Senior Building Inspector

POSITION DEFINITION: 

Under general direction of the Chief Building Official, this position is accountable as a team member of the Community Development Department to achieve results in support of the City's mission, goals, policies and objectives.

All applicants must attach a current resume. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First application review will begin February 3, 2025. Prompt application is encouraged.The listed tasks are essential for this position and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs technician level duties including but not limited to: Inspecting industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various states of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Supervises and trains personnel.
• Implements directions from superiors that are provided orally and/or in writing.
• Reports orally and in writing to superiors regarding safety and health concerns encountered while performing required duties.
• Operates motor vehicle while performing required duties.
• Issues permits for work the be performed.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders and responds to inquiries over the telephone or in person.
• Performs journey- level inspection duties in trade areas.
• Inspects foundations, cement, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating, and electrical installations.
• Assures compliance with State Building and Fire Codes.
• Participates in checking building plans, reviews plans and specifications.
• Examines grades.
• Inspects Mobile home parks.
• Inspects new business occupancies in conjunction with issuance of business licenses.
• Participates in the preparation of non- complying cases for prosecution and testifies in court.
• Supervises office operations and personnel liaison to other departments.
• Receives and solves citizen complaints.
• Delivers outstanding internal and external customer service while solving problems and proactively creating sustainable solutions to issues.
• Conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
• Supports the City's mission, goals, policies and objectives.
• Supports the City's corporate values of: Openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as required.

CLASSIFICATION:
The position is covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is a member of the Classified Service.Knowledge of equipment, regulations, principles, procedures and/or practices necessary to perform required duties; Vehicle Code of the State of California; applicable health and safety regulations; correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

The position requires computer literacy with knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office; the ability to communicate using email programs; and an understanding of and adherence to City policies for information technology.

The position's expected competencies are sound decision-making skills; critical thinking ability; problem solving and innovation skills; drive for results; analytic skills; interpersonal, customer service and diplomatic skills; ethical conduct; and proven top performances.

The position requires meeting the physical employment standards for the classification.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Two years of full- time paid experience performing duties comparable to those of a Building Inspector with the City of Redondo Beach, or other comparable experience in another class. 
• A Commercial Building Inspector Certificate issued by the International Code Council.
• Possession of a valid Class " C" California Driver' s License is a condition of employment to this classification. 

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process, such as: reference check, background investigation, fingerprint criminal history check, post-offer drug test, post-offer psychological and post-offer medical examination, the cost of which will be borne by the City.

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Incomplete applications, including references to "see resume", are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open- competitive and promotional recruitments.

Salary : $84,072 - $97,044