inspection activities in the review of plans and inspections of new building projects alterations and repairs to enforce a variety of codes ordinances and established standards to achieve compliance and to perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Depending on qualifications incumbents may be assigned to any four or any combination of inspection discipline areas as:

Building Specialty Inspection
Plumbing/Mechanical Specialty Inspection
Electrical Specialty Inspection
Roofing Combination Inspection
Residential Combination Inspection
Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection
Residential Combination & Structural Plan Review
Non-Structural Building Plan Review
Plumbing/Mechanical Plan Review
Electrical Plan Review
Project Management
Enforcement Case Management

Building Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods practices materials codes ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to building construction.

Plumbing/Mechanical Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods practices materials codes ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to plumbing and mechanical construction.

Electrical Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods practices materials codes ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to electrical construction.

Roofing Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on roofing installations on one and two family residences multi-family and commercial buildings including building plumbing mechanical and electrical inspections incidental to the roofing work.

Residential Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on building plumbing mechanical electrical and roofing installations on one two and three family residences for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances.

Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on building plumbing mechanical electrical and roofing installations on specific types of building permits for multi-family and commercial buildings qualifying for inspection by Light Commercial Inspectors.

Residential Combination & Structural Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for one two and three family dwellings and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes ordinances and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies. Inspects all work including the most complex installations to support fast track construction and assists with other inspections including combination inspections.

Non-Structural Building Plan Review assignments concern the review of the more complex building plans and supporting materials for commercial and multi-family buildings and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes ordinances and policies responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work including the most complex installations to support fast track construction and assists with other inspections disciplines as they relate to non-structural building plan review and construction.

Plumbing/Mechanical Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for plumbing and mechanical installations and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes ordinances and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work including the most complex installations to support fast track construction and assists with other inspection disciplines as they relate to plumbing and mechanical plan review and installations.

Electrical Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for electrical installations and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes ordinances and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work including the most complex installations to support fast track construction and assists with other inspection disciplines as they relate to electrical plan review and installations.

Project Management assignments concern the development and administration of contracts for the construction or plan review of facilities and the inspection of construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and the management and coordination of City or private venture projects. Projects are managed and coordinated from conception through addition Project Management assignments assist the project team by coordinating and expediting project approval plan review permit issuance and inspections functions with various departments and agencies.

Enforcement Case Management assignments concern complaint investigations for determination of code deficiencies not necessarily related to active construction; management of contracts to demolish or repair structures with identified deficiencies and coordination with various organizations and agencies in managing cases.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Inspector class levels are distinguished by the number of inspection disciplines an inspector is recognized to be qualified in based on certification demonstrable abilities and available job assignments

The Building InspectorIV is distinguished from Building Inspector I II andIII by the former performing complex duties within four inspection disciplines as illustrated and the less difficult or complex work in other disciplines as required. The Building InspectorIV class is distinguished from the Supervising Building Inspector by the latter having supervision responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED
Direct and lead supervision may be provided by higher level personnel.

Depending on assignment duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Identify and enforce a variety of codes ordinances and standards violations for conformance with plans and specifications.
- Inspect work product and materials in building construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications and inspect potentially substandard or dangerous buildings.
- Work with diagrams specifications plans and similar documents.
- Read and interpret building construction and engineering plan specifications and codes.
- Prepare and maintain reports.
- Confer with and assist architects engineers contractors builders homeowners tenants and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions keep records and prepare reports as necessary.
- Enter information into the Automated Permit System and the computer for word processing calendaring and electronic mail.
- Perform basic plan review routing and project management activities issue permits and fee calculations.
- Identify illegal construction activity and issues violation notices.
- May perform case or project management activities. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
- Methods practices and materials used in construction work relating to a particular inspection discipline.
- Proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials.
- Data entry and information retrieval from various computer systems necessary for duties.
- Safety rules regulations and practices applied to construction areas and office spaces.
- Codes ordinances and policies applicable to a particular inspection discipline(s).

Ability to:
- Read and write the English language at a level of proficiency necessary for effective job performance.
- Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials
- Recognize correct installations of building systems detect defects and faults in construction work product and materials.
- Detect deviations from plans regulations and read and interpret building construction and engineering plans specifications and codes.
- Understand diagrams specifications plans and similar documents at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff engineers architects contractors tenants owners and the general public.
- Operate a motor vehicle.
- Operate a personal computer and other electronic equipment including field entry devices and cellular phone.
- Lift carry push tools equipment supplies and plans weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work within confined spaces climb ladders work around power and noise producing equipment work in confined spaces requiring reaching twisting turning kneeling bending stooping squatting and crouching.
- Work in all weather conditions including wet hot cold and windy.
- Access construction areas within construction sites.
- Work on uneven work surfaces trenches slopes roof structures framing and other conditions found in a construction environment.
- Serve on-call work after hours weekends and holidays during emergency situations and as required.
- Anticipate issues and seek resolution through various resources.
- Provide service to all customers with a professional and sincere attitude; be customer service oriented.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required skills is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and skills for this classification would be:

Education:
Completion of the 12th grade or GED certificate.

Experience:
Two (2) years experience performing duties as a Building Inspector with the City of Sacramento

- OR -

Three (3) years experience performing duties comparable to a Building Inspector with the City of Sacramento in another municipality or county government agency.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATIONSPECIFICATION
To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Building Inspector I please clickhere.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case by case basis. Incumbents must possess certification from an approved certifying organization in their specific work discipline(s) and obtain recognition of competency within one year of appointment. Maintenance of required certifications is a condition for continued employment in this classification.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION
Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

In addition incumbents in each inspection discipline must have the following knowledge abilities and experience and/or certification as outlined per discipline. Once appointed inspectors may qualify and perform work in other disciplines.

Building Specialty Inspection

Knowledge of:
- Methods practices codes ordinances policies and materials used in construction work as it relates to the Building Inspection Discipline and applies to both residential and commercial construction.

Ability to:
- Inspect all work including the more complex or difficult installations within the specialty.

Experience and Certification:
- Three years of experience as a journey-level craft person in Building (structural) or a closely related discipline and a working knowledge of building construction.
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in the Building Inspector category and recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial building inspections.

Plumbing/Mechanical Specialty Inspection

Knowledge of:
- Methods practices codes ordinances policies and materials used in construction work as they relate to the Plumbing/Mechanical inspection discipline and to both residential and commercial construction.

Ability to:
- Inspect all work including the more complex or difficult installations within the specialty.

Experience and Certification:
- Three years of experience as a journey-level crafts person in the Plumbing or Mechanical trade or a closely related discipline and working knowledge of plumbing or mechanical construction.
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in both Plumbing and Mechanical inspection categories.
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial inspections within both plumbing and mechanical specialties.

Electrical Specialty Inspection

Knowledge of:
- Methods practices codes ordinances policies and materials used in construction work as it relates to the Electrical Inspection Discipline and applies to both residential and commercial construction.

Ability to:
- Inspect all work including the more complex or difficult installations within the specialty.

Experience and Certification:
- Three years of experience as a journey-level crafts person in the Electrical Discipline or a closely related specialty and working knowledge of electrical construction.
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in the Electrical Inspector category and recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial electrical inspections.

Roofing Combination Inspection

Knowledge of:
- Methods practices and materials used in roofing as applied to both residential and commercial construction.
- Codes ordinances and policies that are applied to roofing and all other disciplines that are incidental to roofing work.

Ability to:
- Recognize correct installation of roofing systems;
- Inspect all work including the more complex and difficult roofing systems.

Experience and Certification:
- Three years of experience as a journey-level crafts person in the roofing discipline or a closely related discipline and working knowledge of roofing construction including all incidental disciplines associated with roofs.
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization as a Building Inspector.
- Completion of an approved testing or training program in combination roofing inspection
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial inspections within the specialty.

Residential Combination Inspection

Knowledge of:
- Methods practices codes ordinances policies and materials used in construction work applied to one two and three family residential construction.

Ability to:
- Recognize correct installation of building plumbing and mechanical electrical and roofing systems.

Experience and Certification:
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other certifying organization in Combination Dwelling Inspector and completion of an approved testing Program.
- One year as a Building Inspector for another municipal or county government agency performing residential combination inspections.
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform residential combination inspections.

-OR-

- Completion of a formalized City training Program in residential combination inspections. Renewal of city certification required every three years.
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform residential combination inspections.


Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection

Knowledge of:
- Methods practices codes ordinances policies and materials used in construction work applied to multi-family and commercial buildings qualifying for inspection by Light Commercial Inspectors.

Ability to:
- Recognize correct installation of building plumbing and mechanical electrical and roofing systems as applied to multi-family and commercial buildings qualifying for inspection by Light Commercial Inspectors.

Certification:
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in Commercial Combination Inspections or Building Inspector Mechanical Inspector Plumbing Inspector and Electrical Inspector.
- Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in Commercial Combination Inspections.
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform multi-family residential and light commercial inspections.

Residential Combination and Structural Plan Review

Knowledge of:
- Standard construction drawings plans specifications methods and materials applied to one two and three family residential structures.
- Codes ordinances and policies that apply to Plumbing/Mechanical electrical and structural.
- Methods and formulas for calculating various development fees.
- Automated systems for tracking permits calculating fees and recording corrections issuing permits accepting plans and performing technical plan review tasks.
- State and City requirements to obtaining building permits.

Ability to:
- Read and interpret all levels of building construction and engineering plans and specifications to determine code compliance related to one two and three family residential construction.
- Calculate processing and impact fees.
- Advise and assist customers on building permit requirements and issue building permits using the Citys automated permit system.
- Use various computer software programs to research properties and buildings enter permit and plan check information calculate fees and perform calculations.

Certification:
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in combination dwelling inspector and building inspector categories
- Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in residential combination and structural plan review.
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties.

Non-Structural Building Plan Review

Knowledge of:
- Standard commercial drawings plans specifications methods and materials as applied to multi-family and commercial structures.
- Codes ordinances and policies that apply to non-structural egress and life safety.
- Methods and formulas for calculating various development fees.
- Automated systems for tracking permits calculating fees recording corrections issuing permits accepting plans and performing technical plan review tasks.
- State and City requirements relating to obtaining permits.

Ability to:
- Read and interpret all levels of building construction plans and specifications to determine code compliance related to multi-family and commercial structures.
- Calculate processing and impact fees.
- Advise customers of building permit requirements and issue building permits using the Citys automated permit system.
- Use various computer software programs to research properties and buildings enter permit and plan check information calculate fees and perform calculations.

Certification:
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in Plans Examiner and building inspector categories
- Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in non-structural building plan review.
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties.

Plumbing/Mechanical Plan Review

Knowledge of:
- Standard commercial drawings plans specifications methods and materials as applied to multi-family and commercial structures.
- Codes ordinances and policies that apply to Plumbing/Mechanical installations.
- Methods and formulas for calculating various development fees.
- Automated systems for tracking permits calculating fees recording corrections issuing permits accepting plans and performing technical plan review tasks.
- State and City requirements relating to obtaining permits

Ability to:
- Read and interpret all levels of building construction plans and engineering plans and specifications to determine code compliance related to multi-family and commercial structures.
- Calculate processing and impact fees.
- Advise customers of building permit requirements and issue building permits using the Citys automated permit system.
- Use various computer software programs to research properties and buildings enter permit and plan check information calculate fees and perform calculations.

Certification:
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in plumbing inspector and mechanical inspector categories.
- Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in plumbing/mechanical review.
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties.

Electrical Plan Review

Knowledge of:
- Standard commercial drawings plans specifications methods and materials as applied to multi-family and commercial structures.
- Codes ordinances and policies that apply to electrical installations.
- Methods and formulas for calculating various development fees.
- Automated systems for tracking permits calculating fees recording corrections issuing permits accepting plans and performing technical plan review tasks.
- State and City requirements relating to obtaining permits

Ability to:
- Read and interpret all levels of building construction plans and engineering plans and specifications to determine code compliance related to multi-family and commercial structures.
- Calculate processing and impact fees.
- Advise customers of building permit requirements and issue building permits using the Citys automated permit system.
- Use various computer software programs to research properties and buildings enter permit and plan check information calculate fees and perform calculations.

Certification:
- Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in the electrical inspector category.
- Completion of an approved testing or formalized training program in electrical plan review.
- Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties.

Project Management Discipline (Public or Private Buildings)

Knowledge of:
- Contract management as it relates to construction and plan review contracts.
- Software used for contract management purposes.
- Non-code related materials and methods used in construction projects.
- Permitting processes and systems utilized on complex construction projects.

Ability to:
- Read and understand construction contract provisions to effectively monitor contractor compliance.
- Recognize correct installation of building plumbing and mechanical electrical and roofing systems as applied to City construction projects for both code and non-code related installations.
- Manage the more complex or difficult construction projects.
- Work with applicants and staff from various areas to manage projects and resolve issues in relation to large and complex building projects.
- Assist customers identify problems and seek resolution.

Certification:
Recognition by the Public Works Department or the Chief Building Official in project management competency.


Enforcement Case Management

Knowledge of:
- Search seizure and other citation practices authorized under state and federal law.
- Contract management principles as applied to demolition and repair contractors.
- Provisions of the City and state codes relating to Housing and Dangerous Building activities.

Ability to:
- Obtain and maintain citation authority.
- Enforce regulations with firmness and tact.
- Perform data entry into the City Code System and use the computer to enter case notes notices and other documents and reports.
- Investigate complaints and inspect structures to determine if a Housing or Dangerous Building case needs to be initiated.
- Work effectively with owners and contractors to identify deficiencies issue building permits for corrective work or demolitions and inspect work in progress.
- Testify before City boards and in a court of law in relation to cases as required.
- Work effectively with Police Officers and Code Enforcement Officers in enforcement of POP cases.
- Manage the more difficult or complex investigations or enforcement actions.

Certification:
- Recognition by the Neighborhoods Department or the Building Official in Case Management.
- PC 832 Certification AACA Housing Enforcement Officer certification.
- Instruction in one or more of the following training programs: Regulatory Investigation Techniques Community Oriented Policing or Pepper Spray.

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