City of Sacramento (CA) - Sacramento, CA
posted 3 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Sacramento, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The City of Sacramento's Community Development Department is seeking a Building Inspector to work in the Plan Review Section of the Building Division. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience in building construction, building materials construction methods, and reading building plans. The candidate should possess customer service and communication skills along with the ability to think critically to resolve code-related issues. Make an impact on your community by joining the City of Sacramento's vibrant and dynamic building team.
Responsibilities
- Perform rule specific inspection activities in the review of plans and inspections of new building projects, alterations, and repairs.
- Enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and established standards to achieve compliance.
- Inspect work product and materials in building construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications.
- Read and interpret building construction and engineering plan specifications and codes.
- Prepare and maintain reports.
- Confer with and assist architects, engineers, contractors, builders, homeowners, tenants, and the general public in the field and office.
- Enter information into the Automated Permit System and the computer for word processing, calendaring, and electronic mail.
- Perform basic plan review, routing and project management activities, issue permits, and fee calculations.
- Identify illegal construction activity and issue violation notices.
- May perform case or project management activities.
Requirements
- Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
- One year of experience performing building inspection work within one or more inspection disciplines for a municipal or county government agency, or three years of journey level experience in the building construction field.
- Completion of 21 units of college level courses in building inspection, construction, or other related areas and possession of a certification issued by the I.C.C. or other approved certifying organization.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
- Certification from an approved certifying organization in their specific work discipline(s) and obtain recognition of competency within one year of appointment.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in project management.
- Knowledge of automated systems for tracking permits and calculating fees.
- Experience with complaint investigations for determination of code deficiencies.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
