Description
EXTENDED RECURITMENT CLOSING DATE PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.
THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Building Division is responsible for the building and safety standards for design, construction, use, and occupancy of all buildings and structures within the City of Vallejo. They provide plan checking, permitting, and inspection services for new construction, additions, renovations, alterations and remodels to assure all structures meet the minimum life safety standards of State and local codes adopted by the City of Vallejo. For more information about the Building Division, please visit their
webpage. THE POSITION To supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing technical building inspection and plan check work in enforcing compliance with building codes, regulations and ordinances; to perform inspection tasks for major and complex projects, and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Why It's a Great Opportunity: The Building Inspection Supervisor position offer those in the industry a chance to bring their knowledge and experience to government and directly impact the local community. You will be part of a team that is the face of the City, conducting inspections while developing and nurturing strong relationships with a diverse group of customers.
Why It's a Great Department: The Planning and Development Services Department has an excellent reputation for being an employer that is committed to providing top-notch service to its customers. Our goal is to be the best public agency, and your role as a Building Inspection Supervisor can help us get there. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to be a part of an organization that prides itself on customer service.
How to be Successful in the Role: Positive customer interactions are the key to your success as you efficiently balance your workload, the workloads of building inspectors, and perform daily inspections throughout the City. In order to meet project timelines, it is critical to determine appropriate courses of action while ensuring corrections are completely addressed in a timely manner. Successful inspection logs will need to be detailed and accurate so that the public as well as other team members can effectively follow up on corrections.
Successful Building Inspection Supervisor candidates will be innovative and creative problem solvers with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate concisely and effectively with contractors, developers, home owners, tenants, co-workers, and other City staff members.
For the Building Inspection Supervisor position, successful candidates should already be in possession of their ICC C8 certification as a combination inspector (or equivalent) and ICC C5 commercial combination inspector certification (or equivalent) and will be required to maintain their certification while employed with the City.
While not required, CASp certification, and Central Square and/or TRAKiT software experience is highly desirable.
Your Future in this Role: The Building Inspection Supervisor position allows many levels of professional growth while gaining experience and obtaining additional certifications towards your career development.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Building Inspection Manager.
Exercises direct supervision over technical staff.
Essential Functions The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of assigned building inspection staff; assign daily work activities, review work for accuracy and compliance with Division policies and procedures.
- Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide training to employees on work methods, procedures and techniques to ensure efficient and proper operation of the Building Division.
- Recommend building inspection services goals and objectives; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for providing effective building inspection and plan check services.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the Building Division work plan; review and evaluate services, methods and procedures.
- Participate in preparing the Building Division budget; assist in budget implementation and monitoring; participate in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; participate in the administration of the approved budget; assist in the preparation of special budget programs.
- Perform highly skilled inspection and plan review work for complex electrical, plumbing, mechanical ADA green building and Title 24 energy projects.
- Inspect foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating and electrical installations and a large variety of complex and routine building system elements.
- Examine plans and specifications of new construction additions and alterations to residential, commercial and industrial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of the construction codes, ordinances, and regulations/
- Issue "stop work" and "No Occupancy" orders, write citations, warning letters in preparation for possible legal actions.
- Approve issuance of building and occupancy permits.
- Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments and divisions.
- Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the office and in the field, explain and interpret requirements and restrictions; attend and participate in professional organization and attend classes to keep abreast of changes and new trends.
- Maintain files and prepare reports regarding inspection activities and findings; input data to the City's computerized permit tracking system.
- Oversee the division's operations in the absence of the Building Inspection Manager as required.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience including one year of lead or supervisory responsibility.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and specialized training in the building and construction trades, supplemented by 30-40 units of related college level course work in engineering, architecture, or construction. AA degree preferred.
License or Certificate Possess and maintain and appropriate, valid California driver's license and a safe driving record.
Possess and maintain I.C.B.O/I.C.C. or other city-approved agencies certification as a combination commercial building inspector.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Candidates who qualify for this position should possess knowledge of:- Operation, services and activities of a comprehensive building inspection program.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing and mechanical Codes, and Zoning codes.
- Complex principles and techniques of building inspection work; proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials to detect deviations from plan, regulations and standard construction practices.
- Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Major types of building construction, materials, and methods.
- Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
- Budgeting practices and procedures.
Candidates who qualify for this position should possess the ability to:- Supervise and train technical building inspection staff.
- Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Read and interpret complex building plan, specifications and building codes.
- Determine if construction system conform to City code requirements.
- Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
- Advise on standard construction methods and requirements for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
- Prepare service goals and objectives; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for delivering effective services.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a work plan; review and evaluate services; methods, and procedures.
- Assist in the preparation, implementation and administration of the Building Division budget; participate in the forecast of additional funds needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; assist in the preparation of special budget programs.
- Use an operate a personal computer to input data to a permit tracking system; write reports and other documents using a personal computer.
- Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
- Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contact in the course of performing work.
Additional Information Working Conditions Office and inspection site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some climbing, stooping, light lifting and inspecting in confined areas.
The Recruitment & Selection Process 1. ) Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.
2.) Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of
May 1, 2024. 3.) Candidates who are deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to take part in an assessment process which may consist of written, online, oral, or performance exercises. Candidates invited to the assessment process will be notified by email of the date, time, and location of the assessment.
The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
4.) Candidates placed on the Register of Eligible (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.
NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department by emailing Martha.galo@cityofvallejo.net to request an accommodation. PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to: 1.) Submit to reference checks 2.) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check.
3.) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE ) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2024 1:50 PM Pacific
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