County of Santa Clara · 1 day ago
Principal Development Services Inspector
Santa Clara County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe County of Santa Clara is seeking a Principal Development Services Inspector to manage the operations of the Development Services inspection sections. This role involves overseeing inspection activities related to structural, electrical, plumbing, grading, and code enforcement, while providing leadership and direction to inspection staff.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership, direction, organization, and management to professional and technical staff engaged in inspection functions of the Development Services Division
Advises the Development Services Manager on technical and policy matters, and identifies and leads organizational and process improvement initiatives
Interviews, selects, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and disciplines staff
Assists in the development, preparation and implementation of the division budget, including development of justification for budget proposals, and the managing of expenditures and revenues
Advises and collaborates with the Principal Development Services Engineer, utilities, land and water companies, developers and County departments in matters of permitting, inspection and code compliance for multidisciplinary projects
Evaluates and reviews the work of inspectors
Reviews and approves plans for buildings, structures, equipment installations, repairs, replacements and alterations for conformance to the applicable codes and ordinances with regard to specific trade specialty
Provides information to builders and the general public regarding requirements of codes and ordinances
Advises or assists inspectors regarding unusual construction and inspection problems
Resolves complaints or disagreements that may develop between the inspectors and others
Assists in the development, revision and interpretation of the provisions of the codes and ordinances, and in the planning and evaluation of the inspection program
Makes inspection of alleged violations and determines nature and extent of any violations
Provides general assistance to homeowners, builders, etc., regarding required action to correct a violation
Prepares and processes forms and records on the enforcement activities related to code violations, including issuing citations that may require court appearances and coordination with the Court, District Attorney's Office, County Counsel, Sheriff's Office and/or other county agencies
Inspects complex buildings, structures and site developments to see that the construction, alteration or maintenance work being performed complies with the approved plans or specifications and applicable ordinances
Checks to see that the building, structures and site development are being constructed in a safe manner
Provides operational coordination between Building and Land Development sections and the Fire Marshal section of the Development Services Division of the Department of Planning and Development
Issues certificates of final inspection
Manages the reconciliation of property tax revenue accounts
Renders interpretation of codes and performs the more difficult or more specialized inspections
Serves as an assistant to the Building Official
Prepares work summaries, reports and correspondence
Maintains databases, records and performance measures on permitting and compliance activities of the Development Services Division
May supervise and/or operate satellite offices and/or inspection programs for specific geographical areas of the county, as required
Develops and implements training programs for inspectors
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required
Performs related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
In-depth knowledge and working experience in structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, code enforcement, and grading inspections
Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities
Completion of high school
Four (4) years of journey level construction experience
Four (4) years of professional experience as a building inspector working in, or under contract to a public agency, with three (3) years of supervisory experience
Possession of a Certification from a recognized state, national or international association in the inspection trade discipline(s)
Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization
Knowledge of state, local and county building and development codes and ordinances
Knowledge of building materials, means of construction and site development and equipment installation
Knowledge of inspection methods and legal procedures involved in the enforcement of building and site development codes and ordinances
Knowledge of common office computer applications
Knowledge of principles of supervision and training
Ability to understand and interpret codes and ordinances and explain them to others
Ability to read and interpret complex plans and specifications
Ability to supervise, train and direct the work of others
Ability to develop and revise technical codes and ordinances
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with building contractors, trades specialists and the general public
Company
County of Santa Clara
The mission of the County of Santa Clara is to plan for the needs of a dynamic communit
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