Salary | $102,772.80 - $121,888.00 Annually | Location |
Berkeley, CA |
Job Type |
Career |
Department | Planning |
Job Number | 2022-07-3005 | ||
Closing | 8/22/2022 5:00 PM Pacific |
As a condition of employment, all newly-hired or re-hired employees must be fully vaccinated and must report their vaccination status to the City of Berkeley before their first day of employment. The City may condition an offer of employment upon proof of full vaccination and the candidate’s satisfaction of the City’s vaccine reporting requirement or upon the employee’s notification that they require a reasonable accommodation that prevents them from becoming fully vaccinated based upon medical necessity or religious belief and the City’s confirmation that it can accommodate the candidate without undue hardship to the City.
Typical duties include:
Required Qualifications
Education
Equivalent to graduation from high school
AND
Experience
Three years of full time experience in building inspection work with a public agency.
AND
Certifications
Must possess a valid International Code Council (ICC) Commercial and Residential Building Inspector Certification and Commercial and Residential Electrical Inspector Certification or equivalent as determined by the building official in accordance with state law. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and methods used in various building construction trades, including plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation, building construction and remodeling, zoning and others; laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction and zoning; appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction.
Ability to: Inspect building sites in process of construction, alteration or repair and enforce a wide range of building, zoning and related codes and regulations; deal courteously and communicating effectively with a variety of individuals in the course of work, including resolving job-related problems with property owners and contractors, architects, engineers, realtors and representatives of lending institutions and utility companies; maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports and documentation; make sound independent judgments within established guidelines; perform non-structural plan review; review plans and specifications for building and related construction and determine practicability of plans, compliance and regulations and validity of permits; and solve problems by identifying code compliance alternatives when appropriate.
Application Process
Exam Access Accommodation: In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Berkeley will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-981-6800 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |2180 Milvia 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.
Alternative Application Formats: This application material is available in alternative formats upon request. Alternative formats include audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley | Phone: 1-(510)-981-6300 | TTY: 1-(510)-981-6347| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and allow 7-10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The City of Berkeley is an EEO/ADA Employer.
Salary | $95,867.20 - $113,734.40 Annually | Location | Berkeley, CA |
Job Type | Career | Department | Planning |
Job Number | 2022-07-3000 | ||
Closing | 8/22/2022 5:00 PM Pacific |
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
As a condition of employment, all newly-hired or re-hired employees must be fully vaccinated and must report their vaccination status to the City of Berkeley before their first day of employment. The City may condition an offer of employment upon proof of full vaccination and the candidate’s satisfaction of the City’s vaccine reporting requirement or upon the employee’s notification that they require a reasonable accommodation that prevents them from becoming fully vaccinated based upon medical necessity or religious belief and the City’s confirmation that it can accommodate the candidate without undue hardship to the City.
Join the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Development Department at the City of Berkeley as a Building Inspector I (Certified) in its effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens by enforcing building codes and regulations. The Building Inspector I differs from the Building Inspector II class in that the Building Inspector I works under closer supervision and performs less complex inspection work. Incumbents perform skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, zoning and related codes and regulations governing new building and housing construction, additions, alterations, repairs and use of existing buildings including resolving problems and complaints to final resolution.
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications
Education
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
AND
Experience
One (1) year full time experience or equivalent as a building inspector with a public agency.
OR
Four years full time experience as a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, building plans examiner, public works inspector or permit specialist.
OR
Three years of full-time experience in the building construction field as a licensed general, plumbing, electrical or mechanical contractor.
OR
Completion of a two year AA program or equivalent in construction technology or a related field; and a minimum of four ICC certificates including building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical.
AND
Certifications
Must possess a valid International Code Council (ICC)
Commercial and Residential Building Inspector Certificate or equivalent as determined by the building official in accordance with state law. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and methods used in various building construction trades, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, building construction and remodeling, zoning and others; laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction and zoning; appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction.
Ability to: Inspect building sites in process of construction, alteration or repair and enforce a wide range of building, zoning and related codes and regulations; deal courteously and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals in the course of work, including resolving job-related problems with property owners and contractors, architects, engineers, realtors and representatives of lending institutions and utility companies; maintain accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports and documentation; solve problems by identifying code compliance alternatives when appropriate; review plans and specifications for issuing over the counter permits and for building and related construction and determining practicability of plans, compliance and regulations and validity of permits; and make sound independent judgments within established guidelines.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:
Exam Access Accommodation: In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Berkeley will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-981-6800 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |2180 Milvia 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.
Alternative Application Formats: This application material is available in alternative formats upon request. Alternative formats include audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley | Phone: 1-(510)-981-6300 | TTY: 1-(510)-981-6347| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and allow 7-10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The City of Berkeley is an EEO/ADA Employer.