NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Supervising Building Inspector
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company within the City of Sacramento, seeking a Supervising Building Inspector to lead and supervise a team of building inspectors. The role involves overseeing inspections for compliance with building codes and ordinances, managing projects, and coordinating with various stakeholders in the construction process.
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Responsibilities
Provide supervision to Building Inspectors 1, 2, 3, and 4, and lower level staff
Assign work, review completed work, and provide training to inspectors and technicians
Perform inspections of residential and commercial construction (new, remodels, repairs and replacements) within one or more disciplines for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances
Perform inspections on building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and roofing installations on one and two, family residences for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances
Perform inspections on building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, installations on specific types of building permits for multi-family and commercial buildings qualifying for inspection by Light Commercial Inspectors
Assist in the development and administration of contracts for the construction, or plan review of facilities
Conduct rule specific inspections on construction of facilities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications provided in construction contracts
Meet and communicate with architects, engineers and contractors on the development and administration of contracts
Coordinate activities of a number of departments and sections in resolving issues on private construction projects
Facilitate plan review, permitting, and inspections on large and complex private construction projects
Initiate and manage cases on buildings with identified code deficiencies, generate notices, prepare case notes, and provide testimony to the various boards, hearing officers and in court proceedings
Manage contracts to demolish or repair structures with identified deficiencies
Coordinate with neighborhood organizations and the City Attorney's Office in managing cases
Enter information into the Automated Permit System on housing permits and case management information into the CityCode System
Review the more complex submitted building plans and supporting material relevant to the incumbent's discipline to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances and policies
Prepare correction notices defining plan deficiencies
Accept and review applications for building permits, calculates the more complex fees and issues permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances, and policies prior to issuing a building permit
Inspect the most complex installations to support fast track construction, and assist with other inspections, including combination inspections
Work to resolve applicant problems in relation to design and code issues
Confer with, and assist architects, engineers, contractors, builders, homeowners, tenants and the general public in the field and office; explains and interprets requirements and restrictions, keeps records and prepare reports as necessary
Perform basic plan review, routing and project management activities, issue permits, and fee calculations
Identify illegal construction activity and issue violation notices
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification
Qualification
Required
Completion of the 12th grade or GED certificate
Two years of experience performing duties as a Building Inspector with the City of Sacramento in which one year of work included lead or supervision of technical employees
Completion of 21 units of college level courses in building inspection, construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry or mechanical architecture, design, plan permitting, code enforcement or other related areas
Three years of experience performing duties comparable to a Building Inspector with the City of Sacramento in another municipality or county government agency in which one year of work included lead or supervision of technical employees
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment
Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision and training
Knowledge of principles and techniques of project management for building inspectors
Knowledge of principles of interpersonal communication and customer service
Knowledge of methods, practices, and materials used in commercial and residential construction work
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in field inspection
Knowledge of software systems utilized by the inspectors for building maintenance and construction projects
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and practices applied to construction and inspection work
Ability to provide effective supervision, training, and evaluation of subordinate staff
Ability to conduct the more complex inspections
Ability to manage projects for building inspectors
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to understand and work with diagrams, specifications, plans, and similar documents at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers, architects, contractors, tenants, owners, and the general public
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to use computer and various software to collect, analyze, and summarize data; and, maintain and prepare reports
Ability to anticipate issues and seek resolutions through various resources
Ability to access inspection areas within construction sites
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in the Building Inspector categories
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial building inspections
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
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in the Electrical Inspector categories
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial electrical inspections
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization as a Building Inspector
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform both residential and commercial inspections within the specialty
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other approved certifying organization in Combination Dwelling Inspector and completion of an approved testing Program
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform residential combination inspections
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
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform multi-family residential and light commercial inspections
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in combination dwelling inspector and building inspector categories
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in Plans Examiner and building inspector categories
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in plumbing inspector and mechanical inspector categories
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties
Certification by I.C.B.O. or other recognized certifying organization in the electrical inspector category
Recognition by the Chief Building Official of the competency to perform all required duties
Recognition by the Public Works Department, or the Chief Building Official in project management competency
Recognition by the Neighborhoods Department, or the Chief 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
Benefits
Bilingual Pay
Pension Reform Act
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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