What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Building Inspector position at City of Clovis, California?
contractor exposed to a wide variety of building construction work, including two years
experience in building inspection.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
• Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds maximum with
frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis online employment application and supplemental questionnaire, no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 5, 2025, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Information regarding employment with the City of Clovis, the online employment application, and the supplemental questionnaire are available online at www.cityofclovis.com. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed online employment application to be considered. Applicants may attach acceptable application attachments to their online employment application which include a DD Form 214, college/university degree diplomas, resume, and International Degree Accreditation documentation at the time of application submission. In exception of acceptable application attachments and a reasonable accommodation request applicants may not attach any additional documents to their online employment application or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is attached to the online employment application at the time of application submission. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.
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 methods from wood framing to concrete tilt-ups; accepted standards of building materials and craftsmanship; principles of basic supervision; basic mathematics applicable to building construction; basic English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to read, understand, interpret and apply the Uniform Building, Plumbing, mechanical and Housing Codes, National Electrical Code, Abatement of Dangerous Building Code, Fire and Safety Standards, municipal ordinances, zoning requirements and other applicable codes and regulations; use independent judgment in properly interpreting specifications and issuing correction and stop-work orders; inspect all areas and aspects of a construction project; read, interpret and work from blueprints and drawings; keep logs, write inspection reports and prepare detailed documentation of inspections, compliance and non-compliance; detect substandard workmanship and materials; operate a computer terminal for file maintenance and information retrieval; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; interact and mutually solve problems effectively with private officials and the general public; maintain accurate records; read, understand and apply complex materials; understand and carry out oral and written instructions requiring problem-solving and independent decision-making; 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
Salary : $92,976 - $113,004
