Senior Building Inspector — Codes & Compliance

Alameda County Public Works Agency; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda County Public Works Agency in Hayward seeks a Building Inspector II to examine dwellings and commercial buildings for conformity to the Alameda County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, the Zoning Ordinance, the California Energy Conservation Regulations, Green Buildings, and Disabled Access.

The role covers inspection of various building types and requires reading plans, detecting substandard work, and coordinating with the public and construction industry; ICC

Qualifications

• To qualify, meet Pattern I or Pattern II as described in the minimum qualifications.
• Pattern I requires the equivalent of one year of Building Inspector I or Plans Checker experience.
• Pattern II requires four years in a building trade and three years as an inspector in a public department.

Responsibilities

• Examine dwellings and commercial buildings under construction for conformity to codes and ordinances.
• Perform inspections including high rise, apartments, condominiums and subdivisions as appropriate.
• Interpret plans, detect substandard materials, and maintain relations with the public and building industry.
• Prepare for certification under ICC codes and pursue CASp designation as desirable.

Skills

California Building Code

Plumbing Code

Electrical Code

Mechanical Code

Energy Conservation Regulations

Green Buildings

Disabled Access

County Zoning Ordinances

Construction practices

Materials and tools

Supervision principles

Job description

Alameda County Public Works Agency in Hayward seeks a Building Inspector II to examine dwellings and commercial buildings for conformity to the Alameda County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, the Zoning Ordinance, the California Energy Conservation Regulations, Green Buildings, and Disabled Access.

The role covers inspection of various building types and requires reading plans, detecting substandard work, and coordinating with the public and construction industry; ICC