Combination Building Inspector II

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must provide proof of the required education and certification at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department by the filing date. Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received by the deadline.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible to receive certification pay of 2.5% for each additional job related certification, not required for the position and contingent upon Department Director approval, for a maximum of 7.5%. A wage increase of 4% is effective in July 2024. Click here for a full description of benefits.

Summary of Duties: To inspect routine and complex structural building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, repair and relocation; assist in the review of building plans and specifications for compliance with City and State codes and ordinances.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey level class in the Building Inspector series.  Incumbents of this class are responsible for conducting the more complex inspections and investigations.  This class requires the Combination Building Inspector II to be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class requiring a complete knowledge of department policies and procedures and meet the qualification standards for the class. This class is distinguished from the lower class by performing the more complex and specialized inspections and investigations independently.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the Senior Combination Building Inspector. May exercise technical or functional supervision over other building inspection personnel.

• Makes field inspections of industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of the City, County, State and Federal agencies

• Inspects foundation, concrete work, framing, plastering and a large variety of routine structural building system elements such as checking stud, joist, rafter spacing and other structural member factors; examines grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, concrete work, lath, wire and composition

• May conduct plumbing, electrical or mechanical inspections as needed

• Assures proper and safe installations of routine building systems

• Coordinates inspection activities with other City departments

• Makes field review of plans and specifications; approves inspections or indicates necessary corrective action; prepares reports of inspections or work completed

• Assists in the conduct of code enforcement inspection work as assigned

• Ascertains conformance to California Building Code and pertinent provisions of State and local ordinances and laws

• Assists architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the clarification of codes and ordinances; may issue permit as required

• May assist plan-checking staff on routine engineering and architectural plan review

• Completes and maintains a variety of records, reports, documents, and correspondence related to field inspections

• Investigates complaints and code violations; inspects foundation, concrete work, framing, plastering and a large variety of complex structural building system elements

• Assures proper and safe installations of complex building systems

• Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace

• Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction

• Building related Codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically, the California Building Code

• Principles and techniques of building inspection work

• Proper inspection techniques to examine the quality of work and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices

• A variety of zoning, general land use and related City codes

• Building and related codes including City codes and regulations

Ability to:

• Determine that construction systems conform to City Code requirements

• Read and interpret building plans, specifications, and building codes

• Advise on standard construction methods and requirements

• Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately

• Maintain cooperative working relations with builders, contractors, and the general public

• Apply City codes and policies regarding zoning and other regulations to field situations

• Work independently without supervision

• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Two years of experience as a Building Inspector, including experience conducting inspections for a public agency.

Licenses and Certifications: A valid California Driver's License. Certification as a Building Inspector by the International Code Council or equivalent. Certificate must be kept current during the course of employment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials and distinguish colors; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, climb ladders, and to walk on uneven surfaces; physical strength to lift a ladder up to 50 lbs.; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.

A combination of outdoor work inspecting construction sites, and a business office environment.  In the office, subject to sitting at a desk completing reports, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal.  On the construction job site, walking and standing for long periods of time, work in all types of weather environments, carry and climb ladders, occasionally crawl beneath projects to perform inspections.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

For questions, please contact Patricia Peñaloza, Human Resources Manager, at (831) 758-7416 or patricia.penaloza@ci.salinas.ca.us