COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE I-II

Sacbar; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is seeking a Building Inspector under supervision to inspect single and multi-family and minor commercial buildings for code compliance. You will review plans, initiate code-compliant changes, issue citations, and assist residents and businesses in correcting violations.

You may enter data, prepare evidence for proceedings, and explain ordinances to the public. Responsibilities include using INFOR/Hansen Land Management System, coordinating with city departments, and

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with employees, the public, and members of various organizations and outside agencies.
• Ability to interact with persons of diverse ethnic, social and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to perform routine arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Diversity awareness

Math skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Option A: Building/related field degree or certificate

Option B: 1 year inspection/permitting experience

Option C: 1 year carpentry/plumbing/electrical/mechanical experience

Job description

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under supervision, conducts inspections and investigations of single and multi-family dwellings and minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with State, and Municipal code requirements pertaining to building construction, property maintenance, etc.; reviews plans of routine building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical facilities for compliance with code regulations; initiates construction or installation changes to meet code requirements; issues citations and notices of violation and works with residents and property and business owners to correct violations; enters inspection data, uploads pictures into INFOR/Hansen Land Management System; obtains evidence and compiles data for legal proceedings involving code violations; explains, interprets, and makes presentations of ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations to residents, property owners, businesses and the general public; makes referrals to appropriate City departments; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following options:

• Option A: Completion of nine (9) or more college semester units or their equivalent (9 semester units or 13.5 quarter units) in Building Inspection, Technology, Engineering or Architecture, Code Enforcement, Fire Science Technology, Biology, Environmental Health, or related field (proof required*).
  *A current International Code Council (ICC) certificate may be substituted for three (3) college semester units per certificate (proof required).
• Option B: One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience making inspections to ensure compliance with and/or primary responsibility for issuing permits in compliance with various codes and regulations pertaining to building construction, zoning, business licenses, fire prevention, housing rehabilitation, property maintenance, and other nuisance issues;
• Option C: One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work under the immediate supervision of a journeyman.

*Proof of required documents, such as certifications, degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates must possess all the following:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with employees, the public, and members of various organizations and outside agencies;
• Ability to interact with persons of diverse ethnic, social and economic backgrounds;
• Ability to perform routine arithmetic calculations;
• Ability to operate a computer;
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings, weekends and holidays;
• A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

A current California Residential Building Inspector certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC), certification with the California Association of Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO) and bilingual skills in Spanish, Tagalog and/or Khmer for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Appraisal Interview.................……………………………………………..............................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veteran’s DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact Talent Acquisition at [phone].