What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Official position at City of Clovis, CA?
Description
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Certification:
- Possession of a Building Official certification from the International Code Council (ICC).
Certification Desirable:
- Completion of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Structural or Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Engineers emphasis in, or experience with, construction code enforcement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in structural, civil, architectural engineering, or business administration.
- In addition to required experience, additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis with thirty semester units equaling one year of experience.
AND
Experience:
- Extensive experience in technical and professional engineering; and
- Minimum of (4) four years’ experience in construction inspection of all types of occupancies; and
- Minimum of (2) two years increasingly responsible experience in supervisory or administrative capacity, preferably in a municipal or county government.
Supplemental Information
- Environment: Job functions are performed in an office, outdoor, and driving environments; regularly exposed to outdoor cold and hot temperatures, and inclement weather conditions; extensive public contact; and moderate to loud noise levels.
- Strength: Light work- lifting, carrying and/or pushing 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Vision: Correct to normal.
- Working conditions: Required to attend frequent evening meetings; and is required to travel within and out of the City to attend meetings.
- Other: The incumbent is in this classification is designated as confidential under the Meyers-Milias Brown Act and is an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of applicable building codes and state energy laws; building construction methods involving wood, concrete and steel; accepted standards of building materials and craftsmanship mathematics applicable to building construction; city ordinance, especially those relative to building, zoning and business; engineering principles necessary to check plans and structural integrity; basic English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; general principles of supervision and training; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of the Building Inspection Division; read, understand, interpret, and apply the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential, Energy and Green Codes; along with the Uniform Housing and Abatement of Dangerous Building Codes, Fire and Safety Standards, municipal ordinances, zoning requirements, and other applicable codes and regulations; read, interpret and work from blueprints and drawings; keep logs, write inspection reports and prepare detailed documentation of inspections, compliance and noncompliance; detect substandard workmanship and materials; plan, organize, schedule and supervise building inspection functions; prepare comprehensive technical and administrative reports; establish procedures and regulations of the Division; inspect all areas and aspects of a construction project; operate a vehicle, observing legal and defensive driving practices; meet, interact and mutually problem solve effectively with public and private officials and the general public; establish record keeping systems; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.
THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
