Building Inspector II Open Until Filled

The option for telework may be available. Eligibility for telework is based on the position employee and telework environment; not every job or every employee will be compatible with this approach.

Under general supervision performs skilled building and safety inspection work in the interpretation and enforcement of structural mechanical electrical plumbing and related codes and regulations pertaining to new construction remodels and repair of single family and multi-family residential buildings and commercial properties; performs professional work in checking plans calculations specifications technical reports and other submittal documents for compliance with federal state and local building codes ordinances and regulations; ensures conformance with approved plans specifications standards permits licensing and safety standards; processes approves and issues building permits; assists contractors engineers design professionals and the public regarding construction code requirements; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Building Permit Services Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Examples of Duties

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions / departments. Types of work performed shall be within the scope and licensure (if required) for the classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

Some duties knowledge and abilities may be performed by positions at the entry (I) level in a learning capacity.

• Conducts field inspections for residential non-residential and industrial / commercial permits for compliance to building mechanical electrical plumbing energy usage and other related codes and regulations including compliance with accessibility requirements; issues notices of non-compliance with safe structural requirements and applicable ordinances.
• Inspects construction framing foundations grading and for erosion control on new construction and alterations to verify code compliance; ensures proper quality building materials are being used.
• Inspects setbacks from property lines and boundary determinations to ensure compliance with approved plans construction codes and zoning ordinances.
• Maintains records and reports of inspections.
• Investigates complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction to determine if code violations or problem conditions exist.
• Explains inspection programs structural and code requirements and gives advice relevant to construction and repair methods and materials and permit processes to owners architects engineers contractors etc.
• Reviews building plans for permit applications and for compliance with requirements of national state and local codes and ordinances relative to building structure electrical systems plumbing mechanical fire safety and energy; prepares lists of corrections as required.
• Drafts plan review comments relative to code requirements in a manner that is technically sufficient for the professional and fundamentally understandable by the owner or builder.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other County departments and government agencies.
• Writes stop work notices for work being performed without permits or in an unsafe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level course work or specialized vocational training in construction trades work engineering construction technology planning or a related field.

Two (2) years of building inspection experience at a level equivalent to the Countys class of Building Inspector I.

Licenses and Certifications :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

When assigned to an office environment :

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various County and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend stoop kneel and reach to perform assigned duties as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

When assigned to a field environment :

Must possess mobility to sit stand and walk on level uneven or slippery surfaces; to reach twist turn kneel bend stoop squat crouch and grasp; to climb and descend ladders; strength stamina and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to work in confining spaces and around machines; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person before groups and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weight with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees predominately work in an office environment with moderate noise levels controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels cold and hot temperatures inclement weather conditions road hazards vibration mechanical and / or electrical hazards vermin insects and parasites and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to travel to different work sites and locations.

Application Process

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum addition to the application the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education training and experience relative to the required knowledge skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination oral interview or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Of those passing the initial assessment only the top 15 will move forward to the appraisal panel. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. If only one assessment is conducted the weight for that assessment will be 100%.

THE ASSESMENT (100%) WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS

To move forward in the application process you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at and the 24-hour job line at . Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) licenses and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

For an open recruitment applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST :

The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS :

As a condition of employment with the County of Madera a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements please contact the Department of Human Resources at or .

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT :

You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex gender gender identity gender expression transgender status national origin age disability (physical or mental) medical condition pregnancy genetic information ancestry marital status sexual orientation veteran or military status political affiliation or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 62737 - 77158