Building Inspector​/Plans Examiner III & Building Inspector​/Plans Examiner IV; Plan Review Lead

Lead position that requires multi-certification and disciplines necessary to handle project approvals from start to finish through the plan review and inspection processes in accordance with the Division's mission and performance objectives.

Direct and lead Building Inspector/Plans Examiners and seasonal/casual staff.

Assist the Division Manager and Building Official with program planning and personnel direction.

Oversee the coordination of the building safety plan review and inspection process.

Conduct construction code reviews and inspections for residential, commercial, industrial and multi-family development proposals.

Depending on the Division's needs, employees in this position may be assigned to focus primarily on plan review or inspection duties.

This program is highly visible and often the first contact made with the City from those outside the community.

These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

This recruitment is accepting applications for

Full-Time 40 hours per week

AFSCME-represented positions

12-month probationary period

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description below.

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner III $38.25 - 48.66 Hourly

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner IV (Plan Review Lead) $41.27 - 52.51 Hourly

These positions are anticipated to be assigned primarily to commercial and residential plan review.

Assists with and prepares short and long range work plans, and schedules daily activities for Building Inspector/Plans Examiners.

Directs, trains and assists Building Inspector/Plans Examiners. Participates in recruitment process. Provides input concerning performance evaluations.

Performs Construction Plan Reviews and Inspections on complex residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-family development proposals to ensure compliance with State and City codes/ordinances, engineering/architectural, and fire/life safety principles.

Coordinates scheduling and organization of Pre-Development and Pre-Construction and other related meetings. Coordinates review/inspection approvals with internal/external agencies.

Coordinates Over-the-Counter, Rapid Review, and other processes. Ensures adequate staffing and oversight of a timely, predictable, comprehensive, and accurate plan review and inspection process for any development proposal.

Monitors and inspects work and projects completed by Building Inspector/Plans Examiners and contractors. Makes field decisions on procedures and methods.

Conducts quality control and internal audits for building safety code administration and enforcement.

Assists in budget preparation. Monitors expenses. Maintains staff supplies and resources.

Provides technical expertise and guidance in interpretations of code issues and requirements for development proposals.

Leads, guides, and ensures successful staff resolution of matters of community concern, public health, building safety and dangerous building situations. Examples include fire scene investigations, flooding, mold growth, post-earthquake inspections, electrical hazards, hazardous materials, boiler explosions, sanitation issues, mechanical failures, and any condition identified in the Dangerous Building Code. When necessary, issue notices of violation, notices to vacate, dangerous building declarations and stop work orders.

Represents the City at national, state and local boards, meetings, hearings, seminars, classes, and public outreach events involving development, construction codes or building safety.

Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.

Operates and drives a motor vehicle safely and legally.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Adheres to all City and Department policies.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Leads and coordinates members of the development review and inspection teams to ensure a timely, predictable, comprehensive and accurate plan review and inspection process for any development proposal.

Reviews and inspects residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-family development proposals to ensure compliance with State and City codes/ordinances, engineering/architectural, and fire/life safety principles.

• Conducts Pre-Development, Plan Intake, and Pre-Construction meetings.
• Takes the lead in coordinating plan reviews and inspections internally, with customers, and with other departments and agencies.
• Maintains communication with contractors to anticipate and resolve onsite issues.
• Performs building safety inspections and plan reviews.
• Calculates and assesses fees.
• Monitors permit and project status and follow-up with expired applications and permits.
• Maintains accurate records and files of construction plan reviews,…