Building Inspector II

Job Summary

PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment has been extended and will close on Sunday, June 30, 2024. So, please be sure to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Who We Are

The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do

The Community Development Department guides the planning, development, and preservation of the City of Beverly Hills. The department is composed of six divisions (Administration, Community Preservation, Community Filming and Event Permits, Development Services, Planning, and Rent Stabilization) and provides staff support to five commissions (Architectural, Cultural Heritage, Design Review, Planning, and Rent Stabilization). Community Development is responsible for the review and processing of all private development projects to ensure compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Building Code including planning entitlements, zoning and plan review, permits, and inspections. The department preserves the community's character and high quality of life through the code enforcement and historic preservation programs and administration of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.

What We're Looking for

The City of Beverly Hills is looking for a highly qualified Building Inspector II for the Community Development Department. This role will perform technical building inspection duties and guide projects through the development process from concept review to final inspection. This position also inspects residential and commercial buildings at various stages of construction and reviews alteration or repair for compliance to approve plans. This role provides technical support to an assigned supervisor and division staff. Incumbents in this position may receive occasional instructions or assistance, and will eventually be expected to have full knowledge of the division operating procedures and policies.

The ideal employee will have strong knowledge of related inspection codes (building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical), will have experience with commercial, residential, and public way inspections. Knowledge or experience working with ADA accessibility is highly desirable. Candidates for this position should be effective communicators, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, integrity, and self-management skills. Please note that this position requires the use of a personal vehicle as well as City established car insurance policy minimums to be met (City's Administrative Regulation No 3A.4) .

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SELECTION PROCESS:

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process may consist of any of the following components:

• Supplemental Questionnaire

• Oral Examination

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials. Candidates who are successful and placed on the eligibility list for this recruitment, may be used for other departments and/or to fill a position of a lower classification.

Conviction History

As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

Conclusion

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.

Disaster Service Workers

All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Applicant Support

For any Government Jobs account and/or application issues contact Applicant Support at 855-8524-5627.

Major Duties

DEFINITION

To perform technical building inspection duties by providing specialized knowledge; to guide projects through the development process from concept review to final inspection; to inspect residential and commercial buildings at various stages of construction, alteration or repair for compliance to approve plans; and to provide technical support to an assigned supervisor and division staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

BUILDING INSPECTOR I - This is the entry level class in the Building Inspector series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Building Inspector I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

BUILDING INSPECTOR II - This is the journey level class in the Building Inspector series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties and ability to authorize the issuance of trade and minor permits. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Building Inspector in that the latter performs advanced and complex inspection related duties and provides technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

BUILDING INSPECTOR II

Receives general supervision from the Building Inspection Supervisor or Manager; and may receive technical and functional supervision from Senior Building Inspector.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect buildings and structures for compliance with the City's technical codes and related federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to building construction including work in the public right of way in residential zones.

• Conduct combination inspections of residential and commercial buildings and other structures for compliance with building regulations, approved plans and conditions that may be placed on a project.

• Conduct plan reviews, field verifications and inspection of civil engineering plans and specifications for public right-of-way use permits including, but not limited to driveway approaches, sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter repair, easement and/or alley dedications, heaving hauling, utility excavation, and encroachment permits, as well as other infrastructure improvements.

• Review submitted construction drawings for compliance to two or more of the City's technical codes, and applicable federal, state, county, and local regulations pertaining to building construction.

• Help coordinate plan changes and the correction of construction with City Staff.

• Process trade and minor building permits. Examples of minor building permits include afterhours construction permits, MEPs (mechanical-electrical-plumbing), re-roofs, solar, storage batteries, etc.

• Issue correction notices and stop work orders.

• May impose enforcement or investigation fees for working without a permit or working outside of normal working hours.

• Work as a member of numerous multi-function teams composed of staff from the department as well as staff from other departments involved in the development process. Coordinate inspection activities with the work of other divisions, departments and outside agencies.

• Enforce other Municipal Code provisions pertaining to property maintenance, mechanical noise, signs, and other areas as requested or assigned.

• Assist code enforcement officers with the investigation and resolution of code violations.

• Perform plan reviews of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or other minor reviews and assure coordination of all plans submitted.

• Assist contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners with code or inspection related questions or inquiries.

• Make or assist in the making of presentations to homeowners groups, civic groups, schools, City Commissions and the City Council on matters pertaining to the technical codes, zoning and land use codes, permit requirements, construction mitigation measures, and related issues.

• Assist new or existing staff in learning departmental practices and protocols, methods, and procedures.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.

• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications for the Building Inspector I:

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Two years of responsible experience similar to Building Inspector I with the City of Beverly Hills.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in engineering technology, architecture or construction management.

License and Certificate

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license

• Possession of certificate from International Code Council (ICC) in at least two inspection areas (building, plumbing, electrical or mechanical) at the time of appointment or within one year of appointment.

Knowledge of:

• State of California Title 24 Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy and City of Beverly Hills Municipal Codes.

• Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Standards related to construction materials and equipment.

• State and local regulations related to construction permits including but not limited to: asbestos and lead paint removal, air quality, CAL-OSHA safe work practices, licensing of design professionals and contractors, worker's compensation insurance, exterior noise standards, green building standards, and seismic retrofit and fire sprinkler requirements.

Ability to:

• Review and evaluate material tests, special inspection and structural observation reports, and appeals for alternate methods of construction or equivalency of alternatives.

• Make computations and analyses to check construction for conformance to the applicable code and acceptable standards of practice.

• Explain jobs to others, may provide assistance and field training to lower level division staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current construction practices, methods and materials.

• Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment.

• The ability to read and interpret codes and laws in the field of building construction, land use planning and related fields.

• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws relating to building construction, including disabled access, asbestos removal, energy conservation, air quality and contractor licensing.

• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• The ability to work well with people in a variety of situations and conditions, resolve conflicts and effect solutions to both technical and non-technical problems.