Building Inspector I Job at Yolo County, CA
Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Building Inspector I at the Department of Community Services.
The Position
This position requires a standard Monday-Friday work schedule and shift. The ideal candidate for this position should be highly motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Incumbents should be proficient in detailed report writing.
Under general supervision, receives on-the-job training in the techniques of inspecting buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair; learns enforcement of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes and planning and zoning regulations.
This is the entry-level trainee class in the Building Inspection series. Incumbents learn to apply specific code and technical construction knowledge to combine inspection tasks in the following areas: building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, housing, safety, HVAC systems, refrigeration, grading, mobile home parks, and related areas. Training emphasis is also placed on the ability to develop effective public relations with builders, contractors, and the public in conducting daily work assignments.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, a completed Supplemental Questionnaire, and verification of a Residential Combination Inspector Certification (if substituting for one year of the required experience) by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
Essential Functions
The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification; however, other duties may also be required.
Learns to review plans and specifications for compliance to relevant codes, ordinances and regulations;- Assists in making regular, periodic field inspections of soil conditions, building construction, plumbing, sanitary, mechanical, and electrical installations in residential commercial, industrial, or public buildings and in recreational parks to ensure compliance with all state and county codes, ordinances, and regulations;
- Learns to check quality of materials and methods of construction;
- Learns to check for compliance with safety regulations;
- Learns to give field approval to proposed plan changes where code compliance is involved;
- Trained to conduct final inspection of completed projects to give final approval to acceptable buildings and installations;
- Trained to advise builders of non-compliance and make specific recommendations for improvements to meet standards;
- Learns to issue correction or stop-work notices in cases of non-compliance;
- Learns to give information and advice on construction methods and new code regulations or changes;
- Keep records, write reports; and
- Learns to enforce planning and zoning regulations; and performs other related duties as required.
- Marginal Functions
- Advises owners of non-compliance by builders; and
- Collects fees and issues permits for approved building projects.
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Some college coursework and/or specialized training in building technology, architecture, engineering, or a related field is desirable.
Experience: Three (3) years of building inspection or journey-level experience in any of the trades or professions directly associated with the structural aspects of building construction: carpentry, structural, electrical or plumbing.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license. Possession and maintenance of certification from the International Code Council (I.C.C. or I.C.B.O.) as a Residential Combination Inspector may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Certification as a I.C.C. or I.C.B.O. Commercial Building Inspector is required within one (1) year from the date of employment.
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of a Residential Combination Inspector Certification (if substituting for one year of the required experience). Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of a Residential Combination Inspector Certification (if substituting for one year of the required experience). Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
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Screen for Minimum Qualifications -
Screen for Best Qualified
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Department Selection Interview
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Background Investigation (including DOJ Livescan)
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Drug & Alcohol Screening
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Anticipated Start Date: June/July 2023
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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Salary
$65,145.60 - $79,185.60 Annually
Location
Woodland, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2023-00145
Department
Community Services
Division
Community Development
Opening Date
05/05/2023
Closing Date
5/19/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website
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