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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Building Inspector Combination/Certified I/II/III/Senior – Electrical Specialty

San Jose

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $174K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of San José is seeking a Building Inspector Combination/Certified I/II/III/Senior specializing in Electrical. This role involves conducting inspections of various facilities to ensure compliance with codes and regulations, as well as providing technical assistance and support for development of codes and policies.

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Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements which includes 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 field by gathering factual data to ascertain present use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research; and preparing reports to use as evidence

Provide technical assistance for development of codes and policies

Generate written reports and enforcement orders which includes noting deficiencies in standards and submitting final documentation

Review plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects in complying with regulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables

Provide technical support for agencies and the public which includes inputting data into system for general public access

Meet with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualification

Electrical codesInspection practicesCommercial certificationConstruction experienceTechnical document interpretationCustomer serviceConflict managementDecision makingTeamwork

Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent

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 (2) additional years 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 (2) additional years 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 (2) additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience

Valid California Driver's License

Building Inspector Combination: Obtain and maintain valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty area as soon as possible but no later than twelve (12) months from the employee's start date in the classification

Building Inspector Combination Certified I: Possess and maintain valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty area

Building Inspector Combination Certified II: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in one (1) additional commercial specialty trade

Building Inspector Combination Certified III: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in two (2) additional commercial specialty trades

Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's 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

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 Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office

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

Preferred

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and skill in: Applicable construction laws, rules, codes, and regulations; Inspection practices; Judicial procedures and practices; Public administration principles; Basic building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, construction, and safety principles; Using electrical or mechanical measuring tools; Performing inspections; Reading and interpreting technical documents, plans, ordinances and blueprints; Operating photographic and video equipment to document evidence; Preparing sketches and drawings

Communication Skills - Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form

Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people

Customer Service - Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view; demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner

Decision Making/Problem Solving - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate 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; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information

Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills