The City of Pasadena, Building and Safety Division is seeking qualified, energetic, customer focused applicants for a combination Building Inspector to perform field inspections of residential and minor commercial buildings and structures. Building Inspectors verify compliance of design and construction to the California Building Standards Code including building, residential electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to verify compliance with state and local building, electrical, plumbing, me... more details
The City of Pasadena, Building and Safety Division is seeking qualified, energetic, customer focused applicants for a combination Building Inspector to perform field inspections of residential and minor commercial buildings and structures. Building Inspectors verify compliance of design and construction to the California Building Standards Code including building, residential electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to verify compliance with state and local building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, CAL Green codes, and related standards. Building Inspectors also provide assistance to residents, business owners, and the general public while maintaining records in both written and electronic form.
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is technically minded, is detail-oriented, can approach situations in broad scope, and has a high regard for life-safety in the built environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a superior attitude for being solution-oriented, has an aptitude for principles, methods, techniques of construction, and can readily apply building codes and standards.
Please note: this recruitment is open continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by March 28, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!
Essential Functions
The following represents some of the essential functions of the position. Assignments may vary. For more detailed information, please refer to the job description.
Apply requirements of Tite-24 Building Standards Law and applicable standards;
Possess and apply knowledge of building materials and apply enforcement in their installation;
Possess and apply knowledge of building framing, framing member connections, load path, gravity and lateral load concepts;
Knowledge and application of specialty codes for electrical systems, mechanical systems, plumbing installations, energy conservation, and green building standards;
Enforcement of site conditions, including but not limited to: grading and drainage, zoning setbacks, fire setbacks, easements;
Conduct field inspections at construction sites verifying compliance with building codes, zoning standards, and the Pasadena Municipal Code;
Prepare clearly written and factual correction notices, written reports, electronic communication, and records for enforcement;
Use of electronic devices for inspection and permit records, inspection results and documentation
Qualification Guidelines
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade or GED required.
I.C.C certificate in any trade, required within one year of employment.
Two years of experience with a public agency as an inspector performing combination inspections; or, four years of full-time experience in residential construction and/or commercial.
Graduation from a recognized college with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Building Construction Inspection, or any combination of education equivalent to completion of 30 college semester units in engineering, architecture, or building inspection is highly desirable but not required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
The following list represents some of the core competencies for this position; see the job description for more detailed information:
Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Customer Focus- Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Customer Focus - Maintains open communication with internal and external customers and identifies opportunities for improved service.
Mechanical Insight - Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
Professional and Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job
SELECTION PROCESS The selection process will consist of a minimum qualification review, a preferred qualifications review, a structured panel interview, and a department-level selection interview.
VACANCY INFORMATION There is currently one vacancy in the Planning and Community Development Department.
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.
Special Requirements
A Building Inspector (Combination) must operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of performing field inspections and other related duties.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.
Possession of a valid I.C.C certification as a residential building inspector or residential combination inspector within one year of appointment.
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