Building and Code Inspector II/III

Building & Code Inspector II / III

This position may be filled at the II or III level, based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Building & Code Inspector II

Under general direction, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the Community Development programs; monitors and enforces a variety of codes and ordinances in support of City departments including those related to building, electrical, plumbing, heating, and refrigeration codes for all types of residential and commercial/industrial projects, zoning, housing, and related codes, business licenses, health and sanitation, and public nuisance abatement; serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions; and performs other related duties as required.

Building & Code Inspector III

Under general direction, assists in planning, directing, and recording the inspection functions of the Building Division; inspects the more complex residential and commercial/industrial projects for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, heating, and refrigeration codes; enforce zoning, housing, and related codes, business licenses, health and sanitation, and public nuisance abatement; serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions; and performs other related duties as required.

Building & Code Inspector II

• Conducts inspections during the progress of building construction or repair to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and codes.
• Checks plans and specifications of building to be constructed, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished for conformance to laws.
• Checks site plans for location, set back, easements, and conformance to zoning regulations.
• Inspects grading and site development, foundations, reinforcing materials, concrete, steel and masonry construction, framing, lathing, plastering, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration installations, and signs.
• Conducts investigations regarding municipal code violations and initiates action to facilitate compliance with applicable code requirements.
• Issues citations, compliance notices, prepares inspection reports, and processes criminal complaints.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints.
• Conducts onsite inspections and re-inspections to assure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Determines existence and type of code violations; recommends corrective actions in order to bring about compliance.
• Determines time frames for compliance; assists homeowners and businesses to obtain compliance.
• Responds to inquiries from and advises property owners and the public regarding compliance with municipal and zoning codes.
• Coordinates action with other city departments and outside agencies as necessary.
• Coordinates law enforcement support services with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and provides legal justice system liaison services between the City and District Attorney's office; conducts research related to, investigates, and interprets regulations.
• Maintains accurate and completerecords of complaints, inspections, violations, and citations.
• Tracks and documents procedures, including daily inspection logs, inspection status logs, and daily route logs.
• Monitors permit extensions and cancellations; approves applications for permits. Performs industrial, commercial, and residential property inspections for compliance with laws, regulations, and codes.
• Conducts neighborhood/community meetings to present community preservation and building programs.
• Issues stop work orders and correction notices.

Building & Code Inspector III

• Assists in monitoring the maintenance of records.
• Provides specialized inspections for building systems, equipment, plumbing fire sprinkler systems, heating, comfort cooling, refrigeration, electrical installations and alternative methods of materials construction.
• Assists in supervising the tracking and documentation procedures including inspection logs, status logs, route logs, and monitoring permit extensions and cancellations.
• Assists in training and supervising staff.
• Assists in scheduling and assigning building and related inspection work.
• Assists in directing and conducting onsite inspections and re-inspections to assure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Inspects new commercial structures over three-stories.
• Monitors inspections on complex construction projects; maintains communication with the Building Official regarding best practices, business processes, and interpretations.
• Makes inspections during the progress of building construction or repair to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and codes.
• Checks plans and specifications of building to be constructed, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished for conformance to laws.
• Checks site plans for location, set back, easements, and conformance to zoning regulations.
• inspects grading and site development, foundations, reinforcing materials, concrete, steel and masonry construction, framing, lathing, plastering, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration installations, and signs.
• Issues citations, compliance notices, prepares inspection reports, and processes criminal complaints.
• Iinvestigates and responds to public complaints.
• Determines existence and type of code violations.
• Recommends corrective actions in order to bring about compliance.
• Determines time frames for compliance.
• Assists homeowners and businesses to obtain compliance.
• Responds to inquiries from and advises property owners and the public regarding compliance with municipal and zoning codes.
• Coordinates action with other city departments and outside agencies as necessary.
• Coordinates law enforcement support services with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and provides legal justice system liaison services between the City and District Attorney's office.
• Conducts research related to, investigates, and interprets regulations.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of complaints, inspections, violations, and citations.
• Tracks and documents procedures, including daily inspection logs, inspection status logs, and daily route logs.
• Monitors permit extensions and cancellations.
• Approves applications for permits.
• Performs industrial, commercial, and residential property inspections for compliance with laws, regulations, and codes.
• Conducts neighborhood/community meetings to present community preservation and building programs.
• Issues stop work orders and correction notices.
• Writes letters and prepares handouts.

Building & Code Inspector II

Knowledge of:

• Building construction methods and materials; methods of making zoning and substandard housing inspections.
• California Building Codes, state, and local laws relating to building construction, Temple City Municipal Code, and other City regulations.
• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal community preservation program.
• Principles, practices, and methods used in the enforcement of a variety of codes; procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
• Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance; public relations and conflict resolution methods and techniques.
• Record keeping practices.
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation techniques.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application.
• Perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
• Prepare clear written reports.
• Operate personal computer to access information and utilize common business applications.
• Read and interpret legislation, zoning and subdivision law as related to zoning enforcement.
• Learn the appropriate manner and the necessary skill to deal with the various segments of the public in explaining zoning requirements and procedures. Recognize conditions that constitute a zoning violation.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner. Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.
• Maintain complex logs, records, and files; research, compile, and collect data. Prepare clear and concise technical reports; work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Building & Code Inspector III

Knowledge of:

• Building construction methods and materials.
• Methods of making zoning and substandard housing inspections.
• California Building Codes, state, and local laws relating to building construction, Temple City Municipal Code, and other City regulations.
• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal community preservation program.
• Principles, practices, and methods used in the enforcement of a variety of codes.
• Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
• Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance.
• Public relations and conflict resolution methods and techniques.
• Record keeping practices.
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation techniques.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application.
• Perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency; prepare clear written reports.
• Operate personal computer to access information and utilize common business applications.
• Read and interpret legislation, zoning and subdivision law as related to zoning enforcement.
• Learn the appropriate manner and the necessary skill to deal with the various segments of the public in explaining zoning requirements and procedures.
• Recognize conditions that constitute a zoning violation.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner.
• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.
• Maintain complex logs, records, and files.
• Research, compile, and collect data.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Building & Code Inspector II

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school (or GED Equivalent) and three years of recent experience in any of the following trades or professions:
  • Building construction or inspections.
  • Electrical, plumbing, or heating trades.
  • Architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical, engineering.
  • Property maintenance.
  • Or municipal code enforcement.
• Three years coursework at an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture, inspection technology or other related field may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Other Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of California.
• International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Residential or Commercial Building Inspector per state requirements.
• ICC Certification as a Residential and Commercial Inspector required within one year of appointment.
• California Association of Code Enforcement Officers certification as Certified Code Enforcement Officer required within two years of appointment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to operate a telephone, personal computer, and copying machine.
• Ability to understand and respond to the public and staff's requests for assistance both on the telephone and in person.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop or bend, and see.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Building & Code Inspector III

Education and Experience:

• Associate of Arts/Science degree in Building Construction Inspection.
• Or 30 college units in engineering, architecture, or building inspection; or possession of a currently valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate in an area of specialty.
• And three years' experience performing inspections with a public agency.
• Five years of building inspection experience with a public agency may be substituted for the educational requirements.

Other Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of California.
• ICC Certification as a Residential or Commercial Building Inspector or equivalent per state requirements.
• ICC Certification as a Residential, Commercial, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Inspector required within one year of appointment.
• And California Association of Code Enforcement Officers certification as Certified Code Enforcement Officer required within two years of appointment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to operate a telephone, personal computer, and copying machine.
• Ability to understand and respond to the public and staff's requests for assistance both on the telephone and in person.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop or bend, and see. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Application Process:

Along with your online application, please submit a resume.