What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector II position at City of Irvine?
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Under the supervision of a Building Inspection Supervisor, the Building Inspector will perform technical inspections related to building code compliance for a variety of residential or non-residential construction projects under moderate-to-minimal supervision. This position typically reports directly to an Inspection Supervisor but may receive direction and/or training from a Lead or Senior Inspector.
The Building Inspector is a flexibly staffed position and may be filled at either the Building Inspector I or Building Inspector II level at the discretion of the department, based upon the expertise of the candidate.
Building Inspector II salary: $67,433.60 - $106,038.40 annually
- Inspect, issue corrections for, and approve grading, landscaping, structures, and building structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with adopted building and municipal codes, and department policies and procedures.
- Review construction permits, plans, and specifications to enforce applicable codes and ordinances with the assistance of senior staff on more complex technical questions.
- Prepare daily activity reports, code enforcement documents, inspection forms, submittal logs, and correction notices.
- Consult with and provide information to contractors, designers, architects, engineers, and/or property owners regarding building and municipal codes, department policies and procedures, and project compliance. Provide technical advice and/or recommendations to achieve project compliance with codes and standards.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable codes, laws, standards, ordinances, and construction practices. May research codes, standards, or construction practices for the Inspection Supervisor or Chief Building Official.
- Find additional information in the Building Inspector I and Building Inspector II job description.
Building Inspector I
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical coursework in construction technology or construction inspection field with some construction inspection experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
- Associate's degree in a construction technology or construction inspection field.
- Two years of construction inspection experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Possession of registration as a Certified Inspector in two or more disciplines is required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
- A highly motivated individual with problem-solving skills.
- Team player mentality with outstanding customer service skills.
- An individual with a good understanding of design and construction practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Your Team
Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States, with a population of more than 100,000, based on FBI statistics on violent crime.
The Community Development Department focuses on planning and implementing standards that maintain the City’s high quality of life. The department consists of three divisions: Planning & Development Services, Housing, and Building & Safety. Planning and Development Services oversees all current and long-range planning programs for the City. The division develops, maintains, and implements the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies and standards. The division is responsible for reviewing and processing all development applications and permits, assisting residents, businesses, and developers on all land use planning and zoning inquiries, and coordinating regional and interagency planning efforts. Housing oversees the Cities Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Affordable Housing, One Irvine Residential Rehabilitation Program, and all Housing grants. Building and Safety’s permit counter, plan check, inspection, code enforcement, and water quality teams ensure that development in the City of Irvine is designed, constructed, used, and maintained by Irvine Municipal Codes, California Building Codes, and Water Quality standards.
The Process
The selection process will include an examination and conducting a background investigation before the appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days before the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require accommodation.
Salary : $67,434 - $106,038
