SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR

Description JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY Under general supervision, oversees and performs a wide variety of skilled plan examinations of structures to ensure compliance with the City’s Municipal Code, California Building Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Energy Codes; applicable Federal and State regulations.
Performs technically advanced and complex inspections of residential and commercial buildings and their components, directs and supervises field inspectors and Building Division counter personnel.
ABOUT THE CITY OF BANNING The City of Banning is located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California.
The community of over 30,000 people is diverse with income levels slightly lower than other areas of Riverside County.
However, growth and development is occurring rapidly, which will create new jobs, increase the population and raise income levels.
Our employees are the most important asset in preserving our Proud History, Creating a Prosperous Tomorrow, and in responding to the community’s needs.
The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.
CITY VISION The City of Banning promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and friendly environment, fosters new opportunities and provides responsible, fair treatment to all and is the pride of its citizens.
CORE VALUES Integrity: We are ethical, accountable and compliant with our responsibility to the public and community.
Yes-Minded: We recognize diversity and maintain a positive attitude to do all we can to serve the community in the safest and most responsible manner.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Teamwork: Demonstrates ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a team.
Communication: Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and individuals to who service is provided.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.
Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.
Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Performs complex plan checking tasks related to residential, commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the City.
Acts as project coordinator for routing plans and tracking status of plans while they are being checked by the Building Division and other City Divisions.
Performs complex inspections of structures and electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations in the City.
Assists building inspectors with inspections when necessary.
Provides information to the public relating to the requirements of established building codes.
Writes reports relating to the review plans for and the inspection of new and existing structures in the City.
Plans, directs and reviews the work of building inspectors and Building Division counter personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS Knowledge of applicable city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.
Knowledge of the City's and the Department's policies and procedures.
Knowledge of construction and engineering concepts.
Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, policies and procedures and other operational guidelines and directives.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and/or demands.
Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
Skill in conducting effective plan reviews and building inspections.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, staff, vendors, contractor visitors, the general public and others having business with the City of Banning.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
Skill in directing and evaluating the work of subordinate employees.
Typical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of building inspection and/or code enforcement experience AND two (2) years plans examination experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT Must have at the time of application an International Code Council (ICC) Certification AND Plan Review.
Must have at the time of application and must maintain a California driver license.
May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals and/or dangerous machinery.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
May be subject to call out and/or call-back.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS Possession of ICC-IRC Residential Building Inspector (B-1 Certified) and ICC-IBC Commercial Building Inspector (B-2 Certified).
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals and/or dangerous machinery.
Depending on the needs of the City, incumbents in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain additional licenses or certifications and C.
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May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
May be subject to call out and/or call-back or stand-by schedule with a response to an emergency within thirty (30) minutes.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The City of Banning is an equal opportunity employer.
All employees and candidates for employment will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex/gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, color, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and Employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.
RETIREMENT: New employees with recent service with CalPERS pay up to 7% of the employee rate with the 2% @ 60 Plan and 3 Year Average formula.
New hires with no CalPERS service as of January 1, 2013, will pay 6.
2% of the employee rate and will be subject to the 2% @ 62 Plan, with 3 Year Average formula and a mandatory contribution of normal costs as established by the new Pension Reform Act Law.
The City also participates in Social Security.
CAFETERIA PLAN/BENEFITS: The City contributes $1,400 per month to each employee for health insurance, dental, vision, life or a deferred compensation program.
City reimburses employee a maximum of $300 for eyewear every two years.
Employees who reside within City limits shall receive $150 per month as a discount against the cost of electric and water service during the period of such residency.
LIFE/DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays for a basic life insurance policy in the amount of $150,000.
Employees pay for short and long term disability plans with a 7-day elimination period.
HOLIDAYS/VACATION/SICK/BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: City employees receive thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.
After completion of probation period: Ten (10) days annual vacation, additional vacation after five (5) years up to a maximum of twenty (20) days.
Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year.
Three (3) days of bereavement leave for immediate family not subject to waiting period.
OTHER BENEFITS: $275/mo.
for possession of a Master's Degree.
$350/mo.
vehicle allowance.
AGENCY SHOP/DUES DEDUCTIONS: Management employees can voluntarily choose to join the Teamsters Local 1932, or pay them a service fee in an amount not to exceed the standard initiation fee, periodic dues and general assessments of Teamsters Local 1932.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: The City has a mandatory policy for all employees of direct deposit of payroll checks.