NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Combination Building Inspector III
City of Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$122K/yr - $122K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Santa Monica, which is a progressive and inclusive community. The Combination Building Inspector III is responsible for inspecting buildings and structures for compliance with codes and ordinances, providing technical guidance, and ensuring quality assurance during construction.
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Responsibilities
Inspects building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances and state laws
Verifies and approves corrected building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction
Interprets code requirements for members of the public and City employees
Advises on necessary submittal materials, inspection and record requirements
Provides technical guidance to assigned staff on application, record and approval requirements
Reviews architectural, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building construction drawings and reports for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances and state laws and approves corrected drawings for permit issuance
Attends meetings with permit applicants for clarification of review comments and verification of corrections
Monitors construction progress on active permits
Follows established work practices to minimize expiration of permits without final approval
Ensures that quality assurance requirements for special inspection and structural observation are followed during construction and proper records are provided and maintained
Gathers, interprets, and analyzes data for reports, studies, and recommendations
Investigates, resolves and responds to complaints, as assigned
Makes referrals to appropriate departments and/or staff
Coordinates inspection related activities with other City departments and agencies, as necessary
Maintains and organizes all pertinent records and files in hard copy and electronic formats
Issues permits for work
Keeps records in the computer tracking system and prepares correspondence and reports
Participates in the preparation of non-complying cases for prosecution and testifies in court, as necessary
Performs other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Four years of recent, paid construction experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, construction superintendent, licensed general contractor or special building inspector or two years of recent, paid work experience performing standard building inspections
Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering may substitute for the required construction or inspection experience
Possession of a valid Class C driver license
Certification in one of the following Residential or Commercial disciplines: Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Inspector or Special Inspector for Structural Steel, Masonry or Reinforced Concrete from the International Code Council
Possession of a valid Class C driver license
Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building Inspector and possession of one of the following: Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing, or Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Possession of a valid Class C driver license
Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building, Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing and Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Benefits
Sick leave
Holiday and vacation pay
The Public Employees Retirement System
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Credit union
Deferred compensation
Tuition reimbursement
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center
Marine Park Child Development Center
Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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