Building Inspector I/II
City of Modesto
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Job summary
City of Modesto invites applications for Building Inspector I/II to join the Rental Housing Safety Program, ensuring rental properties meet safety and code requirements. You will inspect properties, coordinate with owners and tenants, and help bring residences into compliance in a team-driven environment.
Ideal candidates have journey-level construction experience, a valid California driver’s license, and an ICC certification by end of probation.
Qualifications
- Four years of journey level construction experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems or related field.
- Associate degree or equivalent in Building Inspection Technology or related field; ICC certification required by end of probation.
Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and safety codes.
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, and the public; prepare inspection reports and correction lists.
- Review plans and specifications for code compliance; enforce state and municipal regulations.
- Maintain records and communicate findings clearly; participate in team inspections and follow-up re-inspections.
Skills
Education
Job description
2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)
5% Education Incentive (master's degree)
Join Our Team as a Building Inspector and Help Create Safer Housing! Are you passionate about building safety, code compliance, and improving the quality of housing in our community? The City of Modesto is seeking Building Inspector I/IIs to join our team and play an important role in the City's Rental Housing Safety Program.
As a Building Inspector assigned to the Rental Housing Safety Program, you'll help ensure that rental housing is safe, habitable, and compliant with applicable building and housing regulations. You'll work directly with property owners, property managers, tenants, and members of the public to identify unsafe or substandard conditions and help bring properties into compliance.
- Inspect Rental Properties: Conduct inspections of residential rental properties to identify building, safety, maintenance, and habitability deficiencies and determine compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Make a Tangible Impact: Help protect the health, safety, and welfare of Modesto residents by identifying unsafe housing conditions and working with property owners to correct violations.
- Conduct Follow-Up Inspections: Monitor compliance, perform re-inspections, and verify that required repairs and corrections have been completed.
- Work as Part of a Team: Assist with new construction inspections to ensure new buildings are built safely,
- Serve the Community in the Field: Spend significant time in the field conducting inspections while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and effective communication when working with a diverse range of property owners and residents.
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to improving the safety and quality of Modesto's rental housing. Your knowledge, judgment, and commitment to public service can make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents throughout our community.
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.
Make field inspections of building construction and its components in residential, commercial and industrial applications to assure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of City, State and Federal agencies.
Examine, evaluate and approve the construction of structural framing systems in compliance with Title 24, Title 25 and applicable fire, life, and health and safety requirements.
Examine completed construction and general workmanship prior to occupancy; maintain plan files, progress reports, and properly complete permit inspection records.
Investigate alleged violations of zoning ordinance and related policies.
Perform inspection duties in trade specialties such as plumbing, electrical and mechanical, structural, and finish trade areas.
May perform necessary field work and/or issue permits for residential building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical code compliance and special inspection applications.
Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating, and electrical installations, and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements for compliance with applicable codes and standards of workmanship; check stud, joist, rafter spacing and other structural member factors.
Examine grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire and composition.
Ensure proper and safe installation of routine and complex building systems.
Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments and divisions.
Review plans, schedules and specifications for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Ascertain conformance to Uniform Building Code, Plumbing and Electrical Codes, and pertinent provisions of State and County health and environmental ordinances.
Confer with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public in the field and office; prepare correspondence as required.
Recommend amendments to building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes.
Maintain detailed records and prepare reports.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City of Modesto employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Operations, services, and activities of a building department.
- Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.
- Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, including uniform building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.
- Techniques of reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Read and interpret building plans, specifications, and building codes throughout the course of construction.
- Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
- Learn to advise on standard construction methods and requirements.
- Learn to apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
- Learn to perform and apply journey level inspection skills in a variety of specialty trade areas and to perform competent and efficient work as a combination Building Inspector.
- Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
- Learn to enforce state and municipal codes under the jurisdiction of the department.
- Prepare precise written inspection correction lists and properly complete permit inspection records.
- Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
- Perform medium manual labor, including but not limited to, lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds of weight, climbing, bending, and stooping.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Four years of increasingly responsible journey level construction experience in one of the following building trades: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/HVAC), or a related field.
- Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in building inspection technology or a related field.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
- Possession of a Certified Building Inspector certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) is required by the end of the probationary period.
- Principles and techniques of building inspection work.
- Determine that construction systems conform to City Code requirements.
- Advise on standard construction methods and requirements.
- Apply City codes and policies regarding zoning, environmental matters, and other regulations to field situations.
- Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
- Perform journey level inspection skills in a variety of specialty trade areas and to perform competent and efficient work as a combination Building Inspector.
- Enforce State and Municipal Codes under the jurisdiction of the department.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- A minimum of two years of responsible journey experience as a Combination Building Inspector.
- Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree with major course work in Building Inspection Technology or a related field.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
- Possession of an ICC Certificate as a Certified Building Inspector is required at the time of appointment. In addition, must have certification in one or more of the following building trades: plumbing, electrical, or mechanical.
Mobility: frequent standing for long period of time; frequent bending and squatting; frequent climbing. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. May be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions. Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to loud noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.
Work is often performed in an outdoor construction environment with year-round exposure to varying weather conditions. Work is subject to construction site noise and environment including exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Work is performed at various remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.
Employee benefits are subject to change and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect please see the Memoranda of Understanding.
CalPERS enrollment in either the 2% @ 60 or the 2% @ 62 formula is dependent on eligibility, as per AB 340. Employee pays the full member contribution. Retirement benefit is based on the employees three year final compensation average. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required 1.45% Medicare contribution by both the City and the employee (applies to employees hired after 4-1-86).
12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of holiday credit.
Accrual normally begins at a rate of two weeks per year, with incremental increases to five weeks at 21 years of service. Employees may accumulate up to twice their annual accrual.
Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year. Employees may accumulate up to 2,100 hours.
- $ 2,110.00 Employee + Family
- $ 1,494.00 Employee + 1 Dependent
- $ 748.00 Employee Only
- $ 450.00 Opt Out
Coverage in the amount of $20,000 is provided by the City. Supplemental coverage is available at employee cost.
coverage is provided by the City, at City cost. This benefit pays 66 2/3% of the first $12,000 per month in salary.
With a matching contribution by the employee, the City will contribute 1% of salary, (increasing to 2% after 15 years of service) to a voluntary 457 Plan.
$2,880 initial deposit provided upon completion of a two (2) year vesting period. After initial contribution, the City shall contribute $130 per month.
Available to employees and dependents. Plan provides up to 3 counseling visits per incident, at City expense.
Bachelor's degree pays in the amount of 2.5% of salary and Master's degree pays in the amount of 5% of salary.
Employees who pass a review panel and are needed in this capacity by the department, will receive 3 hours of Bilingual Leave Time per pay period into their Compensatory Time Off (CTO) balance.
is provided for some positions.
is provided for some positions.
2.5% of salary at 10 years of service.
Providing for pre-tax deductions for employee-paid health premium and dependent care costs.
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