Building/Fire Inspector I/II

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Makes field inspections of residential, commercial, or industrial structures being constructed, altered, or repaired.
   
• Interprets applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations to builders and homeowners and ensures compliance.
   
• Reviews building plans for new and remodel residential and light commercial/industrial projects for compliance with governing codes, regulations and local building ordinances.
   
• Checks the quality of materials and methods of construction for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, framework, concrete, and masonry work, lathing, plastering, tile work, and roofing; inspects completed work, giving approval to acceptable structures and installations.
   
• Writes correction notice to plans and works with contractor to follow up on plan changes.
   
• Investigates violations of building, or fire zoning laws and enforces codes, regulations and local building or fire ordinances.
   
• Inspects existing buildings to determine health or safety hazards, structural failures, fire hazards, or the need for maintenance and repair; inspects commercial structures; inspects mobile home installations; inspects sewage disposal systems.
   
• Gives advice to contractors and individuals on construction procedures and practices.
   
• May determine plan checking, permit and other fees and valuation on plans submitted.
   
• May inspect construction and repair of County buildings and structures.
  
  
• Performs detailed plan checks of blueprints, diagrams and specifications involving construction projects of all types to ascertain conformance with applicable codes.
  
  
• May perform fire alarm, fire sprinkler and life safety inspections.

BUILDING/FIRE INSPECTOR I

Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in fire code, fire prevention, plan review, plan inspection, as a licensed contractor, or in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry or related structural/mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and/or air conditioning. 

Completion of 30 semester college units including courses in engineering, architecture, construction technology, building inspection, fire science, or a closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of required experience. 

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Certification:
Incumbents in the classification must obtain certification* as a Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, or Fire Inspector I within 12 months of employment in the position and maintain valid certification. 


BUILDING/FIRE INSPECTOR II

Experience:
Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience, in fire code, fire prevention, plan review, or plan inspection, as a licensed contractor, or in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry or related structural/mechanical work such as steam fitting, heating, and/or air conditioning. One year must have been performing inspection work. 

Completion of 30 semester college units including courses in Engineering, architecture, construction technology, building inspection, fire science, or closely related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of required experience. 

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Certification:
Possess and maintain valid certification* as a Residential and Commercial Building Inspector Fire Inspector II. 

*Certification as administered by International Code Council (ICC) or other recognized state, national, or international association acceptable to the jurisdiction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sit for periods of time while driving a vehicle or working at a desk. 
  
  
• Frequently stand and walk.
   
• Have manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination needed to use a variety of office equipment.
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
   
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
   
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
   
• Respond appropriately to situations, even in hostile environments.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Lift and move with help objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
   
• Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
   
• Climb ladders or scaffolding to inspect construction on exterior of buildings, unfinished basements, roofs or other areas under construction.
   
• Climb into and out of ditches and swimming pools under construction; visually trace colored electrical wiring.
   
• Documents compliance with F.E.M.A. regulations on individual projects.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the general construction trades.
   
• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.
   
• Uniform Codes, National Electrical Codes, or fire codes and pertinent Federal, State and County regulations pertaining to new construction, alterations, repairs and/or demolition of structures.
   
• Construction documents including plans, specifications and calculations and methods to interpret and check for compliance with regulations.
   
• Basic principles of engineering, architectural design and engineering mathematics.
   
• Qualities of various construction materials.
   
• Laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting zoning and housing.
   
• Inspection methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform building inspections, enforce regulations, examine workmanship, materials and detect deviations from laws, regulations and standard construction practices.
   
• Check construction documents for a proposed project for compliance with governing codes, regulations, fire codes and Local Building Ordinances.
   
• Read, interpret, and explain building plans, specifications and building or fire codes.
   
• Make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately.
   
• Apply technical knowledge of building trades work.
   
• Advise on standard construction methods and requirements.
   
• Promote and enforce safe work practices.
   
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
   
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
   
• Recognize problems and make effective recommendations for their correction.
   
• Observe and record findings during investigations.
   
• Make independent, sound decisions.
   
• Enforce regulations with firmness and tact
   
• Determine levels of substandard construction based on occupancy type and decide on continuation of occupancy based on fire & life-safety standards.

Salary : $51,813 - $69,534