Inspector, Government, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Overview

The City of Monterey is recruiting for an Inspector. This is a full-time position assigned to the Building & Safety Division of the Community Development Department.

About the City of Monterey: Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government, providing police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operating its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

Why work for us? The City offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more.

Application Process A limited number of applicants who clearly meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. The process includes evaluation and initial screening of the online City application to determine progression, followed by potential written tests, performance exercises, panels, and a final departmental interview.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to modify components of the examination process. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check may be required to access DoD facilities and systems. Positions requiring work on military installations will involve on-site duties and a background check conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD).

Candidates who progress through all phases will be placed on an eligible list active for 12 months and may be used to fill additional positions, including lower-level, regular part-time, and seasonal roles with similar duties and requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Monterey provides outstanding services to the public and is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce. Applications from underrepresented minorities and all qualified applicants are welcome. The City does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or on any basis protected by applicable law.

Under direction, inspect buildings, structures, street improvements and utility connections to ensure construction or alteration work complies with approved plans and City codes and ordinances. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Check plans and consult with architects, developers and builders to ensure compliance with building, fire, and all federal, state, and local code requirements.
• Inspect buildings and related structures to verify compliance with building and fire codes and ordinances; ensure safety and adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Evaluate materials and methods of construction (wood framing, concrete, steel, lathing, plastering, etc.) for conformity with City code and industry standards.
• Inspect streets openings, sewer repairs, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and storm drains and verify proper installation.
• Inspect existing buildings for hazardous conditions and for residential inspection ordinances; enforce zoning ordinances as needed.
• Issue permits, collect fees, issue abatement notices, and provide information on building and fire code requirements.
• Approve certificates of final inspection and coordinate with other City departments.
• Inspect and verify installation of street openings for utility connections and related construction.

Employment Standards

Experience and Education

• Any combination equivalent to experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities. A typical path is:
• Experience:
  
  Four (4) years of responsible experience in the building trade construction or building inspection fields, preferably with…